Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Evergreen, or near Tombigbee State Park, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amory, Aberdeen, Smithville, Tremont, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman,
Eastman, Sipsey Fork, New Hamilton, Becker, Quincy, Cardsville,
Turon, Tilden, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens, East Aberdeen, and Bounds
Crossroads.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 109
and 117.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Itawamba; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov