Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:20AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:20am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 420 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walcott, or near Crowleys Ridge State Park, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny 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...
Paragould, Corning, Rector, Marmaduke, Crowleys Ridge State Park,
Lake Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Lafe, Knobel, Peach
Orchard, Delaplaine, Evening Star, Walcott, Beech Grove, Crockett,
Heubner, Stonewall, Tipperary, Fritz, and Hickoria.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN