Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:27AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:27pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tribbett to Kilbourne.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Kilbourne, Arcola, Gassoway, Millikin, Estill, and Tribbett around
1230 AM CDT.
Hollandale and Darlove around 1235 AM CDT.
Glen Allan and Shelburn around 1240 AM CDT.
Panther Burn and Grace around 1245 AM CDT.
Mayersville, Isola, Delta City, and Nitta Yuma around 1250 AM CDT.
Murphy around 1255 AM CDT.
Anguilla around 100 AM CDT.
Belzoni and Rolling Fork around 105 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chicot; West Carroll; East Carroll; Sunflower; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov