Special Weather Statement for Bolivar
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What you need to know
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- Bolivar
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What is happening
At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gunnison, or 7 miles north of Rosedale, moving northeast at 25 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......
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Mississippi.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gunnison, or 7 miles north of Rosedale, moving northeast at 25 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... Shelby, Rosedale, Mound Bayou, Gunnison, Duncan, Alligator, Winstonville, and Deeson.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jackson MS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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