Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 1:16PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 116 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Strayhorn, or 9 miles west of Senatobia, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Senatobia, Coldwater, Como, Crenshaw, Barr, Strayhorn, Harmontown,
Independence, Lewisburg, Arkabutla, Wakefield, Askew, Buxton,
Cockrum, Savage, Aiken, Crossroad, Tyro, Glenville, and Sarah.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 10 and 11.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 256 and 277.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Marshall; Tate; Panola; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov