Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 8:02PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 802 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Charleston, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Charleston, George Payne State Park, Pope, Enid, Paynes, Oakland,
Courtland, Shuford, Eureka Springs, and Tillatoba.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 221
and 240.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Panola; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov