Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 4:21PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Munford, Dixonville, Tipton, Atoka,
Gilt Edge, St Thomas, Quito, Wilkinsville, Gilestown, Cuba, Pecan
Point, Drummonds, Locke, and Randolph.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mississippi; Tipton; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: