Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:33PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olive Branch. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Southaven, Collierville, Olive Branch, Hernando, Memphis, Southeast
Memphis, Lewisburg, Robinson Gin, Fairhaven, Alphaba, Cockrum,
Cedarview, Bright, Handy Corner, Capleville, and Miller.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1 and 12.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 276 and 286.
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:
DeSoto; Marshall; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: