Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:22PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Latham, or 8 miles east of Fulton, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Paris, Fulton, Paris Landing State Park, South Fulton, Cottage Grove,
Latham, Routon, Palmersville, Puryear, Henry, Mansfield, Jones Mill,
Ruthville, Crossland, Como, Brundige, Sunnyside, Pisgah, Whitlock,
and Porter Court.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west Tennessee.
Area Description:
Obion; Weakley; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: