Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Memphis Area, Parts of Arkansas and Mississippi
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Memphis area and surrounding counties in three states as dangerous storm brings 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday evening for parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi as a dangerous storm system moved through the region.
The warning, issued at 9:45 p.m. Central Daylight Time and remaining in effect until 10:30 p.m., covered eastern Lee County and southeastern St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas, southwestern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas, western DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi, northern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi, and southwestern Shelby County in west Tennessee.
Storm Details and Hazards
At 9:45 p.m. CDT, radar indicated the severe thunderstorm was located near Anthonyville, approximately 8 miles southwest of West Memphis, moving southeast at 25 mph. The National Weather Service warned of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail as the primary hazards.
Officials warned that hail damage to vehicles was expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees throughout the affected areas.
Communities in Storm’s Path
The weather service identified numerous locations in the storm’s path, including Southaven, West Memphis, Horn Lake, Hernando, Hughes, Memphis, Walls, Tunica, Edmondson, Horseshoe Lake, Anthonyville, Lake Cormorant, Simsboro, Eudora, Brickeys, North Tunica, Pinckney, Lynchburg, Robinsonville, and Crittenden.
The multi-state impact area highlighted the storm’s size as it tracked across the Mississippi River valley region. Residents in the warned counties were advised to seek shelter indoors and avoid windows during the storm’s passage.
Regional Weather Monitoring
The National Weather Service Memphis office continues monitoring weather conditions across the Mid-South region as severe weather systems move through the area. The warning system allows forecasters to track dangerous storms using radar technology and issue timely alerts to protect life and property.
Sunday evening’s severe thunderstorm warning was the latest in a series of weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service as atmospheric conditions continue supporting thunderstorm development across the region.
