Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:50PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:50pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1050 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Little Yazoo, or 8 miles southeast of Yazoo City, moving southeast at
15 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...
Yazoo City, Benton, Myrleville, and Little Yazoo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov