Special Weather Statement for Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 746 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Escatawpa, moving southeast at 15 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....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 746 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Escatawpa, moving southeast at 15 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, Hickory Hills, Helena, and Vancleave. This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 63 and 76.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 7:46PM 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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