Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:09PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thrashers to Furrs. Movement was east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Booneville, Amory, Fulton, Baldwyn, Red Bay, Verona, Trace
State Park, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State Park, Saltillo,
Guntown, Belmont, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie, Smithville,
Tremont, Tishomingo, and Thrashers.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 79
and 117.
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:
Tishomingo; Prentiss; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov