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2023 [KLZK] LITTLE_ROCK Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 65

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Storm Based Warning History

364 
WFUS54 KLZK 050731
TORLZK
ARC049-135-050815-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0065.230405T0731Z-230405T0815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
231 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Fulton County in north central Arkansas...
  Northern Sharp County in north central Arkansas...

* Until 315 AM CDT.
    
* At 230 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  over Franklin, or 9 miles northeast of Melbourne, moving northeast
  at 50 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...
  Cherokee Village...               Ash Flat...
  Highland in Sharp County...       Hardy...
  Williford...                      Ozark Acres...
  Saddler Falls...                  Saddle...
  Kittle...                         

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 basement 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 3626 9128 3624 9132 3624 9134 3613 9157
      3634 9166 3650 9142
TIME...MOT...LOC 0730Z 234DEG 41KT 3614 9176 

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

$$

69
333 
WWUS54 KLZK 050758
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
258 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

ARC049-135-050815-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230405T0815Z/
Fulton AR-Sharp AR-
258 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON AND NORTHEASTERN SHARP COUNTIES...
    
At 258 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Hardy, or 7 miles east of Cherokee Village, moving northeast at
45 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...
Highland in Sharp County...       Hardy...
Williford...                      Ozark Acres...

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 basement 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 3625 9149 3635 9153 3645 9139 3626 9128
      3624 9132
TIME...MOT...LOC 0758Z 238DEG 40KT 3630 9144 

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

$$

69
529 
WWUS54 KLZK 050807
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

ARC049-135-050817-
/O.EXP.KLZK.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230405T0815Z/
Fulton AR-Sharp AR-
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FULTON AND NORTHEASTERN SHARP
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 315 AM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for eastern and
north central Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3625 9149 3635 9153 3645 9139 3626 9128
      3624 9132
TIME...MOT...LOC 0807Z 234DEG 41KT 3636 9134 

$$

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364 
WFUS54 KLZK 050731
TORLZK
ARC049-135-050815-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0065.230405T0731Z-230405T0815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
231 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Fulton County in north central Arkansas...
  Northern Sharp County in north central Arkansas...

* Until 315 AM CDT.
    
* At 230 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  over Franklin, or 9 miles northeast of Melbourne, moving northeast
  at 50 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...
  Cherokee Village...               Ash Flat...
  Highland in Sharp County...       Hardy...
  Williford...                      Ozark Acres...
  Saddler Falls...                  Saddle...
  Kittle...                         

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 basement 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 3626 9128 3624 9132 3624 9134 3613 9157
      3634 9166 3650 9142
TIME...MOT...LOC 0730Z 234DEG 41KT 3614 9176 

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

$$

69
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333 
WWUS54 KLZK 050758
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
258 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

ARC049-135-050815-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230405T0815Z/
Fulton AR-Sharp AR-
258 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON AND NORTHEASTERN SHARP COUNTIES...
    
At 258 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Hardy, or 7 miles east of Cherokee Village, moving northeast at
45 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...
Highland in Sharp County...       Hardy...
Williford...                      Ozark Acres...

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 basement 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 3625 9149 3635 9153 3645 9139 3626 9128
      3624 9132
TIME...MOT...LOC 0758Z 238DEG 40KT 3630 9144 

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

$$

69
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529 
WWUS54 KLZK 050807
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

ARC049-135-050817-
/O.EXP.KLZK.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230405T0815Z/
Fulton AR-Sharp AR-
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FULTON AND NORTHEASTERN SHARP
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 315 AM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for eastern and
north central Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3625 9149 3635 9153 3645 9139 3626 9128
      3624 9132
TIME...MOT...LOC 0807Z 234DEG 41KT 3636 9134 

$$

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