Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:07PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Holly Springs, moving east at 25 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...
Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Snow Lake Shores, Hickory Flat,
Ashland, Potts Camp, Winborn, Spring Hill, Higdon, Gilton, Lake
Center, Pine Grove, Mack, Mahon, Bethel, and Waites.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 24
and 50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov