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2025 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 15

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Storm Based Warning History

984 
WFUS54 KMEG 150500
TORMEG
ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.250315T0500Z-250315T0545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1200 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  South central Clay County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1200 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Bono, 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...
  Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge
  State Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz,
  Rector, Dorothy, Mounds, Halliday, Winesburg, Light, Leonard,
  Lanieve, Finch, Lorado, and Herndon.

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 3588 9087 3592 9087 3593 9086 3596 9086
      3598 9084 3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084
      3608 9082 3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075
      3615 9076 3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023
      3584 9089 3588 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0500Z 229DEG 45KT 3592 9088 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
285 
WWUS54 KMEG 150512
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1212 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Clay AR-
1212 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
GREENE...NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1212 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Frierson State Park, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector,
Dorothy, Mounds, Halliday, Light, Leonard, Lanieve, Finch, Lorado,
Herndon, and Faulknerville.

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 3588 9083 3592 9087 3593 9086 3596 9086
      3598 9084 3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084
      3608 9082 3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075
      3615 9076 3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023
      3589 9078
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 235DEG 38KT 3598 9076 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
042 
WWUS54 KMEG 150516
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Clay AR-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
GREENE...NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1216 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lake Frierson
State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector,
Mounds, Halliday, Light, Leonard, Lanieve, Finch, Lorado, Herndon,
Faulknerville, and Noxburn.

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 3591 9080 3593 9086 3596 9086 3598 9084
      3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084 3608 9082
      3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075 3615 9076
      3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023 3591 9074
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 233DEG 43KT 3599 9068 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
242 
WWUS54 KMEG 150527
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC031-150537-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Craighead AR-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD 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 300 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 9016 3615 9026 3597 9063 3597 9079
      3600 9082 3607 9077 3638 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 229DEG 45KT 3608 9055 

$$

ARC021-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Clay AR-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR GREENE
AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1227 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Paragould, moving northeast at 50 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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector, Mounds, Halliday,
Light, Leonard, Finch, Lorado, Noxburn, Beech Grove, Paragould,
Fontaine, and Cotton Belt.

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 3622 9016 3615 9026 3597 9063 3597 9079
      3600 9082 3607 9077 3638 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 229DEG 45KT 3608 9055 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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984 
WFUS54 KMEG 150500
TORMEG
ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.250315T0500Z-250315T0545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1200 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  South central Clay County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1200 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Bono, 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...
  Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge
  State Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz,
  Rector, Dorothy, Mounds, Halliday, Winesburg, Light, Leonard,
  Lanieve, Finch, Lorado, and Herndon.

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 3588 9087 3592 9087 3593 9086 3596 9086
      3598 9084 3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084
      3608 9082 3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075
      3615 9076 3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023
      3584 9089 3588 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0500Z 229DEG 45KT 3592 9088 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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285 
WWUS54 KMEG 150512
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1212 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Clay AR-
1212 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
GREENE...NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1212 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Frierson State Park, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector,
Dorothy, Mounds, Halliday, Light, Leonard, Lanieve, Finch, Lorado,
Herndon, and Faulknerville.

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 3588 9083 3592 9087 3593 9086 3596 9086
      3598 9084 3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084
      3608 9082 3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075
      3615 9076 3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023
      3589 9078
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 235DEG 38KT 3598 9076 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
Permalink to 202503150516-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
042 
WWUS54 KMEG 150516
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC021-031-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Clay AR-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
GREENE...NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1216 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lake Frierson
State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Evening Star, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector,
Mounds, Halliday, Light, Leonard, Lanieve, Finch, Lorado, Herndon,
Faulknerville, and Noxburn.

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 3591 9080 3593 9086 3596 9086 3598 9084
      3599 9086 3602 9084 3604 9084 3608 9082
      3611 9077 3613 9077 3615 9075 3615 9076
      3638 9049 3622 9016 3617 9023 3591 9074
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 233DEG 43KT 3599 9068 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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242 
WWUS54 KMEG 150527
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC031-150537-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Craighead AR-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CRAIGHEAD 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 300 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 9016 3615 9026 3597 9063 3597 9079
      3600 9082 3607 9077 3638 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 229DEG 45KT 3608 9055 

$$

ARC021-055-150545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250315T0545Z/
Greene AR-Clay AR-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR GREENE
AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTIES...

At 1227 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Paragould, moving northeast at 50 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...
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley's Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector, Mounds, Halliday,
Light, Leonard, Finch, Lorado, Noxburn, Beech Grove, Paragould,
Fontaine, and Cotton Belt.

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 3622 9016 3615 9026 3597 9063 3597 9079
      3600 9082 3607 9077 3638 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 229DEG 45KT 3608 9055 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH

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