Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:38PM CDT until April 28 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
SVRMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lee County in eastern Arkansas...
Phillips County in eastern Arkansas...
Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...
Western Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northern Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 338 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Watkins
Corner, or 8 miles southwest of Marvell, moving northeast at 65
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Clarksdale, Senatobia, Marianna, Marvell, Elaine, St Francis
National Park, Helena-West Helena, White River National Wildlife
Refuge, Jonestown, Friars Point, Tunica, Crenshaw, Sledge, Lexa,
Rondo, Aubrey, Strayhorn, Dubbs, Brickeys, and North Tunica.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 261
and 266.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Lee, AR; Phillips, AR; Coahoma, MS; Panola, MS; Quitman, MS; Tate, MS; Tunica, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN