Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millcreek, or 13 miles east of Louisville, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Macon, Gholson, and Mashulaville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston; Noxubee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov