Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dancyville, or 16 miles southwest of Brownsville, moving east at 55
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...
Bolivar, Chickasaw State Forest, Chickasaw State Park, Whiteville,
Silerton, Hillville, Dancyville, Cloverport, Mercer, Stanton, Toone,
Medon, Asbury, Yum Yum, Pine Top, Hickory Point, Uptonville, Taylor
Chapel, Teague, and Meux Corner.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 38 and
52.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Haywood; Madison; Chester; Fayette; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: