Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Branch, or 8 miles northwest of Morton, moving south at 25 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... Morton, Branch, and Forkville around 200 PM CDT.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Jackson MS

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 1:57 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 2:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*