Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:05AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:05am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 305 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sardis, or near Batesville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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...
Oxford, Batesville, Holly Springs National Forest, John W Kyle State
Park, Sardis, Burgess, Taylor, Teckville, College Hill, and Hayes
Crossing.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 243
and 257.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Panola; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov