Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 18:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 8:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Causeyville, or 12 miles southeast of Meridian. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Toomsuba, Alamucha, Middleton, Sykes, Kewanee, Causeyville, and Snell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Lauderdale; Clarke
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov