Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marion, or 7 miles northeast of Meridian, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near... Meridian, Marion, and Toomsuba around 355 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 3:48 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

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