Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 2:17PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Polkville, or 12 miles southwest of Morton, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Polkville, Puckett, and Johns around 220 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Scott; Simpson; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov