Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 8:20AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 6:20am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 820 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bay to 6 miles southwest of Harrisburg to
near McCrory. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Wynne, Osceola, Trumann, Marked Tree, Harrisburg, Lake
City, Lepanto, Bay, Caraway, Luxora, Parkin, Tyronza, Keiser, Cherry
Valley, Dyess, Hickory Ridge, Marie, Fair Oaks, and Vanndale.
This includes Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 37 and
53.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN