Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marianna, or 12 miles west of Holly Springs, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Wall Doxey State Park, Red Banks, Laws Hill, Marianna, Waterford,
Galena, Wyatte, Watson, Gilton, and Chulahoma.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 20
and 22.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Marshall; Tate
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov