Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:20AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:20am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 720 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Gatewood to near Swifton. Movement was
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Corning, Bono, Rector, Bay, Brookland,
Marmaduke, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park, Oak
Grove Heights, Lafe, Reyno, Cash, Knobel, Pollard, O'Kean, McDougal,
Success, and Peach Orchard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Greene; Craighead
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN