Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:26PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pineflat, or 7 miles southwest of Pickwick Landing State Park, moving
southeast at 30 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...
Iuka, J P Coleman State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park,
Burnsville, Pickwick Dam, Pineflat, Farmington, Bacon Springs,
Counce, Oldham, Damon, Doskie, Blythe Crossing, Hazard Switch, Walker
Siding, Kendrick, Winn Springs, and Red Sulphur Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alcorn; Tishomingo; Hardin
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov