Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bedford, or 10 miles west of Vernon, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Gattman, Athens, and Greenwood Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov