Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 11:08PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 9:08pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1107 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Garret Grove, or 9 miles southeast of Brinkley, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Wheatley, Moro, Rondo, Aubrey, Garret Grove, New Salem, Oak Forest,
Big Creek Corner, Goodwin, Posey, Turkey Scratch, Vineyard,
Thomasville, and Blossom.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 219 and
228.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Francis; Lee; Phillips
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN