Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1137 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Morton, moving east 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Morton and Pulaski around 1140 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Scott; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov