Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:40AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 340 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Atwood, or 8 miles southwest of Huntingdon, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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, Huntingdon, Camden, Natchez Trace State
Park, Natchez Trace State Forest, Parsons, Three Way, Bruceton,
Atwood, Reagan, Blue Goose, Vale, Bargerton, Wildersville, Parkers
Crossroads, Darden, Medina, and Scotts Hill.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 90 and
134.
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:
Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Madison; Henderson; Decatur
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov