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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- Moderate
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing wind gusts of up to 35 mph over Big Point, or 8 miles northeast of Escatawpa, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Funnel clouds also possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing wind gusts of up to 35 mph over Big Point, or 8 miles northeast of Escatawpa, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Funnel clouds also possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Escatawpa, Hurley, Big Point, Vancleave, Wade, and Helena.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Official revision
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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