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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 33

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Storm Based Warning History

334 
WFUS54 KMEG 312114
TORMEG
ARC037-123-312145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0033.230331T2114Z-230331T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
414 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas...
  Southwestern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 445 PM CDT.
    
* At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 9 miles west of Hunter, or 12 miles northwest of
  Brinkley, moving east at 45 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...
  Forrest City, Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair
  Oaks, Vanndale, Hawkins, Horton, Rosenbaum, Cottonwood Corner,
  Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis Chapel,
  Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3525 9104 3536 9073 3506 9062 3502 9105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 252DEG 38KT 3505 9129 

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

$$
464 
WWUS54 KMEG 312130
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
430 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
430 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 430 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fair Oaks, or 10 miles west of Wynne, moving east at
60 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.

Locations impacted include...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis
Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3507 9104 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3511 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 254DEG 53KT 3517 9097 

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

$$
253 
WWUS54 KMEG 312132
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
432 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
432 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 432 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Fair Oaks, or 9 miles west of Wynne, moving east at 60 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...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis
Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3507 9104 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3511 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 253DEG 52KT 3518 9094 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$
059 
WWUS54 KMEG 312137
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
437 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
437 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 437 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Colt, or near Wynne, moving east 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.

Locations impacted include...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale, McElroy,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Ellis Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and
Wittsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3510 9103 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3515 9066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 253DEG 37KT 3519 9088 

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

$$
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334 
WFUS54 KMEG 312114
TORMEG
ARC037-123-312145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0033.230331T2114Z-230331T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
414 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas...
  Southwestern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 445 PM CDT.
    
* At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 9 miles west of Hunter, or 12 miles northwest of
  Brinkley, moving east at 45 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...
  Forrest City, Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair
  Oaks, Vanndale, Hawkins, Horton, Rosenbaum, Cottonwood Corner,
  Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis Chapel,
  Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3525 9104 3536 9073 3506 9062 3502 9105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 252DEG 38KT 3505 9129 

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

$$
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464 
WWUS54 KMEG 312130
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
430 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
430 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 430 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fair Oaks, or 10 miles west of Wynne, moving east at
60 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.

Locations impacted include...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis
Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3507 9104 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3511 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 254DEG 53KT 3517 9097 

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

$$
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253 
WWUS54 KMEG 312132
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
432 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
432 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 432 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Fair Oaks, or 9 miles west of Wynne, moving east at 60 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...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Caldwell, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Crow Creek, Wittsburg, McElroy, Ellis
Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and L'angville.

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 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3507 9104 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3511 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 253DEG 52KT 3518 9094 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$
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059 
WWUS54 KMEG 312137
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
437 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ARC037-123-312145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
St. Francis AR-Cross AR-
437 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. FRANCIS AND SOUTHWESTERN CROSS COUNTIES...
    
At 437 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Colt, or near Wynne, moving east 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.

Locations impacted include...
Wynne, Village Creek State Park, Colt, Fair Oaks, Vanndale, McElroy,
Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald Crossing, Ellis Chapel, Levesque, Hamlin and
Wittsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3510 9103 3509 9105 3525 9104 3536 9073
      3515 9066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 253DEG 37KT 3519 9088 

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

$$

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