Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 1:41AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gassoway, or 8 miles northwest of Mayersville, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Glen Allan around 145 AM CDT.
Grace around 155 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Chicot; East Carroll; Washington; Issaquena
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov