Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2012
Tornado Warning 14, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Jan 22, 2012, 11:40 PM CST for Alcorn County, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Hardin County, McNairy County, Tennessee. It was in force for 33 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 22, 2012, 11:40 PM CST (05:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 23, 2012, 12:13 AM CST
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Alcorn County, MS, Tishomingo County, MS, Hardin County, TN, McNairy County, TN
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 10:59 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 998 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 455 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 475 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 474 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 10.8
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
251
WFUS54 KMEG 230540
TORMEG
MSC003-141-TNC071-109-230630-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0014.120123T0540Z-120123T0630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
1140 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN ALCORN COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI...
NORTHWESTERN TISHOMINGO COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI...
HARDIN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...
SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...
* UNTIL 1230 AM CST
* AT 1140 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO 9 MILES WEST OF PINEFLAT...
OR 6 MILES EAST OF CORINTH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PICKWICK
LANDING STATE PARK.
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 3499 8812 3500 8819 3497 8818 3485 8844
3505 8852 3536 8801 3535 8800 3531 8801
3529 8797 3506 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 0540Z 238DEG 39KT 3497 8840
$$
RRH/WRB3 follow-up statements
891
WWUS54 KMEG 230550
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
1150 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
MSC003-141-TNC109-230600-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120123T0630Z/
TISHOMINGO MS-ALCORN MS-MCNAIRY TN-
1150 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY...NORTHEASTERN ALCORN
AND NORTHWESTERN TISHOMINGO COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
AT 1150 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE AREA
AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY.
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED.
LAT...LON 3499 8812 3500 8819 3499 8836 3514 8837
3536 8801 3535 8800 3531 8801 3529 8797
3506 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 0550Z 231DEG 52KT 3510 8823
$$
TNC071-230630-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120123T0630Z/
HARDIN TN-
1150 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR HARDIN
COUNTY...
AT 1150 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR PICKWICK DAM...OR
NEAR PICKWICK LANDING STATE PARK...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO WALKERTOWN...
OLIVEHILL...CENTER STAR...MADDOX...LOWRYVILLE...POLLARDS MILL...
BRUTON BRANCH...WINN SPRINGS...RED SULPHUR SPRINGS...PITTSBURG
LANDING...HURLEY...HAMBURG...CHILDERS HILL AND SOUTHSIDE.
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.
.TORNADOES ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE AND CONFIRM AT NIGHT. TAKE COVER NOW.
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8812 3500 8819 3499 8836 3514 8837
3536 8801 3535 8800 3531 8801 3529 8797
3506 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 0550Z 231DEG 52KT 3510 8823
$$
RRH/WRB531
WWUS54 KMEG 230559
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
1159 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
TNC071-230630-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120123T0630Z/
HARDIN TN-
1159 PM CST SUN JAN 22 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR EASTERN
HARDIN COUNTY...
AT 1159 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR LOWRYVILLE...OR 7
MILES SOUTHEAST OF SAVANNAH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO OLIVEHILL...
CENTER STAR AND LOWRYVILLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
.TORNADOES ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE AND CONFIRM AT NIGHT. TAKE COVER NOW.
&&
LAT...LON 3507 8816 3522 8824 3536 8801 3535 8800
3531 8801 3529 8797 3506 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 231DEG 52KT 3518 8810
$$
RRH/WRB595
WWUS54 KMEG 230613
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
1213 AM CST MON JAN 23 2012
TNC071-230623-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120123T0630Z/
HARDIN TN-
1213 AM CST MON JAN 23 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN HARDIN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
AT 1213 AM 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 3507 8816 3522 8824 3536 8801 3535 8800
3531 8801 3529 8797 3506 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 0613Z 231DEG 52KT 3530 8790
$$
RRH/WRBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 9:01 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma | 44 min |
| Jan 22, 9:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tunica | 27 min |
| Jan 22, 9:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Tunica | 24 min |
| Jan 22, 9:41 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica | 49 min |
| Jan 22, 9:46 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate, Tunica | 29 min |
| Jan 22, 9:55 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 22 min |
| Jan 22, 10:06 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tunica | 24 min |
| Jan 22, 10:10 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 35 min |
| Jan 22, 10:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman and 3 more | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 10:27 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, DeSoto, Marshall | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 10:38 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 52 min |
| Jan 22, 11:04 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 11:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Monroe | 32 min |
| Jan 22, 11:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and 2 more | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 11:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Tishomingo | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 11:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 47 min |
| Jan 22, 11:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Pontotoc, Tippah, Union | 47 min |
| Jan 23, 12:14 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Panola, Pontotoc, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 46 min |
| Jan 23, 12:34 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Union | 41 min |
| Jan 23, 12:57 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw, Itawamba | 48 min |
| Jan 23, 1:00 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Calhoun, Yalobusha | 30 min |
| Jan 23, 1:10 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Itawamba | 32 min |
| Jan 23, 1:31 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw | 29 min |
| Jan 23, 1:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw | 31 min |
| Jan 22, 9:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton | 55 min |
| Jan 22, 9:23 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake, Obion | 52 min |
| Jan 22, 9:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale | 27 min |
| Jan 22, 9:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Gibson, Obion, Weakley | 33 min |
| Jan 22, 9:47 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Crockett, Gibson, Haywood | 43 min |
| Jan 22, 10:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Gibson, Obion, Weakley | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 10:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 10:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Henry, Weakley | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 10:47 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Madison, Tipton | 43 min |
| Jan 22, 11:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Madison | 45 min |
| Jan 22, 11:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Haywood and 2 more | 53 min |
| Jan 22, 11:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, McNairy | 44 min |
Nearby
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.