Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 19:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Renova, or over Cleveland, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Cleveland, Renova, Boyle, and Merigold.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bolivar; Sunflower
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov