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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 44
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
745
WFUS54 KMEG 010106
TORMEG
MSC009-033-093-TNC047-069-157-010145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0044.230401T0106Z-230401T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
806 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Fayette County in west Tennessee...
Southwestern Hardeman County in west Tennessee...
Southeastern Shelby County in west Tennessee...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 806 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lewisburg, or near Olive Branch, moving northeast
at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis,
Somerville, Byhalia, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Lewisburg, Michigan
City, Slayden, Macon, Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand
Junction, La Grange and Coal Oil Corner.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3479 8988 3499 8994 3507 8976 3530 8925
3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 50KT 3488 8983
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
SMW000
WWUS54 KMEG 010122
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-010131-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
DeSoto MS-
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DESOTO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3484 8969 3503 8972 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 250DEG 47KT 3493 8959
$$
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-157-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-Shelby TN-
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE...
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mt Pleasant, or 10 miles southeast of Collierville,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado, golf ball size hail, 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...
Collierville, Somerville, Byhalia, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan
City, Slayden, Macon, Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand
Junction, La Grange, Coal Oil Corner, Cayce, Laconia, Elba, Early
Grove and Taska.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3484 8969 3503 8972 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 250DEG 47KT 3493 8959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
SMW332
WWUS54 KMEG 010130
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
TNC157-010139-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Shelby TN-
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 241DEG 50KT 3499 8946
$$
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN COUNTIES...
At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Slayden, or 13 miles east of Collierville, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado, golf ball size hail, 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...
Somerville, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan City, Slayden, Macon,
Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand Junction, La Grange,
Laconia, Early Grove, Taska, Hays Crossing, Pattersonville, Forty
Five and Ghost River State Natural Area.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 241DEG 50KT 3499 8946
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
SMW151
WWUS54 KMEG 010134
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN COUNTIES...
At 833 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Slayden, or 12 miles north of Holly Springs, moving east
at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Somerville, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan City, Slayden, Macon,
Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand Junction, La Grange,
Laconia, Early Grove, Taska, Hays Crossing, Pattersonville, Forty
Five and Ghost River State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 249DEG 41KT 3496 8943
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
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745
WFUS54 KMEG 010106
TORMEG
MSC009-033-093-TNC047-069-157-010145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0044.230401T0106Z-230401T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
806 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Fayette County in west Tennessee...
Southwestern Hardeman County in west Tennessee...
Southeastern Shelby County in west Tennessee...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 806 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lewisburg, or near Olive Branch, moving northeast
at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis,
Somerville, Byhalia, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Lewisburg, Michigan
City, Slayden, Macon, Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand
Junction, La Grange and Coal Oil Corner.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3479 8988 3499 8994 3507 8976 3530 8925
3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 50KT 3488 8983
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
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000
WWUS54 KMEG 010122
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC033-010131-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
DeSoto MS-
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DESOTO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3484 8969 3503 8972 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 250DEG 47KT 3493 8959
$$
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-157-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-Shelby TN-
822 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE...
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mt Pleasant, or 10 miles southeast of Collierville,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado, golf ball size hail, 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...
Collierville, Somerville, Byhalia, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan
City, Slayden, Macon, Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand
Junction, La Grange, Coal Oil Corner, Cayce, Laconia, Elba, Early
Grove and Taska.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3484 8969 3503 8972 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 250DEG 47KT 3493 8959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
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332
WWUS54 KMEG 010130
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
TNC157-010139-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Shelby TN-
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 241DEG 50KT 3499 8946
$$
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-
830 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN COUNTIES...
At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Slayden, or 13 miles east of Collierville, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado, golf ball size hail, 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...
Somerville, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan City, Slayden, Macon,
Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand Junction, La Grange,
Laconia, Early Grove, Taska, Hays Crossing, Pattersonville, Forty
Five and Ghost River State Natural Area.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 241DEG 50KT 3499 8946
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
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151
WWUS54 KMEG 010134
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
MSC009-093-TNC047-069-010145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230401T0145Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-Fayette TN-Hardeman TN-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN BENTON...SOUTHERN FAYETTE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDEMAN COUNTIES...
At 833 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Slayden, or 12 miles north of Holly Springs, moving east
at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Somerville, Mt Pleasant, Lagrange, Michigan City, Slayden, Macon,
Piperton, Rossville, Moscow, Williston, Grand Junction, La Grange,
Laconia, Early Grove, Taska, Hays Crossing, Pattersonville, Forty
Five and Ghost River State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3487 8956 3507 8963 3530 8925 3500 8909
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 249DEG 41KT 3496 8943
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
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