Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1202 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wheeler, or near Baldwyn, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Fulton, Baldwyn, Guntown, Belmont, Mantachie, Thrashers,
Fairview, Wheeler, Pratts Friendship, Sandy Springs, Burton,
Marietta, Golden, Abney, Thrasher, Eggville, Kirkville, Hobo Station,
and Chapelville.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 97
and 103.
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:
Tishomingo; Prentiss; Lee; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov