Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olive Branch, moving southeast at 15 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...
Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis, Byhalia,
Mt Pleasant, Lewisburg, Red Banks, Piperton, Coal Oil Corner, Cayce,
Fairhaven, Victoria, Cedarview, Handy Corner, Taska, Capleville,
Miller, and Plum Point.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1
and 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Marshall; Shelby; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov