Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:26PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 325 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pickwick Dam to 6 miles northeast of
Tishomingo State Park. Movement was east 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...
Iuka, J P Coleman State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, Tishomingo
State Park, Burnsville, Tishomingo, Walnut Grove, Pickwick Dam,
Pineflat, Midway, Paden, Oldham, Doskie, Blythe Crossing, Hamburg,
Bruton Branch, Carter Branch, Hazard Switch, Walker Siding, and
Petertown.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Tishomingo; Hardin
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: