Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 12:53PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Collierville, moving east at 45 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...
Collierville, Germantown, Cordova, Lakeland, Arlington, Whiteville,
Somerville, Eads, Warren, Macon, Oakland, Piperton, Rossville,
Williston, Hickory Valley, Lenow, Kirk, Hickory Withe,
Pattersonville, and Fayette Corners.
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.
Area Description:
Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov