Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Bethlehem, or 8 miles east of Wall Doxey State Park,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Blue Mountain, Bethlehem, Red
Banks, Etta, Marianna, Hickory Flat, Potts Camp, Myrtle, Winborn,
Waterford, Spring Hill, Higdon, Gilton, Lake Center, Pine Grove,
Mack, Mahon, and Cornersville.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 20
and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov