Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 8:25AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 6:25am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 824 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Brinkley, moving east at 35 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...
Palestine, Wheatley, New Salem, Goodwin, Four Gums, Gill, Posey,
Slonikers Mill, Blossom, and Four Forks.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 219 and
233.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Francis; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov