Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Memphis TN
AREA: Lee; Itawamba
SENT: 2026-07-03T13:39:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 1:39PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

At 139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fulton, moving north at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 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…
Tupelo, Fulton, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Plantersville,
Mantachie, Tremont, Fairview, New Salem, Evergreen, Clay, Eastman,
Abney, Mooreville, Eggville, Ballardsville, Skyline, Cardsville,
Tilden, and Unity.

This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 87
and 117.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-03T14:15:00-05:00