Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1156 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

MOZ115-TNZ001-002-221730-
Pemiscot MO-Lake TN-Obion TN-
1156 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PEMISCOT...
NORTHWESTERN OBION AND LAKE COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM CDT...

At 1156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ridgely, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, Ridgely, Clayton, Cottonwood
Grove, Hornbeak, Samburg, Wynnburg, Wright, Cronanville, Roneys
Store, Sunkist Beach, Blue Bank, Proctor City, Fremont, Madie, Spout
Springs, Mooring, Walnut Log, and Grays Camp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
southeastern Missouri...and west Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3639 8912 3621 8953 3631 8966 3639 8959
      3634 8954 3635 8952 3638 8951 3643 8955
      3650 8949 3647 8949 3646 8947 3647 8944
      3650 8942 3651 8928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 236DEG 27KT 3631 8952

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

MJ