Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 5:47AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:47am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 547 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Senath, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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...
Kennett, Caruthersville, Portageville, Hayti, Steele, Senath,
Ridgely, Hornersville, Hayti Heights, Arbyrd, Wardell, Bolton,
Deering, Miston, Cottonwood Grove, Bragg City, Pascola, Nimmons,
Mounds, and West Kennett.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between mile markers 7 and
31.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Greene; Dunklin; Pemiscot; Lake; Dyer
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN