Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:26PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merigold, or 7 miles south of Shelby, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cleveland, Mound Bayou, Renova, Boyle, and Merigold around 1030 PM
CDT.
Ruleville around 1040 PM CDT.
Drew and Doddsville around 1045 PM CDT.
Blaine around 1050 PM CDT.
Sunflower around 1105 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bolivar; Sunflower
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov