958
WWUS84 KMEG 160332
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
932 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

MSZ015-022-023-160400-
Pontotoc MS-Calhoun MS-Chickasaw MS-
932 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHICKASAW...CALHOUN
AND SOUTHWESTERN PONTOTOC COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM CST...

At 932 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sabougla, or 17 miles northwest of Eupora, moving northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate Springs,
Sabougla, Pyland, New Houlka, Big Creek, Robbs, Thorn, Parkersburg,
Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Matthews, Retreat, Dentontown, and Slate Spring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for northeastern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 400 AM CST
for northeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3384 8951 3416 8918 3397 8895 3372 8931
      3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 225DEG 43KT 3375 8946

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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