Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:08AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:08am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 407 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waverly, or near Columbus, 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...
Columbus and Columbus AFB around 415 AM CDT.
Steens around 425 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov