Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:10PM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 310 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Detroit to Prairie. Movement was east at
50 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...
Amory, Aberdeen, Smithville, Prairie, New Salem, New Wren, Hatley,
Gattman, Quincy, Turon, Egypt, Wise Gap, Wren, Strong, Muldon,
Binford, Sipsey Fork, New Hamilton, Becker, and Splunge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Itawamba; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov