Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 6:20PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roxie, or 14 miles west of Meadville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Roxie, Hamburg, Kirby, Stampley, and Mcnair around 625 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:
Jefferson; Adams; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: