Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Star, or near Florence, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Jackson, Florence, Whites, and Harrisville around 335 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rankin; Simpson; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov