Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:39AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:39am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 739 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cash to 7 miles north of Russell. Movement
was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Harrisburg, Bay, Weiner, Hickory Ridge, Waldenburg, Greenfield,
Fisher, Pitts, Hydrick, Wiley Crossing, Davis Spur, Pittinger,
Supply, Tilton, Brushy Lake, Fair Field, Uno, Otwell, Cary, and Lake
Poinsett State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Craighead; Poinsett; Cross
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN