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2021 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 60

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Storm Based Warning History

444 
WFUS54 KMEG 110039
TORMEG
ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0060.211211T0039Z-211211T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
639 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
  Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
  Western Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 730 PM CST.
    
* At 638 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
  located over Weiner, or 13 miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving
  northeast at 55 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
  Jonesboro around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
  Monette around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.

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 3572 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
      3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 233DEG 49KT 3564 9094 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
572 
WWUS54 KMEG 110043
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 642 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Weiner, or 11
miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornado will be near...
  Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
  Jonesboro and Brookland around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City around 710 PM CST.
  Monette around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3572 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
      3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 233DEG 49KT 3568 9088 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
349 
WWUS54 KMEG 110056
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 655 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Greenfield, or near Jonesboro, moving northeast at 60
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.

The tornado will be near...
  Trumann and Bay around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
  Monette and Caraway around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Mandalay.

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 3561 9074 3580 9090 3609 9045 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 244DEG 50KT 3573 9070 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
371 
WWUS54 KMEG 110117
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC111-110127-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Poinsett AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...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 1100 PM CST for eastern
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045 

$$

ARC031-055-093-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...EASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
COUNTIES...
    
At 717 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lake City, moving northeast at 45 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Caraway around 720 PM CST.
  Monette around 725 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Poplar
Ridge, Needham, Milligan Ridge, Lunsford, Vail, Elm Grove, Degelow,
Macey, Schug and Sandy.

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 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045 

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

$$

SMW
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444 
WFUS54 KMEG 110039
TORMEG
ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0060.211211T0039Z-211211T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
639 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
  Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
  Western Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 730 PM CST.
    
* At 638 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
  located over Weiner, or 13 miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving
  northeast at 55 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
  Jonesboro around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
  Monette around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.

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 3572 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
      3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 233DEG 49KT 3564 9094 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
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572 
WWUS54 KMEG 110043
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 642 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Weiner, or 11
miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornado will be near...
  Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
  Jonesboro and Brookland around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City around 710 PM CST.
  Monette around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3572 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
      3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 233DEG 49KT 3568 9088 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
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349 
WWUS54 KMEG 110056
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 655 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Greenfield, or near Jonesboro, moving northeast at 60
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.

The tornado will be near...
  Trumann and Bay around 705 PM CST.
  Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
  Monette and Caraway around 720 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Mandalay.

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 3561 9074 3580 9090 3609 9045 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 244DEG 50KT 3573 9070 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
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371 
WWUS54 KMEG 110117
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

ARC111-110127-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Poinsett AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...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 1100 PM CST for eastern
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045 

$$

ARC031-055-093-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...EASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
COUNTIES...
    
At 717 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lake City, moving northeast at 45 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Caraway around 720 PM CST.
  Monette around 725 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Poplar
Ridge, Needham, Milligan Ridge, Lunsford, Vail, Elm Grove, Degelow,
Macey, Schug and Sandy.

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 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045 

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

$$

SMW

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