Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Springs, moving east at 20 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...
Collierville, New Albany, Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park,
Lamar, Byhalia, Blue Mountain, Snow Lake Shores, Mt Pleasant,
Bethlehem, Michigan City, Red Banks, Canaan, Lagrange, Gravestown,
Slayden, Marianna, Piperton, Rossville, and Hickory Flat.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 13
and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Union; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov