Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mantee, or 7 miles south of Houston, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Vardaman, Woodland, Tabbville, Sparta, McCondy, Anchor, and Atlanta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Chickasaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov