Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:50PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Betheden, or 9 miles north of Louisville, moving 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.
Locations impacted include...
Louisville, Sturgis, Betheden, Craig Springs, and Millcreek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oktibbeha; Winston; Noxubee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov