Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 18:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Raleigh, 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... Raleigh.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Smith
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov