Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Money, or 9 miles north of Greenwood, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenwood, Leflore, Avalon, Money, and Teoc.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Leflore; Grenada; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov