Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Parchman, or 12 miles northeast of Ruleville, moving north at 10 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...
Tutwiler, Webb, Sumner, Glendora, Counts, Swan Lake, Mikoma, Stover,
Waverly, Whitehead, Brazil, Beaver Dam, and Albin.
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:
Coahoma; Tallahatchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: