Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:25AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 3:25am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 525 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacks Creek, or 12 miles east of Henderson, moving south at 25 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...
Selmer, Adamsville, Morris Chapel, Jacks Creek, Crump, Bethel
Springs, Stantonville, Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks, Good
Hope, Right, Old Lawton, Roby, Cabo, Hurley, Purdy, Hickory Flats,
Mount Vinson, and New Lawton.
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; Hardin
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov