047
WWUS84 KMEG 082157
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
457 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

TNZ088-082230-
Shelby TN-
457 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SHELBY COUNTY THROUGH
530 PM CDT...

At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Frayser, or near Meeman Shelby Forest State Park. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Bartlett, Millington, Cordova, Memphis, Downtown Memphis, Ellendale,
Frayser, Midtown Memphis, Elmore Park, Raleigh, Griffin Corner,
Woodstock, Spring Lake, Benjestown, Lucy, and Sloanville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3538 8990 3515 8977 3509 9010 3512 9010
      3512 9008 3513 9007 3515 9007 3517 9010
      3520 9011 3520 9010 3521 9009 3521 9008
      3522 9007 3526 9011 3528 9011
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 067DEG 2KT 3527 9000

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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