Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wheeler, or near Booneville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Booneville, Baldwyn, Jumpertown, Sandy Springs, Thrashers, Burton,
Wheeler, Marietta, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill, Blackland, Gaston,
Geeville, Hobo Station, Frankstown, Neil, and Altitude.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tishomingo; Prentiss; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov