Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 8:44AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 843 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Etta, or 13 miles west of New Albany, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Ecru, Cambridge, Keownville, Etta, Bethlehem, Pinedale,
Thaxton, Myrtle, Shari, Hortontown, Poolville, Keel, Esperanza, Old
Myrtle, Pumpkin Center, Baker, Smalco, Glenfield, and Cotton Plant.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 51
and 69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Marshall; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov