Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:44PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sicily Island, or 15 miles east of Harrisonburg, moving southeast at
20 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...
Clayton and Lee Bayou around 350 PM CDT.
Waterproof and Spokane around 400 PM CDT.
Ferriday around 410 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
northeastern Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov