Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Eastern Arkansas and West Tennessee Through 10:00 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of eastern Arkansas and west Tennessee. The warning was issued at 9:25 AM CST following radar indication of a severe storm near Tyronza.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Eastern Arkansas: Southeastern Poinsett County, Southwestern Mississippi County, and Northeastern Crittenden County.
• West Tennessee: Southwestern Tipton County and North central Shelby County.\n Specific locations impacted include Millington, Wilson, Tyronza, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Munford, Brighton, Joiner, Dyess, Gilmore, Bassett, Dixonville, Tipton, Atoka, Turrell, Gilt Edge, Birdsong, Dimple, Deckerville, Evadale, and Menesha. This warning also includes Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 22 and 40.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential hazards from wind and debris.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected (radar indicated).
• Hail: Radar indicates hail sizes up to .75 inches.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 9:25 AM CST on March 7, 2026, and is set to expire at 10:00 AM CST. The storm was last tracked moving east at 45 mph.