Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:06AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles north of Gore Springs, or 10 miles northeast of
Grenada, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Gore Springs and Misterton around 210 AM CDT.
Sweatman around 225 AM CDT.
Embry around 235 AM CDT.
Bellefontaine and Lodi around 240 AM CDT.
Eupora and Walthall around 250 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Grenada; Montgomery; Webster; Clay; Choctaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov