Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:27PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 327 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fair Oaks, or 15 miles west of Wynne, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wynne, Harrisburg, Parkin, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, Fair Oaks,
Vanndale, Fisher, Hydrick, Wiley Crossing, Birdeye, Supply, Weona
Junction, Weona, Stewart, Colton, Twist, Brushy Lake, Mersman, and
Bay Village.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Poinsett; Cross
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov