Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 5:22AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:22am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 522 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
St. Francis, or near Chalk Bluff Natural Area, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Malden, Piggott, Campbell, Chalk Bluff Natural Area, St. Francis,
Pollard, Saint Francis, Glennonville, Rhyne, Valley Ridge,
Providence, Morris State Park, Wilhelmina, Brian, Chalk Bluff
Battlefield Park, McGuires, and Townley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Dunklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN