Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:08AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:08am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 308 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Caseyville, or 13 miles northwest of Brookhaven, moving south at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Vaughn and Loyd Star around 315 AM CDT.
Mccall Creek around 320 AM CDT.
West Lincoln around 325 AM CDT.
Center Point around 340 AM CDT.
Little Springs around 350 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Copiah; Jefferson; Franklin; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov