Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Moselle, or 11 miles southwest of Ellisville.
These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Laurel, Collins, Seminary, Moselle, Eastabuchie, and Sanford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Covington; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov