Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:59PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Randolph, or 8 miles west of Pontotoc, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Randolph, Algoma, Toccopola, and Pannell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pontotoc
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov