Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Branch, or 8 miles northwest of Morton, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Leesburg and Pisgah around 305 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Rankin; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov