Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
White River National Wildlife Refuge, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Elaine, White River National Wildlife Refuge, Crumrod, Sherard, Lake
View, Mellwood, Rena Lara, Mosby Spur, Ferguson, Wabash, Bobo, Modoc,
Green Grove, Hillhouse, Hoop Spur, Lambrook, Catron, Ratio, Lundell,
and Ewal.
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:
Phillips; Coahoma
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov