Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:03AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:03am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 502 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Canton, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Fannin, Goshen Springs, and Pisgah around 510 AM CDT.
Leesburg around 515 AM CDT.
Branch around 520 AM CDT.
Forkville around 525 AM CDT.
Pelahatchie around 530 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov