Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:24am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 324 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Springs National Forest, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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, New Albany, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Holly Springs
National Forest, Ecru, Cambridge, Harmontown, Keownville, New
Harmony, Etta, Burgess, Denmark, Pinedale, Thaxton, Myrtle,
Abbeville, Taylor, Toccopola, and Shari.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 53
and 73.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marshall; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov