Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:35AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:35am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 435 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacks Creek, or 7 miles southeast of Henderson, moving south at 20
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...
Henderson, Selmer, Adamsville, McNairy, Bethel Springs, Eastview,
Finger, Stantonville, Enville, Forty Forks, Hickory Flats, New
Lawton, Martin Camp, Rose Creek, Good Hope, Old Lawton, Gilchrist,
Cabo, and Purdy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Chester; McNairy
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov