Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 9 at 4:11PM CDT until March 9 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cambridge, or
15 miles northeast of Oxford, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Ecru, Cambridge, Keownville, Etta, Bethlehem, Pinedale,
Thaxton, Myrtle, Shari, Hortontown, Keel, Poolville, Esperanza,
Cherry Creek, Old Myrtle, Pumpkin Center, Baker, Glenfield, and
Smalco.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 52
and 68.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a storm shelter or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lafayette, MS; Marshall, MS; Pontotoc, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov