Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fitler, or 13 miles southeast of Lake Providence, moving southeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Fitler.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov