Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:55PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Keownville, or 7 miles northeast of New Albany, moving northwest at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Baldwyn, Blue Mountain, Jumpertown, Keownville, Myrtle,
Dumas, Cotton Plant, Shari, Union Hill, Graham, Jericho, Concord,
Pumpkin Center, Molino, Clarysville, Baker, Geeville, Locum, and
Parks.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 57
and 64.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Tippah; Prentiss; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: