Special Weather Statement by NWS

• Effective: 2024-06-17 12:50:00 CDT
• Expires: 2024-06-17 13:30:00 CDT
• Urgency: Expected
• Severity: Moderate
• Certainty: Observed
• Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
• Target Area: Fulton; New Madrid

A potent thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 12:49 PM CDT near Bolton, close to Hayti, advancing northeast at a speed of 35 mph. The storm may bring wind gusts reaching 40 mph and hail the size of peas. Such conditions could lead to fallen tree limbs and the scattering of unsecured items, with minor damage to plants from the hail. Areas potentially affected include Portageville, New Madrid, Lilbourn, and several others, along with the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site. The storm also poses a threat to travelers on Interstate 55, impacting traffic between Mile Markers 33 and 47.

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