Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:37PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Burton, or 8 miles east of Booneville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Booneville, Iuka, Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Tishomingo,
Thrashers, Burton, Midway, Marietta, Golden, Paden, Oldham, Thrasher,
Dennis, Moores Mill, Blythe Crossing, Bloody Springs, Carter Branch,
Mingo, and Holcut.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tishomingo; Prentiss
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov