Find VTEC Product:

IEM VTEC Product Browser

This application allows easy navigation of National Weather Service issued products with Valid Time Event Coding (VTEC).

13 Nov 2024 Update: The tool was updated to use non-hash link style URLs. A shim is in place to translate the old URLs to the new ones, so nothing should be broken (famous last words). This was done to allow the HTML5 History API to provide a better user experience.

Tab Functionality:
Above this section, you will notice six selectable tabs. Click on the tab to show the information.

  • Help: This page!
  • Event Info: Details of the selected event.
  • Text Data: The raw text product for this event.
  • Interactive Map: An interactive map showing the event and RADAR.
  • Storm Reports: Local Storm Reports.
  • List Events: List all events of the given phenomena, significance, year, and issuing office.

Web Services Used:
This application is fully driven by IEM web services.

2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 66

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

969 
WFUS54 KMEG 010633
TORMEG
MSC057-081-010715-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0066.230401T0633Z-230401T0715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
133 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 215 AM CDT.
    
* At 133 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Tombigbee State Park, moving east at 45 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...
  Fulton, Tombigbee State Park, Mantachie, Tremont, Fairview, New
  Salem, Evergreen, Clay, Abney, Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden,
  Mooreville, Ballardsville, Bounds Crossroads, Dorsey, Jacinto,
  Cadamy and Richmond.

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 3409 8820 3417 8864 3429 8864 3441 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 271DEG 41KT 3422 8864 

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

$$

MJ
423 
WWUS54 KMEG 010647
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC081-010656-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Lee MS-
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEE 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 700 AM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3415 8854 3429 8854 3441 8816 3409 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 272DEG 40KT 3420 8846 

$$

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
        
At 146 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Evergreen, or near Fulton, moving east at 45 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...
Fulton, Mantachie, Tremont, New Salem, Evergreen, Clay, Abney,
Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden, Ballardsville, Bounds Crossroads,
Dorsey, Jacinto and Cadamy.

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 3415 8854 3429 8854 3441 8816 3409 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 272DEG 40KT 3420 8846 

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

$$

MJ
566 
WWUS54 KMEG 010654
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
154 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
154 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
    
At 154 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Salem, or near Fulton, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 70 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...
Fulton, Tremont, New Salem, Clay, Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden, Bounds
Crossroads, Jacinto, Cadamy and Abney.

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 3414 8846 3432 8845 3441 8816 3412 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0654Z 271DEG 41KT 3420 8835 

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

$$

MJ
176 
WWUS54 KMEG 010703
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
203 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
203 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
    
At 203 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tremont, or 9 miles east of Fulton, moving east at
45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 70 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...
Tremont, Clay, Eastman, Cadamy, Tilden and Bounds Crossroads. 

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 3417 8838 3435 8836 3441 8816 3415 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0703Z 266DEG 39KT 3423 8824 

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

$$

MJ
Permalink to 202304010633-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
969 
WFUS54 KMEG 010633
TORMEG
MSC057-081-010715-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0066.230401T0633Z-230401T0715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
133 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 215 AM CDT.
    
* At 133 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Tombigbee State Park, moving east at 45 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...
  Fulton, Tombigbee State Park, Mantachie, Tremont, Fairview, New
  Salem, Evergreen, Clay, Abney, Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden,
  Mooreville, Ballardsville, Bounds Crossroads, Dorsey, Jacinto,
  Cadamy and Richmond.

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 3409 8820 3417 8864 3429 8864 3441 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 271DEG 41KT 3422 8864 

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

$$

MJ
Permalink to 202304010647-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
423 
WWUS54 KMEG 010647
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC081-010656-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Lee MS-
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEE 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 700 AM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3415 8854 3429 8854 3441 8816 3409 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 272DEG 40KT 3420 8846 

$$

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
147 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
        
At 146 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Evergreen, or near Fulton, moving east at 45 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...
Fulton, Mantachie, Tremont, New Salem, Evergreen, Clay, Abney,
Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden, Ballardsville, Bounds Crossroads,
Dorsey, Jacinto and Cadamy.

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 3415 8854 3429 8854 3441 8816 3409 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 272DEG 40KT 3420 8846 

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

$$

MJ
Permalink to 202304010654-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
566 
WWUS54 KMEG 010654
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
154 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
154 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
    
At 154 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Salem, or near Fulton, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 70 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...
Fulton, Tremont, New Salem, Clay, Eastman, Cardsville, Tilden, Bounds
Crossroads, Jacinto, Cadamy and Abney.

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 3414 8846 3432 8845 3441 8816 3412 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0654Z 271DEG 41KT 3420 8835 

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

$$

MJ
Permalink to 202304010703-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
176 
WWUS54 KMEG 010703
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
203 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

MSC057-010715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-230401T0715Z/
Itawamba MS-
203 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
ITAWAMBA COUNTY...
    
At 203 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tremont, or 9 miles east of Fulton, moving east at
45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 70 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...
Tremont, Clay, Eastman, Cadamy, Tilden and Bounds Crossroads. 

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 3417 8838 3435 8836 3441 8816 3415 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 0703Z 266DEG 39KT 3423 8824 

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

$$

MJ

All Storm Reports within Event Political Coverage

Storm Reports within Product Polygon

This table lists other events issued by the selected office for the selected year. Click on the row to select that event.