Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:20PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shannon, or near Okolona, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Aberdeen, Verona, Okolona, Tombigbee State Park,
Saltillo, Shannon, Plantersville, Smithville, New Salem, New Wren,
Evergreen, Nettleton, Hatley, Abney, Quincy, Turon, Egypt, and
Mooreville.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 84
and 95.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov