Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Johns, or 10 miles southeast of Brandon, moving south at 10 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...
D'Lo, Puckett, Braxton, Star, Cato, White Oak, Monterey, Johns, and
Piney Woods.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Rankin; Simpson; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov