Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 9:59PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 7:59pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hernando, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Southaven, Hernando, Coldwater, Robinson Gin, Alphaba, Love, Cockrum,
Frees Corners, Jago, Bright, and Nesbit.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 271
and 287.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Tate
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov