Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:26PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 2:26pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Burgess, or 7 miles east of John W Kyle State Park, moving southeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Springdale, College Hill Station, Keel, College Hill, Teckville,
Burgess, Taylor, Holly Springs National Forest, Oxford, and
Harmontown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Panola; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN