Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Plantersville, or near Tombigbee State Park, moving northwest at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Fulton, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Shannon,
Plantersville, Mantachie, Smithville, Tremont, New Salem, Evergreen,
Clay, Nettleton, Abney, Turon, Mooreville, Eggville, Ballardsville,
and Flowerdale.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 80
and 117.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Lee; Itawamba; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: