Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:51PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
J P Coleman State Park, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Iuka, J P Coleman State Park, Burnsville, Pineflat, Bacon Springs,
and Doskie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tishomingo
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov