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2020 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 50
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
761
WFUS54 KMEG 280212
TORMEG
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0050.200828T0212Z-200828T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
912 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Northeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 912 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Lake City, moving northwest at
55 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, Paragould, Lake City, Brookland, Crowleys Ridge State
Park, Lake Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Walcott, Beech
Grove, Fontaine, Farrville, Lester, Light, Bethel, Finch, Lache
Lake, Lorado, Herndon, Faulknerville and Needham.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3580 9041 3578 9050 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 155DEG 47KT 3583 9049
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRF996
WWUS54 KMEG 280224
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
924 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-
924 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE AND NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD COUNTIES...
At 924 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Brookland, moving northwest at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Brookland, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake
Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Fontaine, Walcott, Beech
Grove, Farrville, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner, Bethel, Finch,
Lorado, Herndon, Faulknerville, Goobertown and Crowley's Ridge State
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3591 9045 3585 9061 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 155DEG 47KT 3597 9057
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRF295
WWUS54 KMEG 280229
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
929 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-
929 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE AND NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD COUNTIES...
At 929 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Crowleys Ridge State Park, moving northwest at 55 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...
Paragould, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park,
Fontaine, Walcott, Beech Grove, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner,
Bethel, Finch, Lorado, Faulknerville, Goobertown and Crowley's Ridge
State 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3596 9047 3592 9066 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 155DEG 47KT 3604 9061
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRF117
WWUS54 KMEG 280239
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-280248-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Craighead AR-
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has !moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3609 9080 3611 9077
3612 9077 3624 9056 3599 9048 3596 9071
3597 9077 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 155DEG 47KT 3615 9068
$$
ARC055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE COUNTY...
At 938 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Evening Star, or 8 miles north of Crowleys Ridge State
Park, moving northwest at 55 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...
Paragould, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park,
Fontaine, Walcott, Beech Grove, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner,
Bethel, Finch, Lorado, Faulknerville and Crowley's Ridge State 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3609 9080 3611 9077
3612 9077 3624 9056 3599 9048 3596 9071
3597 9077 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 155DEG 47KT 3615 9068
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRFPermalink to 202008280212-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
761
WFUS54 KMEG 280212
TORMEG
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0050.200828T0212Z-200828T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
912 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Northeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 912 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Lake City, moving northwest at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Lake City, Brookland, Crowleys Ridge State
Park, Lake Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Walcott, Beech
Grove, Fontaine, Farrville, Lester, Light, Bethel, Finch, Lache
Lake, Lorado, Herndon, Faulknerville and Needham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3580 9041 3578 9050 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 155DEG 47KT 3583 9049
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRFPermalink to 202008280224-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
996
WWUS54 KMEG 280224
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
924 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-
924 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE AND NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD COUNTIES...
At 924 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Brookland, moving northwest at
55 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, Paragould, Brookland, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake
Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Fontaine, Walcott, Beech
Grove, Farrville, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner, Bethel, Finch,
Lorado, Herndon, Faulknerville, Goobertown and Crowley's Ridge State
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3591 9045 3585 9061 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 155DEG 47KT 3597 9057
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRFPermalink to 202008280229-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
295
WWUS54 KMEG 280229
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
929 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-
929 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE AND NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD COUNTIES...
At 929 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Crowleys Ridge State Park, moving northwest at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park,
Fontaine, Walcott, Beech Grove, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner,
Bethel, Finch, Lorado, Faulknerville, Goobertown and Crowley's Ridge
State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3611 9077 3612 9077
3624 9056 3596 9047 3592 9066 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 155DEG 47KT 3604 9061
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KRFPermalink to 202008280239-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
117
WWUS54 KMEG 280239
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
ARC031-280248-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Craighead AR-
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD 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 1100 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3609 9080 3611 9077
3612 9077 3624 9056 3599 9048 3596 9071
3597 9077 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 155DEG 47KT 3615 9068
$$
ARC055-280300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200828T0300Z/
Greene AR-
939 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
GREENE COUNTY...
At 938 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Evening Star, or 8 miles north of Crowleys Ridge State
Park, moving northwest at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park,
Fontaine, Walcott, Beech Grove, Stanford, Light, Walnut Corner,
Bethel, Finch, Lorado, Faulknerville and Crowley's Ridge State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3602 9084 3608 9082 3609 9080 3611 9077
3612 9077 3624 9056 3599 9048 3596 9071
3597 9077 3600 9086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 155DEG 47KT 3615 9068
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
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