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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Nov 5, 2018, 9:43 PM CST for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 47 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
- Nov 5, 2018, 9:43 PM CST (03:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 5, 2018, 10:30 PM CST
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Calhoun County, MS, Lafayette County, MS, Pontotoc County, MS, Yalobusha County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:04 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KBYH), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 89 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
- 22 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -63 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 602 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
876
WFUS54 KMEG 060343
TORMEG
MSC013-071-115-161-060430-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0048.181106T0343Z-181106T0430Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
943 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
Yalobusha County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southwestern Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1030 PM CST.
* At 942 PM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Coffeeville,
or 8 miles southeast of George Payne State Park, moving east at 50
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Banner, Tula, Velma, Paris, Toccopola,
Robbs, Pine Valley, Delay, Matthews, Lafayette Springs, Sarepta and
Yocona.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8985 3409 8992 3435 8926 3411 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0342Z 250DEG 43KT 3404 8980
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
702
WWUS54 KMEG 060355
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
955 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
MSC013-071-115-161-060430-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-181106T0430Z/
Lafayette MS-Yalobusha MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
955 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE...NORTHEASTERN YALOBUSHA...NORTHWESTERN
CALHOUN AND SOUTHWESTERN PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 955 PM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Velma, or near Water Valley,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Banner, Tula, Velma, Paris, Toccopola,
Robbs, Pine Valley, Delay, Matthews, Lafayette Springs, Sarepta and
Yocona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8971 3414 8980 3435 8926 3411 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0355Z 250DEG 43KT 3409 8962
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$265
WWUS54 KMEG 060408
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1008 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
MSC161-060418-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-181106T0430Z/
Yalobusha MS-
1008 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN YALOBUSHA 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 300 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3401 8950 3425 8951 3435 8926 3411 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0408Z 250DEG 43KT 3415 8944
$$
MSC013-071-115-060430-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-181106T0430Z/
Lafayette MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
1008 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN CALHOUN AND SOUTHWESTERN
PONTOTOC COUNTIES...
At 1008 PM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Paris, or 11 miles east of Water
Valley, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Tula, Banner, Paris, Toccopola, Matthews, Robbs, Lafayette Springs,
Sarepta, Delay and Yocona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3401 8950 3425 8951 3435 8926 3411 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0408Z 250DEG 43KT 3415 8944
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$382
WWUS54 KMEG 060420
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1020 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
MSC013-071-115-060430-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-181106T0430Z/
Lafayette MS-Calhoun MS-Pontotoc MS-
1020 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN
CALHOUN AND SOUTHWESTERN PONTOTOC COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM
CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3401 8950 3425 8951 3435 8926 3411 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0420Z 250DEG 43KT 3420 8928
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman | 38 min |
| Nov 5, 8:27 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Panola | 48 min |
| Nov 5, 9:06 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Union | 39 min |
| Nov 5, 9:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 52 min |
| Nov 5, 9:22 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Lafayette, Panola | 81 min |
| Nov 5, 9:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Prentiss, Tippah, Union | 24 min |
| Nov 5, 10:11 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Yalobusha | 114 min |
| Nov 5, 10:23 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah, Union | 50 min |
| Nov 5, 10:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lee, Pontotoc, Union | 48 min |
| Nov 5, 10:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 32 min |
| Nov 5, 10:48 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Pontotoc | 83 min |
| Nov 5, 10:51 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 73 min |
| Nov 5, 11:01 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Tishomingo | 11 min |
| Nov 5, 11:01 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc | 44 min |
| Nov 5, 11:22 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 34 min |
| Nov 5, 11:29 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee | 74 min |
| Nov 6, 1:22 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more | 7 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.