Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 13:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Lodi, or 9 miles southwest of Eupora, moving southeast 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... French Camp.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Montgomery; Webster; Choctaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov