Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:26PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Union, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newton, Union, Decatur, Hickory, Chunky, Stratton, Neshoba, Prospect,
and Little Rock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
east central Mississippi.
Area Description:
Neshoba; Newton; Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov