Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:09PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 708 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mantee, or 7 miles south of Houston, moving east at 25 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...
Houston, Trebloc, Prairie, Woodland, Tabbville, Sparta, McCondy,
Anchor, Binford, Muldon, and Strong.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov