Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 7:20PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
J P Coleman State Park, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
J P Coleman State Park and Bacon Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tishomingo
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov