Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:13PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rector, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Kennett, Caruthersville, Piggott, Hayti, Campbell, Rector, Marmaduke,
Clarkton, Holcomb, Hayti Heights, Wardell, St. Francis, Pollard,
Greenway, Saint Francis, Bolton, Crockett, Bragg City, Pascola, and
Nimmons.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between mile markers 18 and
25.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas...southeastern Missouri...and west Tennessee.
Area Description:
Clay; Greene; Dunklin; Pemiscot
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN