Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:38PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ripley, moving northeast at 5 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...
Ripley, Jumpertown, Dumas, Murry, Hightown, Peoples, Collinstown, and
Crumtown.
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.
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; Alcorn; Prentiss
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: