Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:19AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:19pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Crowville to near Clinton. Movement was
south at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Jackson, Byram, Raymond, Newellton, Terry, Utica, Learned,
Reganton, Yokena, and Dry Grove around 1225 AM CDT.
Carpenter, Whites, and Lake Bruin around 1230 AM CDT.
Crystal Springs, Port Gibson, St. Joseph, Alcorn State,
Hermanville, Hopewell, Helena, Dentville, Gallman, and Cooter
Point around 1235 AM CDT.
Hazlehurst, Waterproof, Pattison, Peyton, and Lorman around 1240
AM CDT.
Georgetown, Glancy, Church Hill, Blue Hill, Allen, Martinsville,
Red Lick, Mcbride, and Barlow around 1245 AM CDT.
Fayette, Wesson, Beauregard, Pleasant Hill, Caseyville, Oma, Union
Church, Rockport, Stampley, and Mcnair around 1250 AM CDT.
Natchez, Brookhaven, Hamburg, Cranfield, Sontag, Stanton, and Loyd
Star around 1255 AM CDT.
Roxie, Mccall Creek, New Hope, Vaughn, Wanilla, and Kirby around
100 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Delta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Tensas; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov