Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:39PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lone Star, or 8 miles west of Collins, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Bassfield and Carson around 545 PM CDT.
Melba around 550 PM CDT.
Sumrall around 605 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.
Area Description:
Jefferson Davis; Covington; Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov