Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 1:17PM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 11:17am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 11:45am
Description:
At 117 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lexa, or near Helena-West Helena, moving northeast at 55 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...
Marianna, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, White River National
Wildlife Refuge, St Francis National Park, Tunica, Lexa, Rondo,
Brickeys, North Tunica, Watkins Corner, Crumrod, Lake View, Lagrange,
Cody, Mosby Spur, Ferguson, Preston Place, and Haleside.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Tunica; Coahoma
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN