Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
John W Kyle State Park, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oxford, Batesville, Holly Springs National Forest, John W Kyle State
Park, Sardis, Springdale, Burgess, Harmontown, Laws Hill, Abbeville,
Taylor, Malone, Blackwater, Teckville, Wyatte, Tyro, Glenville,
College Hill Station, College Hill, and Spraggins.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 245
and 252.
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:
Marshall; Tate; Panola; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: