Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 12:43PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Keownville, or 11 miles southeast of Ripley, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Tupelo, Booneville, Fulton, Baldwyn, Red Bay, Verona, Tombigbee State
Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie,
Jumpertown, Fairview, Keownville, Pratts Friendship, Wheeler, Sandy
Springs, and Blair.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 79
and 101.
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; Tishomingo; Prentiss; Union; Lee; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov