Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Shannon, or near Verona, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Amory, Verona, Shannon, Plantersville, Smithville, New Wren,
New Salem, Evergreen, Nettleton, Hatley, Becker, Cardsville, Wren,
Bigbee, Jacinto, Old Union, and Richmond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee; Itawamba; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov