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Tornado Warning 17, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2017, 6:06 PM CDT for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 54 min. 2 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
- Mar 27, 2017, 6:06 PM CDT (23:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Chester County, TN, Decatur County, TN, Hardin County, TN, Henderson County, TN, McNairy County, TN
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 164 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 7:09 PM CDT | HAIL 0.75 | 3 E Swift, TN | |
| Mar 27, 7:10 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | Olive Hill, TN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 12:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 157 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
- 48 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -156 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1296 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
519
WFUS54 KMEG 272306
TORMEG
TNC023-039-071-077-109-280000-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0017.170327T2306Z-170328T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
606 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Henderson County in western Tennessee...
Northeastern McNairy County in western Tennessee...
Northern Hardin County in western Tennessee...
East central Chester County in western Tennessee...
Southern Decatur County in western Tennessee...
* Until 700 PM CDT
* At 606 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located near Morris Chapel, or 12 miles northwest of Savannah,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Olive Hill around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Thurman, Saltillo, Milledgeville, Right, Sibley, Hinkle, Roby, Five
Forks, Pleasant Grove and Swift.
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 3539 8798 3539 8803 3537 8802 3537 8801
3535 8801 3533 8802 3530 8802 3529 8798
3518 8799 3530 8842 3547 8841 3541 8798
3541 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 283DEG 30KT 3537 8835
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
415
WWUS54 KMEG 272317
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
617 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
TNC023-077-109-272327-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170328T0000Z/
Henderson TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN-
617 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HENDERSON...NORTHEASTERN
MCNAIRY AND EAST CENTRAL CHESTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
western Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3540 8798 3539 8798 3539 8803 3537 8802
3537 8801 3536 8801 3533 8802 3530 8802
3529 8798 3518 8799 3529 8837 3542 8832
3541 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 276DEG 24KT 3536 8824
$$
TNC039-071-280000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170328T0000Z/
Hardin TN-Decatur TN-
617 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
HARDIN AND SOUTHERN DECATUR COUNTIES...
At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
near Sardis, or 9 miles north of Savannah, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Olive Hill around 645 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Saltillo, Five Forks, Right, Swift, Olivehill, Sibley, Bucktown,
Cerro Gordo, Coffee Landing and Hinkle.
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 3540 8798 3539 8798 3539 8803 3537 8802
3537 8801 3536 8801 3533 8802 3530 8802
3529 8798 3518 8799 3529 8837 3542 8832
3541 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 276DEG 24KT 3536 8824
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$362
WWUS54 KMEG 272325
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
625 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
TNC039-272334-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170328T0000Z/
Decatur TN-
625 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN DECATUR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
western Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3533 8802 3530 8802 3529 8798 3518 8799
3528 8832 3537 8827 3536 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 277DEG 33KT 3531 8823
$$
TNC071-280000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170328T0000Z/
Hardin TN-
625 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
HARDIN COUNTY...
At 624 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
near Savannah, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Olive Hill around 645 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Swift,
Olivehill, Sibley, Bucktown, Cerro Gordo and Coffee Landing.
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 3533 8802 3530 8802 3529 8798 3518 8799
3528 8832 3537 8827 3536 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 277DEG 33KT 3531 8823
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$954
WWUS54 KMEG 272336
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
636 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
TNC071-280000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170328T0000Z/
Hardin TN-
636 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTY...
At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
near Olive Hill, or 8 miles northeast of Savannah, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Olive Hill around 645 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Swift,
Olivehill, Bucktown and Cerro Gordo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 8802 3530 8802 3529 8798 3518 8799
3525 8821 3537 8819 3536 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 276DEG 28KT 3531 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 4:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Madison | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 4:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Madison | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 5:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Gibson, Weakley | 52 min |
| Mar 27, 11:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Shelby | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 11:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Haywood, Shelby, Tipton | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 11:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette | 42 min |
| Mar 27, 12:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lake | 15 min |
| Mar 27, 12:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 12:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lake | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 12:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Dyer, Obion | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 12:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Gibson, Obion, Weakley | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 1:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardeman, McNairy | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 1:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Gibson | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 1:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 1:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | McNairy | 39 min |
| Mar 27, 1:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 20 min |
| Mar 27, 1:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lauderdale | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 2:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Gibson, Weakley | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 2:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 21 min |
| Mar 27, 2:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Hardin | 27 min |
| Mar 27, 2:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Henry | 39 min |
| Mar 27, 2:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Gibson, Weakley | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 2:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Haywood, Lauderdale, Tipton | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 3:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Crockett, Gibson, Weakley | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 3:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lauderdale | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 3:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lauderdale | 16 min |
| Mar 27, 3:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Haywood, Henderson, Madison | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Lauderdale | 52 min |
| Mar 27, 4:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Henderson, Madison | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 4:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Haywood, Lauderdale, Tipton | 50 min |
| Mar 27, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Haywood, Madison | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Haywood, Madison | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 4:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 4:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Decatur, Henderson | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 5:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison, Tipton | 50 min |
| Mar 27, 5:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Henderson, Madison | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Henry | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 5:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Decatur | 15 min |
| Mar 27, 5:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison | 56 min |
| Mar 27, 5:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Decatur, Henderson | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, McNairy | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, McNairy | 65 min |
| Mar 27, 6:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardin, McNairy | 61 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.