Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Emory, or 7 miles north of Lexington, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Durant, West, Emory, and Bowling Green.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov