Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 1:51AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 11:51pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paris Landing State Park, moving southeast at 20 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...
Paris, Paris Landing State Park, Springville, Puryear, Big Sandy,
Haigler Ridge, Manleyville, Foundry Hill, Old Springville, Crossland,
Buchanan, India, Sunnyside, Van Dyke, Whitlock, Spring Creek, Porter
Court, Conyersville, Pine Hill, and Big Sandy Unit Tennessee National
Wildlife Refuge.
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:
Henry; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: