Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:49PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:49PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

At 249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pelahatchie, or 9 miles southwest of Morton, moving south at 10 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Rankin, northwestern Smith and southwestern Scott Counties.

**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 2:49 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

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