Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:13AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 913 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Union City, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, Newbern, Ridgely,
Troy, Obion, Clayton, Cloverdale, Trimble, Hornbeak, Woodland Mills,
Samburg, Cat Corner, Locust Grove, Maxey, Elbridge, Jacksonville,
Broadmoor, and Madie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pemiscot; Lake; Obion; Dyer
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov