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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Feb 24, 2011, 8:00 PM CST for Carroll County, Henry County, Tennessee. It was in force for 45 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2011, 8:00 PM CST (02:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2011, 8:45 PM CST
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Carroll County, TN, Henry County, TN
The radar
The Paducah radar (KPAH), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 8:10 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Huntingdon, TN | TREES DOWN AT TATE LOOP ROAD OFF HIGHWAY 70 SOUTHWEST OF HUNTINGDON. POWER LINES WERE ALSO DOWN. |
| Feb 24, 8:10 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Huntingdon, TN | TREES DOWN AND SMALL LIMBS ON ROADS |
| Feb 24, 8:52 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Huntingdon, TN | TREES DOWN AND SMALL LIMBS ON ROADS |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2:34 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 2.0 hours before the alert went out and 160 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 17 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -79 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 793 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 538 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 629 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
697
WFUS54 KMEG 250200
TORMEG
TNC017-079-250245-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.110225T0200Z-110225T0245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
800 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTHWEST TENNESSEE...
SOUTHERN HENRY COUNTY IN NORTHWEST TENNESSEE...
* UNTIL 845 PM CST
* AT 800 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR ATWOOD...OR 6 MILES
EAST OF MILAN...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HUNTINGDON
AND MCKENZIE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
.THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
.TORNADOES ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE AND CONFIRM AT NIGHT. TAKE COVER NOW.
&&
LAT...LON 3626 8809 3613 8821 3603 8821 3585 8865
3587 8869 3604 8869 3613 8856 3612 8853
3614 8853 3616 8850 3632 8810 3631 8809
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 242DEG 46KT 3598 8859
$$3 follow-up statements
136
WWUS54 KMEG 250215
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
815 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
TNC017-079-250245-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110225T0245Z/
CARROLL TN-HENRY TN-
815 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...
AT 815 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR HUNTINGDON...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HOLLOW
ROCK...HUNTINGDON...SPRING CREEK...MANSFIELD...VAN DYKE...OLD
SPRINGVILLE...HAIGLER RIDGE...MANLEYVILLE...MIXIE...EPHESUS...CREWS
STORE AND TATE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
.TORNADOES ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE AND CONFIRM AT NIGHT. TAKE COVER NOW.
.A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ALERT AREA.
&&
LAT...LON 3626 8809 3613 8821 3603 8821 3592 8848
3598 8849 3605 8847 3609 8845 3610 8844
3615 8844 3618 8844 3632 8810 3631 8809
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 242DEG 46KT 3607 8838
$$153
WWUS54 KMEG 250232
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
832 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
TNC017-250242-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110225T0245Z/
CARROLL TN-
832 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CARROLL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
AT 832 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE
AREA...AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY.
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED.
.A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ALERT AREA.
LAT...LON 3626 8809 3613 8821 3627 8822 3632 8810
3631 8809
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 242DEG 46KT 3617 8814
$$
TNC079-250245-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110225T0245Z/
HENRY TN-
832 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTY...
AT 832 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO INDICATE A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED
NEAR SPRING CREEK...OR 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF CAMDEN...MOVING NORTHEAST
AT 55 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SPRING
CREEK...OLD SPRINGVILLE...HAIGLER RIDGE AND MANLEYVILLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
.TORNADOES ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE AND CONFIRM AT NIGHT. TAKE COVER NOW.
.A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ALERT AREA.
&&
LAT...LON 3626 8809 3613 8821 3627 8822 3632 8810
3631 8809
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 242DEG 46KT 3617 8814
$$345
WWUS54 KMEG 250238
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
838 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
TNC079-250248-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110225T0245Z/
HENRY TN-
838 PM CST THU FEB 24 2011
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
845 PM CST...
AT 838 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE AREA.
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.
LAT...LON 3626 8809 3613 8821 3627 8822 3632 8810
3631 8809
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 242DEG 46KT 3620 8805
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 6:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Tipton, Weakley | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 6:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lauderdale | 31 min |
| Feb 24, 6:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Obion, Weakley | 28 min |
| Feb 24, 6:23 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lauderdale, Tipton | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 6:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Fayette, Gibson, Henry, Shelby, Tipton and 1 more | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 6:34 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Shelby | 26 min |
| Feb 24, 6:38 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion | 52 min |
| Feb 24, 6:41 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Lauderdale, Tipton | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 6:56 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Fayette, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 6:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Fayette, Haywood, Shelby, Tipton | 48 min |
| Feb 24, 6:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale and 2 more | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 7:15 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Shelby | 45 min |
| Feb 24, 7:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Shelby | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 7:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Lauderdale, Obion and 1 more | 39 min |
| Feb 24, 7:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Henry | 90 days |
| Feb 24, 7:31 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Madison | 44 min |
| Feb 24, 7:32 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Madison | 43 min |
| Feb 24, 7:52 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Carroll, Henry | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 7:56 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy | 49 min |
| Feb 24, 7:58 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Henderson, Madison | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 7:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Henry, Weakley | 47 min |
| Feb 24, 7:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy | 47 min |
| Feb 24, 8:04 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 8:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Henderson | 19 min |
| Feb 24, 8:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and 1 more | 48 min |
| Feb 24, 8:23 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Decatur | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 8:34 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 56 min |
| Feb 24, 8:47 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 9:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardin | 36 min |
| Feb 25, 6:40 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Lauderdale | 11 hr |
| Feb 25, 6:40 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake | 34 days |
| Feb 25, 6:40 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale | 37 days |
| Feb 25, 1:37 PM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Lauderdale, Tipton | 38 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.