Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forest, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Forest, Lake, Homewood, Roberts, and Lawrence.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Newton; Smith; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov