Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:54PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:54pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 954 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hoxie, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Bono, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson
State Park, Cash, Egypt, Fontaine, Walcott, Herman, Dryden, Dorothy,
Winesburg, Gilkerson, Light, Walnut Corner, Lanieve, Finch, Lorado,
and Herndon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greene; Craighead
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov