Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Water Valley, moving southeast at 10 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...
Water Valley, Springdale, Velma, Taylor, and Shuford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Panola; Lafayette; Yalobusha; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov