Special Weather Statement for Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
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What you need to know
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- Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson
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What is happening
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Big Point, or near Escatawpa, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor...
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. If on or near marine areas, 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. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Big Point, or near Escatawpa, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa, Gautier, Wade, Helena, Big Point, and Hickory Hills. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 64 and 76.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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