WWUS54 KMEG 092126
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
426 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026

MSC115-145-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260309T2145Z/
Union MS-Pontotoc MS-
426 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN UNION AND NORTHWESTERN PONTOTOC COUNTIES...

At 426 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Albany,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Ecru, Keownville, Pinedale, Etta, Thaxton, Myrtle, Shari,
Union Hill, Hortontown, Martintown, Poolville, Esperanza, Cherry
Creek, Concord, Old Myrtle, Ingomar, Pumpkin Center, Bald Hill, and
Buchannan.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 52
and 68.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a storm shelter or small
interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3433 8925 3459 8924 3458 8890 3429 8901
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 284DEG 42KT 3445 8908 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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