Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 836 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairview, or near Humboldt, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Jackson, Humboldt, Milan, Lexington, Fairview, Three Way, Blue Goose,
Jacks Creek, Mifflin, Bargerton, Parkers Crossroads, Carroll, Medina,
Gibson, Hickory Flat, Cedar Grove, Beech Bluff, Union Cross, Juno,
and Gilmore.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 78 and
107.
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:
Gibson; Carroll; Madison; Chester; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: