Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:39am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 439 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Roe to near St. Charles to Merrisach Lake.
Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksdale, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, White River National
Wildlife Refuge, Friars Point, Lexa, Rondo, Watkins Corner, Kings,
Sherard, Crumrod, Lake View, Lagrange, Rena Lara, Mosby Spur,
Ferguson, Preston Place, Quarles, and Hoop Spur.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee; Phillips; Coahoma
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN