Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:58AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:58am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 358 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Albany, 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...
Booneville, New Albany, Baldwyn, Saltillo, Guntown, Mantachie, Ecru,
Keownville, New Harmony, Pratts Friendship, Wheeler, Etta, Sandy
Springs, Blair, Pinedale, Sherman, Myrtle, Marietta, Blue Springs,
and Shari.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 55
and 78.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prentiss; Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov