Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:38PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Houston, moving east at 20 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...
Houston, Okolona, Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro,
Slate Springs, Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Thorn,
Egypt, Reid, Loyd, Thelma, McCondy, and Atlanta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Chickasaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov