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2020 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 15
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
340
WFUS54 KMEG 282147
TORMEG
ARC031-111-282215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.200328T2147Z-200328T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
447 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
North central Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 447 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Greenfield, or 9 miles
southwest of Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Gilkerson, Valley
View, Otwell and Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3565 9082
3572 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 224DEG 33KT 3573 9080
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGW943
WWUS54 KMEG 282157
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC111-282206-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Poinsett AR-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3571 9072
3578 9083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 224DEG 33KT 3579 9072
$$
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 456 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Gilkerson, Valley View
and Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3571 9072
3578 9083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 224DEG 33KT 3579 9072
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGW072
WWUS54 KMEG 282159
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
459 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
459 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 459 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Valley View and
Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3574 9069
3580 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 224DEG 33KT 3581 9069
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGW661
WWUS54 KMEG 282201
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
501 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
501 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 501 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Valley View and
Craighead Forest Park.
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 storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3574 9069
3580 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 224DEG 33KT 3582 9067
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGW804
WWUS54 KMEG 282204
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
504 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
504 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 504 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville and Needham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3578 9066
3583 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 224DEG 33KT 3584 9064
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGWPermalink to 202003282147-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
340
WFUS54 KMEG 282147
TORMEG
ARC031-111-282215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.200328T2147Z-200328T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
447 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
North central Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 447 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Greenfield, or 9 miles
southwest of Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Gilkerson, Valley
View, Otwell and Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3565 9082
3572 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 224DEG 33KT 3573 9080
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGWPermalink to 202003282157-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
943
WWUS54 KMEG 282157
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC111-282206-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Poinsett AR-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3571 9072
3578 9083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 224DEG 33KT 3579 9072
$$
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 456 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Gilkerson, Valley View
and Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3571 9072
3578 9083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 224DEG 33KT 3579 9072
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGWPermalink to 202003282159-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
072
WWUS54 KMEG 282159
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
459 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
459 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 459 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Valley View and
Craighead Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3574 9069
3580 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 224DEG 33KT 3581 9069
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGWPermalink to 202003282201-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
661
WWUS54 KMEG 282201
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
501 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
501 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 501 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville, Needham, Apt, Valley View and
Craighead Forest Park.
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 storm shelter 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3574 9069
3580 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 224DEG 33KT 3582 9067
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SGWPermalink to 202003282204-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
804
WWUS54 KMEG 282204
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
504 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
ARC031-282215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200328T2215Z/
Craighead AR-
504 PM CDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...
At 504 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Jonesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Brookland, Farrville and Needham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 9068 3597 9063 3584 9047 3578 9066
3583 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 224DEG 33KT 3584 9064
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
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