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2021 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 45
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
483
WFUS54 KMEG 030253
TORMEG
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0045.210503T0253Z-210503T0345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
953 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR TUPELO...
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
Central Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 952 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
observed over Tupelo, moving northeast at 45 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Tupelo. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Tupelo, Baldwyn, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State
Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Plantersville, Mantachie,
Tishomingo, Burton, Pratts Friendship, Sandy Springs, Marietta,
Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis and Mooreville.
People attending Tupelo COVID-19 Testing should seek safe shelter
immediately!
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3415 8873 3425 8883 3434 8882
3474 8831 3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 230DEG 37KT 3428 8873
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...0.00IN
$$971
WWUS54 KMEG 030313
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1013 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Lee MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1013 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...CENTRAL LEE...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Saltillo, or 9 miles north of Tombigbee State Park,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Fire Department confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Baldwyn, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State Park,
Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Plantersville, Mantachie, Tishomingo,
Burton, Pratts Friendship, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Golden, Paden,
Thrasher, Dennis and Mooreville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3415 8873 3425 8883 3434 8882
3474 8831 3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 229DEG 24KT 3437 8860
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$675
WWUS54 KMEG 030324
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1024 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Lee MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1024 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...NORTHEASTERN LEE...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS COUNTIES...
At 1024 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Pratts Friendship, or 8 miles southeast of Baldwyn, moving
northeast at 30 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...
Baldwyn, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State Park, Belmont,
Mantachie, Tishomingo, Sandy Springs, Burton, Pratts Friendship,
Marietta, Golden, Paden, Chapelville, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill,
Mooreville, Eggville, Kirkville and Unity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3422 8863 3447 8864 3474 8831
3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 229DEG 24KT 3442 8853
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$384
WWUS54 KMEG 030333
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC081-030342-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Lee MS-
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3427 8854 3451 8854 3474 8831 3457 8814
3450 8815
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 238DEG 25KT 3444 8846
$$
MSC057-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS
COUNTIES...
At 1032 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Sandy Springs, or 11 miles
southeast of Baldwyn, moving northeast at 30 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...
Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Mantachie, Tishomingo, Sandy Springs,
Burton, Marietta, Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill,
Kirkville, Holcut, Hobo Station and Neil.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3427 8854 3451 8854 3474 8831 3457 8814
3450 8815
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 238DEG 25KT 3444 8846
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030253-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
483
WFUS54 KMEG 030253
TORMEG
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0045.210503T0253Z-210503T0345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
953 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR TUPELO...
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
Central Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 952 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
observed over Tupelo, moving northeast at 45 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Tupelo. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Tupelo, Baldwyn, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State
Park, Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Plantersville, Mantachie,
Tishomingo, Burton, Pratts Friendship, Sandy Springs, Marietta,
Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis and Mooreville.
People attending Tupelo COVID-19 Testing should seek safe shelter
immediately!
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3415 8873 3425 8883 3434 8882
3474 8831 3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 230DEG 37KT 3428 8873
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030313-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
971
WWUS54 KMEG 030313
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1013 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Lee MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1013 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...CENTRAL LEE...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Saltillo, or 9 miles north of Tombigbee State Park,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Fire Department 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...
Tupelo, Baldwyn, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State Park,
Saltillo, Guntown, Belmont, Plantersville, Mantachie, Tishomingo,
Burton, Pratts Friendship, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Golden, Paden,
Thrasher, Dennis and Mooreville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3415 8873 3425 8883 3434 8882
3474 8831 3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 229DEG 24KT 3437 8860
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030324-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
675
WWUS54 KMEG 030324
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1024 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC057-081-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Lee MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1024 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...NORTHEASTERN LEE...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS COUNTIES...
At 1024 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Pratts Friendship, or 8 miles southeast of Baldwyn, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baldwyn, Tombigbee State Park, Tishomingo State Park, Belmont,
Mantachie, Tishomingo, Sandy Springs, Burton, Pratts Friendship,
Marietta, Golden, Paden, Chapelville, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill,
Mooreville, Eggville, Kirkville and Unity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8815 3422 8863 3447 8864 3474 8831
3457 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 229DEG 24KT 3442 8853
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$Permalink to 202105030333-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
384
WWUS54 KMEG 030333
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC081-030342-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Lee MS-
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3427 8854 3451 8854 3474 8831 3457 8814
3450 8815
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 238DEG 25KT 3444 8846
$$
MSC057-117-141-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210503T0345Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-Prentiss MS-
1033 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ITAWAMBA...SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO AND SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS
COUNTIES...
At 1032 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Sandy Springs, or 11 miles
southeast of Baldwyn, moving northeast at 30 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...
Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Mantachie, Tishomingo, Sandy Springs,
Burton, Marietta, Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill,
Kirkville, Holcut, Hobo Station and Neil.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3427 8854 3451 8854 3474 8831 3457 8814
3450 8815
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 238DEG 25KT 3444 8846
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
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