Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:02PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Okolona, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Okolona, Shannon, Troy, Chiwapa, Van Vleet, Egypt, Leotis, Old Union,
and George P Cossar State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pontotoc; Lee; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov