Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tunica, or 17 miles northeast of St Francis National Park, moving
east at 15 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...
Tunica, North Tunica, Arkabutla, Phillipp, Strayhorn, Little Texas,
Dooley, Savage, Fox Island, Austin, Clayton, Hollywood, Prichard,
Sarah, and Evansville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tunica; Tate
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov