Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 9:42PM CDT until April 28 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 942 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Byhalia, or 10
miles southeast of Olive Branch, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Byhalia, Mt
Pleasant, Lewisburg, Red Banks, Slayden, Marianna, Coal Oil Corner,
Wakefield, Cayce, Waterford, Cockrum, Higdon, Cedarview, Watson,
Gilton, Handy Corner, and Taska.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 2
and 36.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
DeSoto, MS; Marshall, MS; Tate, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: