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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 43
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
512
WFUS54 KMEG 010035
TORMEG
MSC033-137-143-TNC157-010115-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0043.230401T0035Z-230401T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
735 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northeastern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
Southeastern Shelby County in west Tennessee...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 734 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Robinsonville, or 15 miles southeast of Hughes,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 735 PM CDT, a storm chaser
reported a tornado crossing Highway 61, 4 miles north of
Tunica.
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...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Walls, Tunica, Lake Cormorant, Lynchburg, Phillipp, Eudora,
Southeast Memphis, North Tunica, Lewisburg, Robinsonville, Newport,
Clack, Trinity and Cockrum.
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 3486 9034 3485 9031 3487 9031 3512 8977
3487 8972 3481 8972 3464 9039 3482 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 245DEG 43KT 3476 9032
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
SMW220
WWUS54 KMEG 010045
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
745 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-137-143-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Tunica MS-Tate MS-Shelby TN-
745 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO...
NORTHEASTERN TUNICA...NORTHWESTERN TATE AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY
COUNTIES...
At 745 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Eudora, or 10 miles west of Hernando, moving northeast at 50
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Walls, Lake Cormorant, Lynchburg, Phillipp, Eudora, Southeast
Memphis, Lewisburg, Newport, Trinity, Cockrum, Frees Corners,
Cedarview, Bright and Nesbit.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3480 9030 3490 9025 3512 8977 3487 8972
3481 8972 3469 9023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 246DEG 43KT 3481 9018
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
MJ513
WWUS54 KMEG 010052
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC137-143-010102-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
Tunica MS-Tate MS-
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TUNICA AND NORTHWESTERN TATE
COUNTIES 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 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3491 9019 3512 8977 3488 8972 3481 8972
3477 8988 3477 8991 3476 8992 3472 9008
3473 9009 3473 9011 3475 9012 3476 9014
3480 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 241DEG 37KT 3483 9012
$$
MSC033-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Shelby TN-
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO
AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 752 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Eudora, or 7 miles west of Hernando, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 750 PM CDT, a radar observed
tornado was located near Eudora.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Eudora, Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Trinity, Cockrum, Frees Corners,
Cedarview, Bright, Nesbit, Handy Corner, Capleville, Jago, Robinson
Gin and Alden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 9019 3512 8977 3488 8972 3481 8972
3477 8988 3477 8991 3476 8992 3472 9008
3473 9009 3473 9011 3475 9012 3476 9014
3480 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 241DEG 37KT 3483 9012
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ037
WWUS54 KMEG 010104
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Shelby TN-
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO
AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 804 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Hernando, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado, half dollar size hail, and 70 mph wind
gusts.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 755 PM CDT, a
tornado was reported near Fogg Road and Interstate 69.
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...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Robinson Gin, Alden, Fairhaven, Twin Lakes,
Cockrum, Frees Corners, Cedarview, Bright, Nesbit, Handy Corner, West
Days and Capleville.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3493 9015 3508 8976 3488 8972 3481 8972
3476 8999 3482 9010 3492 9015
TIME...MOT...LOC 0104Z 246DEG 38KT 3483 8992
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
MJPermalink to 202304010035-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
512
WFUS54 KMEG 010035
TORMEG
MSC033-137-143-TNC157-010115-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0043.230401T0035Z-230401T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
735 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northeastern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
Southeastern Shelby County in west Tennessee...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 734 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Robinsonville, or 15 miles southeast of Hughes,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 735 PM CDT, a storm chaser
reported a tornado crossing Highway 61, 4 miles north of
Tunica.
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...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Walls, Tunica, Lake Cormorant, Lynchburg, Phillipp, Eudora,
Southeast Memphis, North Tunica, Lewisburg, Robinsonville, Newport,
Clack, Trinity and Cockrum.
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 3486 9034 3485 9031 3487 9031 3512 8977
3487 8972 3481 8972 3464 9039 3482 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 245DEG 43KT 3476 9032
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
SMWPermalink to 202304010045-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
220
WWUS54 KMEG 010045
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
745 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-137-143-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Tunica MS-Tate MS-Shelby TN-
745 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO...
NORTHEASTERN TUNICA...NORTHWESTERN TATE AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY
COUNTIES...
At 745 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Eudora, or 10 miles west of Hernando, 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...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Walls, Lake Cormorant, Lynchburg, Phillipp, Eudora, Southeast
Memphis, Lewisburg, Newport, Trinity, Cockrum, Frees Corners,
Cedarview, Bright and Nesbit.
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 3480 9030 3490 9025 3512 8977 3487 8972
3481 8972 3469 9023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 246DEG 43KT 3481 9018
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
MJPermalink to 202304010052-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
513
WWUS54 KMEG 010052
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC137-143-010102-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
Tunica MS-Tate MS-
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TUNICA AND NORTHWESTERN TATE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3491 9019 3512 8977 3488 8972 3481 8972
3477 8988 3477 8991 3476 8992 3472 9008
3473 9009 3473 9011 3475 9012 3476 9014
3480 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 241DEG 37KT 3483 9012
$$
MSC033-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Shelby TN-
752 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO
AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 752 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Eudora, or 7 miles west of Hernando, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 750 PM CDT, a radar observed
tornado was located near Eudora.
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...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Eudora, Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Trinity, Cockrum, Frees Corners,
Cedarview, Bright, Nesbit, Handy Corner, Capleville, Jago, Robinson
Gin and Alden.
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 3491 9019 3512 8977 3488 8972 3481 8972
3477 8988 3477 8991 3476 8992 3472 9008
3473 9009 3473 9011 3475 9012 3476 9014
3480 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 241DEG 37KT 3483 9012
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJPermalink to 202304010104-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
037
WWUS54 KMEG 010104
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-TNC157-010115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-230401T0115Z/
DeSoto MS-Shelby TN-
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR DESOTO
AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 804 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Hernando, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado, half dollar size hail, and 70 mph wind
gusts.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 755 PM CDT, a
tornado was reported near Fogg Road and Interstate 69.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Southaven, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis,
Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Robinson Gin, Alden, Fairhaven, Twin Lakes,
Cockrum, Frees Corners, Cedarview, Bright, Nesbit, Handy Corner, West
Days and Capleville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3493 9015 3508 8976 3488 8972 3481 8972
3476 8999 3482 9010 3492 9015
TIME...MOT...LOC 0104Z 246DEG 38KT 3483 8992
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
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