Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:16AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 5:16am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 716 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Southeast Memphis, or near Germantown, moving east at 30 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...
Bartlett, Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Cordova,
Memphis, Lakeland, Arlington, Southeast Memphis, Eads, Piperton,
Rossville, Elmore Park, Brunswick, Lenow, Fisherville, Elba,
Canadaville, and Parkway Village.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 10 and 27.
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 240 between mile markers 12 and 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Shelby; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov