Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 1:29AM CDT until April 28 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 129 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dyess, or near
Lepanto, moving east at 40 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...
Osceola, Wilson, Keiser, Fort Pillow State Park, Munford, Joiner,
Dyess, Bassett, Marie, Fulton, Gilt Edge, Burlison, Etowah, Three
Way, West Ridge, Evadale, Driver, Grider, Golden Lake, and Carson
Lake.
This includes Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 34 and
48.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and west Tennessee.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Mississippi, AR; Lauderdale, TN; Tipton, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN