Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 9:18AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:18am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 918 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pocahontas, or near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Corinth, Selmer, Big Hill Pond State Park, Pocahontas, Middleton,
Eastview, Guys, Ramer, Stantonville, Caffey, Wenasoga, Lacy, Essary
Springs, Gift, Lone Pine, Cypress, and Chewalla.
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:
Alcorn; Hardeman; McNairy
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov