Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles south of McLain to 10 miles west of
McHenry. Movement was 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...
Wiggins, Perkinston, and McHenry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Perry; Stone; George
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov