Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:21PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tuscola, or near Carthage, moving southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lena and Tuscola around 325 PM CDT.
Ludlow around 330 PM CDT.
Forkville around 340 PM CDT.
Leesburg and Branch around 350 PM CDT.
Pisgah around 400 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Leake; Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov