Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 10:49PM CDT until April 28 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:49pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1049 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ripley, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Booneville, New Albany, Holly Springs, Ripley, Wall Doxey State Park,
Blue Mountain, Jumpertown, Snow Lake Shores, Keownville, Hinkle,
Gravestown, Marianna, Hickory Flat, Ashland, Potts Camp, Falkner,
Myrtle, Dumas, Murry, and Graham.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 28
and 59.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Alcorn, MS; Benton, MS; Marshall, MS; Prentiss, MS; Tippah, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov