Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vardaman, or 11 miles west of Houston, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pyland, Woodland, Sparta,
Thorn, Reid, Loyd, Tabbville, Anchor, and Atlanta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Chickasaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov