Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:49AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 249 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Vardaman, or 10 miles northwest of Houston, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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...
Tupelo, Amory, Pontotoc, Aberdeen, Houston, Verona, Okolona, Trace
State Park, Bruce, Calhoun City, Shannon, Vardaman, Plantersville,
Derma, Coffeeville, Ecru, Pittsboro, Slate Springs, Prairie, and
Troy.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 79
and 85.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Pontotoc; Lee; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov