Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Water Valley, moving northwest at 30 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...
Oxford, Batesville, Water Valley, George Payne State Park, Holly
Springs National Forest, John W Kyle State Park, Crowder, Pope,
Springdale, Burgess, Enid, Scobey, Oakland, Courtland, Taylor,
Shuford, Mims, Asa, Tillatoba, and Glenville.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 218
and 251.
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
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: