Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:05AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 104 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Munford, or 8 miles east of Millington, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Bartlett, Millington, Lakeland, Arlington, Munford, Somerville,
Brighton, Dancyville, Tipton, Warren, Atoka, Oakland, Mason,
Gallaway, Stanton, Williston, Braden, Asbury, Yum Yum, and
Barretville.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 22 and
52.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tipton; Haywood; Shelby; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: