Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Okolona, moving southeast 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...
Okolona, New Wren, Leotis, Wren, and Egypt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov