Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:26AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:26am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 326 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Natchez Trace State Park, moving southwest at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Natchez Trace State Park, Natchez Trace State Forest, Parsons,
Parkers Crossroads, Darden, Wildersville, Jeannette, Wilkinstown,
Holladay, Sugar Tree, Garrett, Beacon, Hickory Forks, Cozette, and
Bible Hill.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 109 and
127.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Carroll; Benton; Henderson; Decatur
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov