Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving southeast at 45 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...
Martin, Union City, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, Newbern,
Troy, Kenton, Rutherford, Obion, Sharon, Clayton, Cloverdale,
Trimble, Hornbeak, Woodland Mills, Rives, Yorkville, Samburg, Locust
Grove, and Ralston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west Tennessee.
Area Description:
Lake; Obion; Weakley; Dyer; Gibson
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov