Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 730 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Grace to near Forest. Movement was
southeast at 15 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...
Lake Providence, Rolling Fork, Mayersville, Anguilla, Cary, Nitta
Yuma, Fitler, and Transylvania.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: