Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 9:44AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 944 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Theo, or near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Glen, Pocahontas, Theo,
Farmington, Eastview, Michie, Guys, Ramer, Kossuth, Pebble Hill,
Strickland, Wenasoga, Biggersville, Tulu, Jobes, Acton, and Chewalla.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tippah; Alcorn; Hardeman; McNairy
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov