Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ellendale, or near Millington, moving southeast at 35 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...
Bartlett, Millington, Memphis, Lakeland, Arlington, Somerville,
Ellendale, Eads, Warren, Macon, Oakland, Piperton, Gallaway, Lenow,
Barretville, Redwood, Rosemark, Hickory Withe, Brunswick, and
Fisherville.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 16 and
33.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
west Tennessee.
Area Description:
Shelby; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov