Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 4:43PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fulton, or 7 miles east of Wilson, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Covington, Fort Pillow State Park, Fulton, Ft Pillow, Gilt Edge,
Burlison, Garland, Three Point, Randolph, Bride, and Rialto.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Tipton
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov