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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pearl, moving southwest at 15 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... Jackson...

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09/21/2026 · Rankin County edition

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**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pearl, moving southwest at 15 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... Jackson, Richland, Florence, and Monterey around 310 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 3:05 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.*

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