Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:07PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southwest of Okolona, moving northwest at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Houston, Verona, Okolona, Trace State Park,
Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Shannon, Plantersville, Ecru,
Prairie, New Harmony, Troy, Pyland, New Wren, Trebloc, Furrs, Houlka,
and Nettleton.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 68
and 96.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: