Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 2:55AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belmont, or 8 miles west of Red Bay, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel 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.
Locations impacted include...
Red Bay, Belmont, Fairview, Golden, Dennis, and Moores Mill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tishomingo; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov