Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 11:21PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:21pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1120 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Delta City, or 9 miles southeast of Hollandale, moving east at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Murphy around 1125 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Washington; Humphreys; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov