Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 9:17AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 917 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Village Creek State Park to near Marianna
to near Helena-West Helena. 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...
West Memphis, Forrest City, Marion, Marianna, Hughes, Madison, St
Francis National Park, Helena-West Helena, Tunica, Crawfordsville,
Edmondson, Lexa, Widener, Rondo, Aubrey, Anthonyville, Haynes,
Jennette, Simsboro, and Brickeys.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 243 and
271.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Tunica
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov