Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Jumpertown, or 9 miles east of Ripley, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Booneville, Baldwyn, Guntown, Jumpertown, Thrashers, Wheeler, Dumas,
Hightown, Collinstown, Crumtown, Blackland, Gaston, Peoples,
Geeville, Hobo Station, Frankstown, Bethany, and Altitude.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Tippah; Alcorn; Prentiss; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov