Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 9:48am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1148 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belen, or 12 miles northeast of Clarksdale, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Marks, Lambert, Belen, Vance, West Marks, Sabino, Barksdale, Essex,
Denton, Riverview, Longstreet, and Hinchcliff.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coahoma; Quitman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov