Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tanner Williams, or 13 miles northwest of Tillmans Corner, moving
west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hurley, Big Point, Wade, and Helena.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov