Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Portageville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Portageville, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, Ridgely,
Cottonwood Grove, Hornbeak, Samburg, Cat Corner, Wynnburg, Wright,
Cronanville, Roneys Store, Sunkist Beach, Blue Bank, Proctor City,
Madie, Spout Springs, Mooring, Haynes, and Lassiter Corner.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between mile markers 25 and
31.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pemiscot; Lake; Obion
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov