Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walthall, or 7 miles north of Eupora, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Houston, Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate
Springs, Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Thorn, Parkersburg,
Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Tabbville, Anchor, Atlanta, and Slate Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Chickasaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: