Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arkabutla, or 8 miles northwest of Senatobia, moving southeast at 20
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...
Hernando, Senatobia, Coldwater, Como, Arkabutla, Strayhorn, Robinson
Gin, Looxahoma, Crossroad, McGhee, Sarah, Love, Horatio, New Town,
Cypress Corner, Bluff, and Poagville.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 257
and 276.
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:
DeSoto; Tate; Panola
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov