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Tornado Warning 57, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Aug 31, 2017, 1:23 PM CDT for Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was in force for 52 min. 4 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
- Aug 31, 2017, 1:23 PM CDT (18:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2017, 2:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Prentiss County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1:39 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 W Marietta, MS | DEBRIS REPORTED AND TREES DAMAGED AT HIGHWAY 366 AND C.R. 5334 |
| Aug 31, 1:43 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 S Booneville, MS | A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR COUNTY ROADS 5131 AND 5031. MINOR DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED TO SEVERAL STRUCTURES. |
| Aug 31, 1:50 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Booneville, MS | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON MEADOW CREEK ROAD. |
| Aug 31, 1:50 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Booneville, MS | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON OLD MEADOW CREEK ROAD. METAL ROOFING TORN OFF BUILDING. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 11:13 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KBYH), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 126 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.
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WFUS54 KMEG 311823
TORMEG
MSC117-311915-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0057.170831T1823Z-170831T1915Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
123 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 215 PM CDT
* At 123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located near Pratts Friendship, or 7 miles southeast of Baldwyn,
moving north 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...
Baldwyn around 145 PM CDT.
Wheeler around 150 PM CDT.
Booneville around 205 PM CDT.
Jumpertown around 215 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Geeville, Blackland, Frankstown, Gaston, Marietta and Rienzi.
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 3447 8854 3451 8854 3451 8864 3460 8872
3475 8872 3476 8870 3476 8851 3447 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 160DEG 22KT 3443 8853
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$4 follow-up statements
636
WWUS54 KMEG 311832
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
132 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC117-311915-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170831T1915Z/
Prentiss MS-
132 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
PRENTISS COUNTY...
At 132 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pratts Friendship, or near Baldwyn, moving north at 25
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Baldwyn around 145 PM CDT.
Wheeler around 150 PM CDT.
Booneville around 205 PM CDT.
Jumpertown around 210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Geeville, Blackland, Frankstown, Gaston, Marietta and Rienzi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3447 8854 3451 8854 3451 8864 3460 8872
3475 8872 3476 8870 3476 8851 3447 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 162DEG 23KT 3449 8855
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$044
WWUS54 KMEG 311845
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
145 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC117-311915-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170831T1915Z/
Prentiss MS-
145 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
PRENTISS COUNTY...
At 145 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
over Wheeler, or near Booneville, moving north at 30 mph. This storm
has a history of producing a damaging tornado.
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...
Booneville around 200 PM CDT.
Jumpertown around 205 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Blackland, Frankstown, Gaston and Rienzi.
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 3453 8863 3475 8872 3476 8870 3476 8851
3455 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 163DEG 26KT 3461 8858
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$881
WWUS54 KMEG 311854
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
154 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC117-311915-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170831T1915Z/
Prentiss MS-
154 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PRENTISS COUNTY...
At 153 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was located
over Booneville, moving north at 25 mph. This storm has a history of
producing a damaging tornado.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Jumpertown around 205 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gaston
and Rienzi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3462 8861 3475 8872 3476 8870 3476 8851
3463 8853
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 164DEG 23KT 3467 8859
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$656
WWUS54 KMEG 311912
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
212 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
MSC117-311922-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170831T1915Z/
Prentiss MS-
212 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PRENTISS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 215 PM CDT...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3462 8861 3475 8872 3476 8870 3476 8851
3463 8853
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 160DEG 22KT 3477 8863
$$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, 12:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Tippah | 50 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, 1:24 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.