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2021 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 43
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
574
WFUS54 KMEG 030129
TORMEG
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0043.210503T0129Z-210503T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
829 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
South central Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 829 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Calhoun City, or 18 miles west
of Houston, moving northeast at 25 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...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate Springs,
Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Big Creek, Thorn, Van Vleet,
Parkersburg, Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Tabbville, Atlanta, Slate Spring
and Wallfield.
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 3387 8946 3414 8901 3391 8884 3372 8932
3372 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 239DEG 23KT 3384 8932
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$179
WWUS54 KMEG 030135
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
835 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
835 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND SOUTH CENTRAL PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 834 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Derma, or 16 miles west of Houston, moving northeast at
25 mph. A trained spotter reported damage in Calhoun City.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate Springs,
Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Big Creek, Thorn, Van Vleet, Parkersburg,
Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Tabbville, Atlanta, Slate Spring and Wallfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3387 8946 3414 8901 3391 8884 3372 8932
3372 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 239DEG 23KT 3386 8928
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$024
WWUS54 KMEG 030155
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
855 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
855 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHICKASAW...EAST CENTRAL CALHOUN AND SOUTH CENTRAL
PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 855 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Vardaman, or 9 miles west of
Houston, moving northeast at 25 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...
Houston, Vardaman, Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Thorn, Van Vleet,
Parkersburg, Reid, Loyd, Wallfield and Thelma.
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 3399 8924 3414 8901 3397 8888 3384 8923
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 232DEG 23KT 3394 8915
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030129-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
574
WFUS54 KMEG 030129
TORMEG
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0043.210503T0129Z-210503T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
829 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
South central Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 829 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Calhoun City, or 18 miles west
of Houston, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate Springs,
Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Big Creek, Thorn, Van Vleet,
Parkersburg, Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Tabbville, Atlanta, Slate Spring
and Wallfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3387 8946 3414 8901 3391 8884 3372 8932
3372 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 239DEG 23KT 3384 8932
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$Permalink to 202105030135-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
179
WWUS54 KMEG 030135
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
835 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
835 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND SOUTH CENTRAL PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 834 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Derma, or 16 miles west of Houston, moving northeast at
25 mph. A trained spotter reported damage in Calhoun City.
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...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Slate Springs,
Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Big Creek, Thorn, Van Vleet, Parkersburg,
Reid, Loyd, Thelma, Tabbville, Atlanta, Slate Spring and Wallfield.
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 3387 8946 3414 8901 3391 8884 3372 8932
3372 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 239DEG 23KT 3386 8928
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030155-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
024
WWUS54 KMEG 030155
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
855 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC013-017-115-030215-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
855 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHICKASAW...EAST CENTRAL CALHOUN AND SOUTH CENTRAL
PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 855 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Vardaman, or 9 miles west of
Houston, moving northeast at 25 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...
Houston, Vardaman, Pyland, Houlka, New Houlka, Thorn, Van Vleet,
Parkersburg, Reid, Loyd, Wallfield and Thelma.
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 3399 8924 3414 8901 3397 8888 3384 8923
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 232DEG 23KT 3394 8915
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
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