Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Improve, or 9 miles northeast of Columbia, moving south at 25 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...
Columbia around 530 PM CDT.
Pine Burr around 535 PM CDT.
Pickwick around 545 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov