Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:16PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mashulaville to near Forestdale. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near... Forestdale, Preston, and Mashulaville around 320 PM CDT. Gholson around 325 PM CDT. Bluff Springs around 330 PM CDT. Shuqualak around 335 PM CDT. Damascus around 340 PM CDT. De Kalb and Liberty around 345 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 3:16 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

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