Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sebastopol, or 13 miles northeast of Forest, moving southeast at 15
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...
Conehatta, Sebastopol, Prospect, and Steele.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov