Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Melba, or 12 miles southwest of Collins, 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...
Bassfield and Carson around 400 PM CDT.
Bunker Hill around 405 PM CDT.
Society Hill around 420 PM CDT.
Goss around 430 PM CDT.
Progress around 440 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov