Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 1:39AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:39pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olive Branch, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis, Byhalia,
Independence, Lewisburg, Marianna, Coal Oil Corner, Wakefield,
Cockrum, Cedarview, Watson, Bright, Handy Corner, Capleville,
Poagville, Fairhaven, and Lurline.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1
and 18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Marshall; Tate; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: