Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
De Soto, or over Quitman, moving southeast at 30 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...
Shubuta and De Soto around 1235 PM CDT.
Crandall around 1245 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description:
Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov