Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 10:42AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 8:42am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1042 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Joseph, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Alcorn State and Lorman around 1050 AM CDT.
Fayette around 1100 AM CDT.
Church Hill around 1105 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tensas; Concordia; Warren; Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov