Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 1:14PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Smithville, or near Amory, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Amory, Aberdeen, Fulton, Okolona, Shannon, Smithville, Tremont,
Prairie, New Salem, New Wren, Evergreen, Clay, Nettleton, Hatley,
Gattman, Abney, Quincy, Turon, Egypt, and Wise Gap.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 100
and 117.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Lee; Itawamba; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov