Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or 7 miles south of Houston, moving southeast at 30 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...
Montpelier around 710 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:
Clay; Lowndes; Oktibbeha
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov