{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.09bd1e23f963be4d27e356bead41120c5f04d92b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.09bd1e23f963be4d27e356bead41120c5f04d92b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Jackson MS"},"word_count":123,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Newton; Lauderdale; Jasper\n**Issued by:** NWS Jackson MS\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T17:56:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T17:56:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T19:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 556 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nGarlandville, or 8 miles southeast of Newton, moving northeast at 5\nmph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nThis strong thunderstorm will be near...\nNewton around 600 PM CDT.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}