“Special Weather Statement until 05:45PM” from City of Olive Branch : Nixle

Thursday August 14th, 2025 :: 05:15 p.m. CDT

Alert

Special Weather Statement until 05:45PM

At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Olive Branch. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis, Capleville, Fairhaven, and Handy Corner.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DESOTO ... SHELBY

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Olive Branch
9200 Pigeon Roost Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-892-9200

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Special Weather Statement

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