Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:50PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Canaan, or 11 miles north of Ripley. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Snow Lake Shores, Canaan, Walnut, Ashland, Brody, Whitten Town,
Hamilton, and New Canaan.
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:
Benton; Tippah
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: