Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:19PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paulding, or 12 miles northeast of Bay Springs, moving southeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Paulding around 625 PM CDT.
Barnett and Orange around 630 PM CDT.
Pachuta around 635 PM CDT.
Heidelberg around 640 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.
Area Description:
Jasper; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov