Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 12:11PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Tupelo to near Hunter to 6 miles north of
Palmer. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Forrest City, Wynne, Marianna, Marvell, Madison, Palestine,
Helena-West Helena, Village Creek State Park, St Francis National
Park, Cherry Valley, Caldwell, Colt, Wheatley, Lexa, Widener, Hickory
Ridge, Moro, Rondo, Aubrey, and Haynes.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 220 and
252.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Poinsett; Cross; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov