Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 8:50AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 849 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Colt to near Moro to near St. Charles.
Movement was northeast at 55 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...
Forrest City, Wynne, Marianna, Marvell, Parkin, Madison, Palestine,
Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Lexa, Widener, Moro, Rondo,
Aubrey, Haynes, Watkins Corner, New Salem, Lagrange, and Cody.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 228 and
256.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cross; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov