Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ecru, or 7 miles north of Pontotoc, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, New Albany, Pontotoc, Verona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee
State Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Shannon, Plantersville, Mantachie,
Ecru, New Harmony, Troy, Blair, Furrs, Sherman, Thaxton, Blue
Springs, and Endville.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 63
and 94.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov