Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 818 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithville, or near Amory, moving east at 20 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...
Amory, Aberdeen, Fulton, Okolona, Shannon, Smithville, Tremont,
Prairie, New Salem, New Wren, Trebloc, Evergreen, Clay, Nettleton,
Hatley, Gattman, Abney, Quincy, Turon, and Egypt.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 102
and 117.
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:
Lee; Itawamba; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: