Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN**

At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Slate Springs, or 15 miles north of Eupora. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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... Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Pyland, Atlanta, and Slate Spring.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Memphis TN

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:35 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 7:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*