Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:58PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jersey Point, or 8 miles south of Rosedale, 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Benoit around 205 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.
If on or near either Lake Beulah or Lake Whittington, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can
strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Boats could
be damaged or overturned in high winds and suddenly higher waves.
Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Bolivar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: