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2021 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 75

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164 
WFUS54 KMEG 110459
TORMEG
TNC079-183-110545-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0075.211211T0459Z-211211T0545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1059 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Weakley County in western Tennessee...
  Northern Henry County in western Tennessee...

* Until 1145 PM CST.
    
* At 1058 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
  was located over Sharon, 10 mile south of Martin, moving east at 
  60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 1050 PM, multiple houses were 
           destroyed in Kenton. 

  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...
  Dresden around 1105 PM CST.
  Gleason around 1110 PM CST.
  Palmersville around 1115 PM CST.
  Cottage Grove around 1120 PM CST.
  Paris around 1125 PM CST.
  Paris Landing State Park around 1140 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Sidonia, Hyndsver, Jones Mill,
Foundry Hill, Kimery, Crossland and Como.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3614 8884 3623 8896 3630 8896 3650 8870
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0458Z 248DEG 54KT 3625 8886 

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

$$

MJ
606 
WWUS54 KMEG 110514
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

TNC079-183-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-Henry TN-
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY AND NORTHERN HENRY COUNTIES...
        
At 1113 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Dresden, or 12 miles east of Martin, moving east 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Cottage Grove around 1125 PM CST.
  Paris around 1130 PM CST.
  Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Jones Mill, Foundry Hill,
Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India and Mill Creek.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3618 8870 3632 8879 3650 8864 3650 8806
      3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 247DEG 50KT 3633 8862 

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

$$

MJ
812 
WWUS54 KMEG 110526
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

TNC183-110535-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY 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 500 AM CST for western
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841 

$$

TNC079-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Henry TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
HENRY COUNTY...
        
At 1125 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Cottage Grove, or 9 miles northwest of Paris, moving
northeast at 60 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jones
Mill, Foundry Hill, Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India, Mill Creek,
Puryear, Osage and Whitlock.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841 

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

$$

MJ
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164 
WFUS54 KMEG 110459
TORMEG
TNC079-183-110545-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0075.211211T0459Z-211211T0545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1059 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Weakley County in western Tennessee...
  Northern Henry County in western Tennessee...

* Until 1145 PM CST.
    
* At 1058 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
  was located over Sharon, 10 mile south of Martin, moving east at 
  60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 1050 PM, multiple houses were 
           destroyed in Kenton. 

  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...
  Dresden around 1105 PM CST.
  Gleason around 1110 PM CST.
  Palmersville around 1115 PM CST.
  Cottage Grove around 1120 PM CST.
  Paris around 1125 PM CST.
  Paris Landing State Park around 1140 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Sidonia, Hyndsver, Jones Mill,
Foundry Hill, Kimery, Crossland and Como.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3614 8884 3623 8896 3630 8896 3650 8870
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0458Z 248DEG 54KT 3625 8886 

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

$$

MJ
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606 
WWUS54 KMEG 110514
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

TNC079-183-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-Henry TN-
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY AND NORTHERN HENRY COUNTIES...
        
At 1113 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Dresden, or 12 miles east of Martin, moving east 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Cottage Grove around 1125 PM CST.
  Paris around 1130 PM CST.
  Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Jones Mill, Foundry Hill,
Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India and Mill Creek.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3618 8870 3632 8879 3650 8864 3650 8806
      3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 247DEG 50KT 3633 8862 

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

$$

MJ
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812 
WWUS54 KMEG 110526
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

TNC183-110535-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY 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 500 AM CST for western
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841 

$$

TNC079-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Henry TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
HENRY COUNTY...
        
At 1125 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Cottage Grove, or 9 miles northwest of Paris, moving
northeast at 60 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jones
Mill, Foundry Hill, Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India, Mill Creek,
Puryear, Osage and Whitlock.

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!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
      3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841 

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

$$

MJ

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