Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:11AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:11am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 311 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Trenton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Humboldt, Milan, Lexington, McKenzie, Trenton, Huntingdon, Fairview,
Dyer, Greenfield, Three Way, Rutherford, Bradford, Atwood, Blue
Goose, Bargerton, Eaton, Carroll, Medina, Trezevant, and Friendship.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 89 and
105.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
west Tennessee.
Area Description:
Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Crockett; Madison; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov