Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 8:00am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
At 1000 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palestine, moving northeast at 50 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...
Forrest City, Wynne, Madison, Palestine, Village Creek State Park,
Caldwell, Colt, Wheatley, Widener, New Salem, Cottonwood Corner,
Slonikers Mill, Fitzgerald Crossing, New Castle, Goodwin, Round Pond,
McElroy, Blackfish, Kinton, and Hicks Station.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cross; St. Francis; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN