Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coffeeville, or 12 miles southeast of George Payne State Park, moving
north at 30 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...
Batesville, Water Valley, George Payne State Park, Coffeeville, Pope,
Springdale, Burgess, Enid, Velma, Scobey, Oakland, Courtland, Bryant,
Shuford, Tillatoba, and Eureka Springs.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 215
and 246.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Panola; Lafayette; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: