Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:55PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ecru, or 9 miles southwest of New Albany. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Ecru, Thaxton, Hortontown, Esperanza, Springville, Ingomar, Bald
Hill, and Buchannan.
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:
Union; Pontotoc
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: