Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:37PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 636 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bolton, or near Hayti, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Caruthersville, Portageville, Hayti, Hayti Heights, Wardell, Deering,
Bolton, Cottonwood Grove, Bragg City, Pascola, Hathaway, North
Wardell, Homestown, Stewart, Bakerville, Stanley, Swift, Hayward,
Peach Orchard, and Tinkerville.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between mile markers 16 and
31.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Pemiscot; Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: