Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:22PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mill Creek, or 7 miles east of Laurel, 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...
Laurel, Sandersville, Mill Creek, and Tuckers Crossing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov