Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 9:23AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 7:23am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
At 922 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Parkin to near New Home to near Widener.
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...
West Memphis, Marion, Earle, Hughes, Parkin, Memphis, Crawfordsville,
Edmondson, Horseshoe Lake, Sunset, Gilmore, Anthonyville, Jericho,
Jennette, Simsboro, Pinckney, New Home, Crittenden, Turrell, and
Clarkedale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; DeSoto; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN