Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:49PM CDT until April 28 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lexa, or 8
miles west of Helena-West Helena, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksdale, Senatobia, Marianna, Marvell, Elaine, St Francis National
Park, Helena-West Helena, Jonestown, Friars Point, Tunica, Crenshaw,
Sledge, Lexa, Rondo, Aubrey, Strayhorn, Dubbs, Brickeys, North
Tunica, and Dundee.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 261
and 266.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and northwestern Mississippi.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lee, AR; Phillips, AR; Coahoma, MS; Panola, MS; Quitman, MS; Tate, MS; Tunica, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN