Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ecru, or near New Albany, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tupelo, New Albany, Pontotoc, Ecru, Keownville, New Harmony, Sherman,
Blue Springs, Shari, Hortontown, Poolville, Endville, Cherry Creek,
Branyan, Ellistown, Old Myrtle, Pumpkin Center, Jug Fork, Baker, and
Smalco.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 58
and 82.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Union; Pontotoc; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: