Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 8:10PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McKenzie, moving east at 30 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...
Paris, McKenzie, Vale, Springville, Routon, Henry, Mansfield, Haigler
Ridge, Manleyville, Old Springville, Hico, India, Sunnyside, Van
Dyke, Mixie, Crews Store, Spring Creek, Porter Court, and Ephesus.
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:
Weakley; Henry; Carroll; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov