Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:44AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 344 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Houston, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Amory, Aberdeen, Houston, Okolona, Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman,
Derma, Coffeeville, Pittsboro, Slate Springs, Prairie, Sabougla,
Pyland, New Wren, Trebloc, Houlka, Nettleton, New Houlka, and Big
Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yalobusha; Calhoun; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov