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2020 [KLZK] LITTLE_ROCK Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 18

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

498 
WFUS54 KLZK 200108
TORLZK
ARC029-115-141-200200-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0018.200320T0108Z-200320T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
808 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Van Buren County in north central Arkansas...
  North central Conway County in central Arkansas...
  East central Pope County in central Arkansas...

* Until 900 PM CDT.
    
* At 808 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Hector, or 21 miles northeast of Russellville, moving
  northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Clinton...                        Appleton...
  Beverage Town...                  Alread...
  Brock Creek Campground...         Botkinburg...
  Rupert...                         Crabtree...
  Scotland...                       Mountain Man Trailhead...
  Culpepper...                      

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3541 9289 3551 9296 3577 9247 3556 9233
TIME...MOT...LOC 0108Z 244DEG 35KT 3548 9287 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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167 
WWUS54 KLZK 200116
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC029-115-200125-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Conway AR-Pope AR-
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CONWAY AND EAST CENTRAL POPE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3577 9247 3556 9233 3546 9271 3546 9282
      3547 9285 3555 9285 3555 9281 3559 9281
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 235DEG 34KT 3552 9281 

$$

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN BUREN COUNTY...
        
At 815 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Dabney, or 20 miles west of Clinton, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Beverage Town...
Alread...                         Brock Creek Campground...
Botkinburg...                     Rupert...
Crabtree...                       Scotland...
Mountain Man Trailhead...         Culpepper...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3577 9247 3556 9233 3546 9271 3546 9282
      3547 9285 3555 9285 3555 9281 3559 9281
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 235DEG 34KT 3552 9281 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Cavanaugh
829 
WWUS54 KLZK 200127
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN BUREN COUNTY...
    
At 827 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Dabney, or 12 miles west of Clinton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Alread...
Rupert...                         Crabtree...
Botkinburg...                     

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3558 9234 3554 9270 3557 9273 3563 9273
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 237DEG 36KT 3559 9268 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Cavanaugh
711 
WWUS54 KLZK 200142
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY...
    
At 841 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rocky Hill, or near Clinton, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Crabtree...
Botkinburg...                     

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3562 9237 3558 9257 3562 9261 3568 9262
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 245DEG 32KT 3564 9255 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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272 
WWUS54 KLZK 200156
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
856 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200206-
/O.EXP.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
856 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 900 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3562 9237 3558 9257 3562 9261 3568 9262
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 244DEG 35KT 3570 9239 

$$

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498 
WFUS54 KLZK 200108
TORLZK
ARC029-115-141-200200-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0018.200320T0108Z-200320T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
808 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Van Buren County in north central Arkansas...
  North central Conway County in central Arkansas...
  East central Pope County in central Arkansas...

* Until 900 PM CDT.
    
* At 808 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Hector, or 21 miles northeast of Russellville, moving
  northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Clinton...                        Appleton...
  Beverage Town...                  Alread...
  Brock Creek Campground...         Botkinburg...
  Rupert...                         Crabtree...
  Scotland...                       Mountain Man Trailhead...
  Culpepper...                      

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3541 9289 3551 9296 3577 9247 3556 9233
TIME...MOT...LOC 0108Z 244DEG 35KT 3548 9287 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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167 
WWUS54 KLZK 200116
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC029-115-200125-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Conway AR-Pope AR-
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CONWAY AND EAST CENTRAL POPE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3577 9247 3556 9233 3546 9271 3546 9282
      3547 9285 3555 9285 3555 9281 3559 9281
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 235DEG 34KT 3552 9281 

$$

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
816 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN BUREN COUNTY...
        
At 815 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Dabney, or 20 miles west of Clinton, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Beverage Town...
Alread...                         Brock Creek Campground...
Botkinburg...                     Rupert...
Crabtree...                       Scotland...
Mountain Man Trailhead...         Culpepper...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3577 9247 3556 9233 3546 9271 3546 9282
      3547 9285 3555 9285 3555 9281 3559 9281
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 235DEG 34KT 3552 9281 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Cavanaugh
Permalink to 202003200127-KLZK-WWUS54-SVSLZK
829 
WWUS54 KLZK 200127
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN BUREN COUNTY...
    
At 827 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Dabney, or 12 miles west of Clinton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Alread...
Rupert...                         Crabtree...
Botkinburg...                     

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3558 9234 3554 9270 3557 9273 3563 9273
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 237DEG 36KT 3559 9268 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Cavanaugh
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711 
WWUS54 KLZK 200142
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY...
    
At 841 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rocky Hill, or near Clinton, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton...                        Crabtree...
Botkinburg...                     

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3562 9237 3558 9257 3562 9261 3568 9262
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 245DEG 32KT 3564 9255 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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272 
WWUS54 KLZK 200156
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
856 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ARC141-200206-
/O.EXP.KLZK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/
Van Buren AR-
856 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 900 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3562 9237 3558 9257 3562 9261 3568 9262
      3577 9247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 244DEG 35KT 3570 9239 

$$

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