Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:09AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:09am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 308 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belzoni, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Belzoni, Silver City, and Midnight around 315 AM CDT.
Thornton around 320 AM CDT.
Eden around 325 AM CDT.
Tolarville and Coxburg around 335 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Humphreys; Holmes; Yazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov