Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:28PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 328 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Blue Mountain, or 10 miles northwest of New
Albany, moving southwest at 15 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...
New Albany, Blue Mountain, Ecru, Keownville, Etta, Bethlehem,
Pinedale, Thaxton, Hickory Flat, Potts Camp, Myrtle, Dumas, Shari,
Hortontown, Poolville, Esperanza, Old Myrtle, Pumpkin Center, Baker,
and Locum.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 42
and 69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov