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Tornado Warning 20, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2014, 5:57 PM CDT for Panola County, Mississippi. It was in force for 48 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
- Apr 27, 2014, 5:57 PM CDT (22:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2014, 6:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Panola County, MS
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 5:32 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 3 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KBYH), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 55 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
- 644 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -205 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1166 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 134 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.3
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
212
WFUS54 KMEG 272257
TORMEG
MSC107-272345-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0020.140427T2257Z-140427T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
557 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
PANOLA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI...
* UNTIL 645 PM CDT
* AT 557 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR CURTIS STATION...OR 13
MILES WEST OF BATESVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO BATESVILLE
AND JOHN W KYLE 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3427 9013 3430 9019 3436 9020 3455 8985
3455 8972 3427 8972 3416 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 237DEG 22KT 3427 9014
$$3 follow-up statements
184
WWUS54 KMEG 272308
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
608 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
MSC107-272345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140427T2345Z/
PANOLA MS-
608 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR PANOLA
COUNTY...
AT 608 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR ASA...OR 8 MILES
WEST OF BATESVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO BATESVILLE...
GLENVILLE...CHAPELTOWN...ASA...BALLENTINE...HAYES CROSSING AND JOHN W
KYLE STATE PARK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER
SIZE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
&&
LAT...LON 3422 9011 3428 9012 3437 9016 3455 8985
3455 8972 3431 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 237DEG 22KT 3432 9007
$$018
WWUS54 KMEG 272314
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
614 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
MSC107-272345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140427T2345Z/
PANOLA MS-
614 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR PANOLA
COUNTY...
AT 613 PM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR BALLENTINE...OR 7 MILES WEST OF
BATESVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH. AT 559 PM CDT...LAW
ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO NEAR HOOD ROAD NEAR THE PANOLA AND
QUITMAN COUNTY LINE.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO BATESVILLE...
GLENVILLE...BALLENTINE...HAYES CROSSING AND JOHN W KYLE STATE PARK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
STURDY SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST
DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 9006 3429 9009 3438 9014 3455 8985
3455 8972 3431 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 235DEG 22KT 3435 9005
$$908
WWUS54 KMEG 272330
SVSMEG
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
630 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
MSC107-272345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140427T2345Z/
PANOLA MS-
630 PM CDT SUN APR 27 2014
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
PANOLA COUNTY...
AT 630 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR SARDIS...OR 7
MILES WEST OF JOHN W KYLE STATE PARK...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GLENVILLE...
HAYES CROSSING AND JOHN W KYLE STATE PARK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
STURDY SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST
DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A STORM SHELTER. IF NO
STORM SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
&&
LAT...LON 3432 8995 3435 9001 3442 9007 3455 8985
3455 8972 3438 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 230DEG 27KT 3443 8993
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 3:35 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more | 33 hr |
| Apr 27, 11:03 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Lowndes, Monroe | 3 days |
| Apr 27, 11:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Monroe | 4 days |
| Apr 27, 11:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Monroe | 4 days |
| Apr 27, 12:42 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Apr 27, 1:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Marshall, Tate | 5 hr |
| Apr 27, 2:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 40 min |
| Apr 27, 2:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall | 5 hr |
| Apr 27, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 2:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Prentiss, Tippah | 5 hr |
| Apr 27, 3:44 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate, Tunica | 2 hr |
| Apr 27, 3:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 4:13 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lee, Prentiss, Union | 3 hr |
| Apr 27, 4:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Quitman | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica | 50 min |
| Apr 27, 5:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman | 46 min |
| Apr 27, 5:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 3 hr |
| Apr 27, 5:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Quitman, Tunica | 41 min |
| Apr 27, 6:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica | 42 min |
| Apr 27, 6:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate | 48 min |
| Apr 27, 6:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate | 38 min |
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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.