Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wheatley, or 7 miles west of Palestine, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Forrest City, Marianna, Madison, Palestine, Wheatley, Haynes, New
Salem, Gill, Oak Forest, Bonair, Slonikers Mill, Westor, Four Forks,
Burnt Cane, Goodwin, Four Gums, Felton, Posey, Dodsons Corner, and
Heustess.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 219 and
239.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
St. Francis; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov