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Tornado Warning 53, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Aug 31, 2017, 12:55 PM CDT for Benton County, Tippah County, Mississippi. It was in force for 50 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
- Aug 31, 2017, 12:55 PM CDT (17:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2017, 1:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Benton County, MS, Tippah County, MS
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 11:13 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KBYH), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 74 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
- 20 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -77 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 525 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 2 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
236
WFUS54 KMEG 311755
TORMEG
MSC009-139-311845-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0053.170831T1755Z-170831T1845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1255 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northeastern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 145 PM CDT
* At 1254 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located near Blue Mountain, or 7 miles west of Ripley, moving
northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Gravestown around 105 PM CDT.
Snow Lake Shores around 125 PM CDT.
Canaan around 135 PM CDT.
Lamar around 145 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Brody,
Bethel, New Canaan, Whitten Town, Hamilton and Ashland.
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 3460 8907 3492 8935 3494 8935 3500 8914
3499 8907 3467 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 152DEG 21KT 3470 8907
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
WOODALL2 follow-up statements
190
WWUS54 KMEG 311825
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
125 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC139-311835-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-170831T1845Z/
Tippah MS-
125 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN TIPPAH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3481 8925 3492 8935 3494 8935 3498 8922
3484 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 131DEG 25KT 3485 8923
$$
MSC009-311845-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-170831T1845Z/
Benton MS-
125 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BENTON COUNTY...
At 125 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
over Snow Lake Shores, or 13 miles northeast of Holly Springs, moving
northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Lamar around 140 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ashland.
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 3481 8925 3492 8935 3494 8935 3498 8922
3484 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 131DEG 25KT 3485 8923
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$930
WWUS54 KMEG 311842
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
142 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC009-311852-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-170831T1845Z/
Benton MS-
142 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BENTON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
145 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and is no longer producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning
will be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3481 8925 3492 8935 3494 8935 3498 8922
3484 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 152DEG 21KT 3493 8928
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 9:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tate | 30 min |
| Aug 31, 9:53 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tate | 18 min |
| Aug 31, 10:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tunica | 43 min |
| Aug 31, 10:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Yalobusha | 44 min |
| Aug 31, 10:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Panola, Yalobusha | 23 min |
| Aug 31, 10:51 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Pontotoc | 39 min |
| Aug 31, 10:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Panola, Yalobusha | 50 min |
| Aug 31, 11:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 11:21 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Tippah, Union | 39 min |
| Aug 31, 11:22 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton | 53 min |
| Aug 31, 11:24 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Panola | 51 min |
| Aug 31, 11:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lee, Pontotoc, Union | 31 min |
| Aug 31, 11:36 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica | 39 min |
| Aug 31, 11:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw | 35 min |
| Aug 31, 11:57 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tate | 48 min |
| Aug 31, 11:58 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Pontotoc, Tippah, Union | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 12:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall | 44 min |
| Aug 31, 12:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Tippah | 42 min |
| Aug 31, 12:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Pontotoc | 31 min |
| Aug 31, 12:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Tippah, Union | 29 min |
| Aug 31, 12:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Panola, Tate, Tunica | 42 min |
| Aug 31, 12:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Pontotoc, Union | 31 min |
| Aug 31, 12:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 41 min |
| Aug 31, 1:02 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica | 6 hr |
| Aug 31, 1:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 1:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lee, Pontotoc, Union | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 1:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Prentiss | 52 min |
| Aug 31, 1:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 1:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lee, Prentiss, Tippah, Union | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 1:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Alcorn | 18 min |
| Aug 31, 2:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tippah | 43 min |
| Aug 31, 2:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 28 min |
| Aug 31, 2:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tishomingo | 34 min |
| Aug 31, 2:36 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall, Tippah | 9 hr |
| Aug 31, 2:51 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 3:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 3:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, DeSoto, Marshall | 9 hr |
| Aug 31, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah | 28 min |
| Aug 31, 4:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 6 hr |
| Aug 31, 4:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah | 26 min |
| Aug 31, 5:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman and 2 more | 6 hr |
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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.