Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weiner, or 7 miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Harrisburg, Weiner, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, Waldenburg,
Greenfield, Fisher, Wiley Crossing, Mersman, Pittinger, Supply, and
Bayou De View State Wildlife Management Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Poinsett; Cross
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov