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2021 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

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Storm Based Warning History

405 
WFUS54 KMEG 272135
TORMEG
TNC023-039-077-272215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0009.210327T2135Z-210327T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
435 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Henderson County in western Tennessee...
  Northeastern Chester County in western Tennessee...
  Central Decatur County in western Tennessee...

* Until 515 PM CDT.
    
* At 434 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
  producing a tornado was located near Mifflin, or 9 miles northeast
  of Henderson, moving east at 45 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...
  Lexington, Henderson, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Jacks Creek,
  Darden, Mifflin, Scotts Hill, Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock
  Hill, Roby, Mount Tabor, Middle Fork, Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick
  Skillet and Perryville.

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 3550 8798 3544 8843 3543 8866 3554 8863
      3557 8862 3562 8861 3579 8808 3566 8802
      3562 8804 3552 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 247DEG 37KT 3554 8853 

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

$$

KRM
638 
WWUS54 KMEG 272143
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
443 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC023-039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Chester TN-Decatur TN-
443 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON...NORTHEASTERN CHESTER AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 443 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Reagan, or 7 miles southwest of Lexington, moving east at 35
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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Jacks Creek, Darden,
Mifflin, Scotts Hill, Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Roby,
Mount Tabor, Middle Fork, Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick Skillet,
Perryville and Gumdale.

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 3550 8798 3544 8843 3544 8860 3554 8859
      3558 8857 3563 8856 3579 8808 3566 8802
      3562 8804 3552 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 255DEG 32KT 3556 8846 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM
092 
WWUS54 KMEG 272152
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC023-272200-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Chester TN-
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHESTER 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 900 PM CDT for western
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3552 8852 3554 8854 3559 8857 3563 8856
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 247DEG 33KT 3558 8839 

$$

TNC039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Decatur TN-
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 450 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Reagan, or near Lexington, moving east 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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Darden, Scotts Hill,
Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Mount Tabor, Middle Fork,
Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick Skillet, Perryville, Gumdale, Huron,
Warrens Bluff and Wilkinstown.

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 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3552 8852 3554 8854 3559 8857 3563 8856
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 247DEG 33KT 3558 8839 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM
317 
WWUS54 KMEG 272157
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Decatur TN-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENDERSON AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
        
At 455 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Reagan, or 7 miles southeast of Lexington, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 451 PM, trees and powerlines 
         were reported knocked down near the intersection of Highway 
         22 and Middlefork Road.
         
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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Darden, Scotts Hill,
Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Mount Tabor, Hinson Springs,
Cozette, Lick Skillet, Perryville, Gumdale, Warrens Bluff,
Wilkinstown, Palestine and Garrett.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3554 8847 3558 8848 3561 8848 3565 8850
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 253DEG 35KT 3557 8833 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM
Permalink to 202103272135-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
405 
WFUS54 KMEG 272135
TORMEG
TNC023-039-077-272215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0009.210327T2135Z-210327T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
435 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Henderson County in western Tennessee...
  Northeastern Chester County in western Tennessee...
  Central Decatur County in western Tennessee...

* Until 515 PM CDT.
    
* At 434 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
  producing a tornado was located near Mifflin, or 9 miles northeast
  of Henderson, moving east at 45 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...
  Lexington, Henderson, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Jacks Creek,
  Darden, Mifflin, Scotts Hill, Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock
  Hill, Roby, Mount Tabor, Middle Fork, Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick
  Skillet and Perryville.

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 3550 8798 3544 8843 3543 8866 3554 8863
      3557 8862 3562 8861 3579 8808 3566 8802
      3562 8804 3552 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 247DEG 37KT 3554 8853 

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

$$

KRM
Permalink to 202103272143-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
638 
WWUS54 KMEG 272143
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
443 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC023-039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Chester TN-Decatur TN-
443 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON...NORTHEASTERN CHESTER AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 443 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Reagan, or 7 miles southwest of Lexington, moving east at 35
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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Jacks Creek, Darden,
Mifflin, Scotts Hill, Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Roby,
Mount Tabor, Middle Fork, Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick Skillet,
Perryville and Gumdale.

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 3550 8798 3544 8843 3544 8860 3554 8859
      3558 8857 3563 8856 3579 8808 3566 8802
      3562 8804 3552 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 255DEG 32KT 3556 8846 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM
Permalink to 202103272152-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
092 
WWUS54 KMEG 272152
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC023-272200-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Chester TN-
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHESTER 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 900 PM CDT for western
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3552 8852 3554 8854 3559 8857 3563 8856
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 247DEG 33KT 3558 8839 

$$

TNC039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Decatur TN-
452 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 450 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Reagan, or near Lexington, moving east 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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Darden, Scotts Hill,
Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Mount Tabor, Middle Fork,
Hinson Springs, Cozette, Lick Skillet, Perryville, Gumdale, Huron,
Warrens Bluff and Wilkinstown.

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 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3552 8852 3554 8854 3559 8857 3563 8856
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 247DEG 33KT 3558 8839 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM
Permalink to 202103272157-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
317 
WWUS54 KMEG 272157
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TNC039-077-272215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210327T2215Z/
Henderson TN-Decatur TN-
457 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENDERSON AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
        
At 455 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Reagan, or 7 miles southeast of Lexington, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 451 PM, trees and powerlines 
         were reported knocked down near the intersection of Highway 
         22 and Middlefork Road.
         
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...
Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Reagan, Darden, Scotts Hill,
Busseltown, Jeannette, Haney, Rock Hill, Mount Tabor, Hinson Springs,
Cozette, Lick Skillet, Perryville, Gumdale, Warrens Bluff,
Wilkinstown, Palestine and Garrett.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8798 3547 8836 3549 8836 3548 8840
      3554 8847 3558 8848 3561 8848 3565 8850
      3579 8808 3566 8802 3562 8804 3553 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 253DEG 35KT 3557 8833 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KRM

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