Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Somerville to near Mt Pleasant to near
Hernando. Movement was east at 10 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...
Southaven, Collierville, Olive Branch, Hernando, Holly Springs, Wall
Doxey State Park, Lamar, Somerville, Byhalia, Snow Lake Shores, Mt
Pleasant, Lewisburg, Michigan City, Red Banks, Canaan, Lagrange,
Independence, Slayden, Marianna, and Warren.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 2 and 34.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 274 and 284.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tate; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: