{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.eaacf86bba6feb1faa6c508e70b8d137009b14ef.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.eaacf86bba6feb1faa6c508e70b8d137009b14ef.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Memphis TN"},"word_count":160,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Calhoun; Chickasaw\n**Issued by:** NWS Memphis TN\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T18:01:34-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T17:43:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nDerma, or 13 miles west of Houston. This thunderstorm was nearly\nstationary.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nHouston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Sabougla,\nPyland, Big Creek, Thorn, Parkersburg, Tabbville, Atlanta,\nDentontown, Slate Spring, and Thelma.\n\n## Instructions\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}