Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:12PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lamar, or 9 miles northeast 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...
Lamar, Snow Lake Shores, Canaan, Slayden, Ashland, Atway,
Hudsonville, and Early Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov