Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Shaw, or 9 miles southwest of Cleveland, moving
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cleveland, Shaw, Boyle, and Pace around 245 PM CDT.
Renova around 255 PM CDT.
Merigold around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Halley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chicot; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov