Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Era, or 15 miles south of Jonesville, moving southeast at 5 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...
New Era around 555 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Catahoula; Concordia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov