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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 29

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Storm Based Warning History

346 
WFUS54 KMEG 250243
TORMEG
MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0029.230325T0243Z-230325T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
943 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
  West central Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.
    
* At 942 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Lodi, or 11 miles northeast of Winona, moving
  northeast at 65 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Prairie,
  Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
  Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 240DEG 58KT 3356 8956 

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

$$
622 
WWUS54 KMEG 250255
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
955 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Monroe MS-
955 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
        
At 955 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Embry, or 24 miles west of Montpelier, moving northeast
at 65 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.

Locations impacted include...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Prairie,
Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 240DEG 55KT 3365 8936 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
487 
WWUS54 KMEG 250303
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1003 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Monroe MS-
1003 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
    
At 1003 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bellefontaine, or 17 miles west of Montpelier,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and 60 mph wind gusts.

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, Slate Springs, Prairie,
Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 241DEG 53KT 3370 8926 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
613 
WWUS54 KMEG 250315
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-250325-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Calhoun MS-
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CALHOUN 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 midnight CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893 3375 8904
      3374 8919 3381 8919 3381 8914 3393 8914
      3407 8898 3408 8888 3376 8862 3373 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 242DEG 55KT 3371 8911 

$$

MSC017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Monroe MS-
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
    
At 1015 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clarkson, or 9 miles west of Montpelier, moving
northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and 60 mph wind gusts.

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, Prairie, Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland,
Sparta, Thorn, Van Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy,
Anchor, Atlanta and Buena Vista.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893 3375 8904
      3374 8919 3381 8919 3381 8914 3393 8914
      3407 8898 3408 8888 3376 8862 3373 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 242DEG 55KT 3371 8911 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
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346 
WFUS54 KMEG 250243
TORMEG
MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0029.230325T0243Z-230325T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
943 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
  West central Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.
    
* At 942 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Lodi, or 11 miles northeast of Winona, moving
  northeast at 65 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Prairie,
  Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
  Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 240DEG 58KT 3356 8956 

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

$$
Permalink to 202303250255-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
622 
WWUS54 KMEG 250255
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
955 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Monroe MS-
955 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
        
At 955 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Embry, or 24 miles west of Montpelier, moving northeast
at 65 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.

Locations impacted include...
Houston, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Slate Springs, Prairie,
Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 240DEG 55KT 3365 8936 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202303250303-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
487 
WWUS54 KMEG 250303
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1003 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Calhoun MS-Monroe MS-
1003 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
    
At 1003 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bellefontaine, or 17 miles west of Montpelier,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and 60 mph wind gusts.

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, Slate Springs, Prairie,
Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland, Sparta, Thorn, Van
Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy, Anchor and Atlanta.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3374 8951 3408 8897 3408 8888 3376 8862
      3373 8872 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893
      3374 8919 3372 8919 3372 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 241DEG 53KT 3370 8926 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202303250315-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
613 
WWUS54 KMEG 250315
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC013-250325-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Calhoun MS-
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CALHOUN 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 midnight CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893 3375 8904
      3374 8919 3381 8919 3381 8914 3393 8914
      3407 8898 3408 8888 3376 8862 3373 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 242DEG 55KT 3371 8911 

$$

MSC017-095-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230325T0330Z/
Chickasaw MS-Monroe MS-
1015 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
CHICKASAW AND WEST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
    
At 1015 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clarkson, or 9 miles west of Montpelier, moving
northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and 60 mph wind gusts.

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, Prairie, Pyland, Trebloc, Houlka, New Houlka, Woodland,
Sparta, Thorn, Van Vleet, Parkersburg, Thelma, Tabbville, McCondy,
Anchor, Atlanta and Buena Vista.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3381 8893 3375 8893 3375 8904
      3374 8919 3381 8919 3381 8914 3393 8914
      3407 8898 3408 8888 3376 8862 3373 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 242DEG 55KT 3371 8911 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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