Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Swiftown, or 12 miles northeast of Belzoni, moving south 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...
Belzoni around 505 PM CDT.
Tchula around 510 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sunflower; Leflore; Humphreys; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov