Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:21PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whitehaven, or near Southaven. 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, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Memphis, Southeast
Memphis, Downtown Memphis, Southwest Memphis, Whitehaven, Midtown
Memphis, Lynchburg, Parkway Village, White Station, Capleville, and
Plum Point.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 4.
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 240 between mile markers 12 and 30.
Interstate 55 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 8.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 290 and 292.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: