Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whites, or near Byram, moving west at 10 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...
Jackson, Byram, and Terry around 155 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hinds; Rankin; Copiah; Simpson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov