Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Slate Springs, or 15 miles north of Eupora. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Pyland, Atlanta, and Slate Spring.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Calhoun; Chickasaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov