Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 730 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Caledonia, or 11 miles west of Vernon, moving southeast at 30 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...
New Hamilton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov