Special Weather Statement for Benton; Fayette; Hardeman
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What is happening
At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Somerville, or 18 miles west of Bolivar, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Bulletin details
At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Somerville, or 18 miles west of Bolivar, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Bolivar, Whiteville, Somerville, Canaan, Lagrange, Michigan City, Warren, Macon, Oakland, Moscow, Williston, Grand Junction, La Grange, Hickory Valley, Saulsbury, Yum Yum, Brody, New Canaan, Taylor Chapel, and Hebron.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 12:50AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Memphis TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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