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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2019, 11:06 PM CDT for Itawamba County, Monroe County, Mississippi. It was in force for 39 min. 1 report 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
- Apr 13, 2019, 11:06 PM CDT (04:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2019, 11:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Itawamba County, MS, Monroe County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 11:07 PM CDT | TORNADO | 9 Se Aberdeen, MS | *** 1 FATAL, 3 INJ *** MULTIPLE HOMES DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE INJURIES IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON. AT LEAST ONE FATALITY WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUING. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:11 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 164 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
- 506 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -34 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1458 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 240 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 428 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 3.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 140406
TORMEG
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0021.190414T0406Z-190414T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1106 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
Eastern Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1105 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Kolola Springs, or near
Columbus AFB, moving northeast 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...
Amory, Smithville, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman, Sipsey Fork, New
Hamilton, Quincy, Cardsville, Turon, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens,
Greenwood Springs and Parham.
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 3367 8850 3368 8849 3368 8855 3417 8840
3415 8819 3375 8825 3374 8833 3372 8833
3368 8837 3369 8839 3367 8842 3368 8843
3366 8846 3366 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 0405Z 202DEG 44KT 3371 8843
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$5 follow-up statements
796
WWUS54 KMEG 140409
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1109 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T0445Z/
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-
1109 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND EASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 1109 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles north of Kolola Springs, or 8 miles north of Columbus
AFB, moving north at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Amory, Smithville, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman, Sipsey Fork, New
Hamilton, Quincy, Cardsville, Turon, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens,
Greenwood Springs and Parham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3367 8850 3368 8849 3368 8855 3417 8840
3415 8819 3375 8825 3374 8833 3372 8833
3368 8837 3369 8839 3367 8842 3368 8843
3366 8846 3366 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 0409Z 200DEG 43KT 3376 8842
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$308
WWUS54 KMEG 140414
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1114 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T0445Z/
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-
1114 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND EASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 1114 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles northwest of Caledonia, or 8 miles east of Aberdeen,
moving north at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Amory, Smithville, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman, Sipsey Fork, New
Hamilton, Quincy, Cardsville, Turon, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens,
Greenwood Springs and Parham.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3367 8850 3368 8849 3368 8855 3417 8840
3415 8819 3375 8825 3374 8833 3372 8833
3368 8837 3369 8839 3367 8842 3368 8843
3366 8846 3366 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 0414Z 201DEG 30KT 3379 8841
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$534
WWUS54 KMEG 140424
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1124 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T0445Z/
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-
1124 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 1124 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of Amory, moving
north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Amory, Aberdeen, Smithville, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman, Sipsey Fork,
Quincy, Cardsville, Turon, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens, Greenwood
Springs and Parham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8840 3415 8819 3378 8825 3379 8852
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 194DEG 31KT 3388 8839
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$652
WWUS54 KMEG 140431
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1131 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T0445Z/
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-
1131 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 1130 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Detroit, or 10 miles northwest of Sulligent, moving
northeast at 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Amory, Smithville, New Salem, Hatley, Gattman, Sipsey Fork, Quincy,
Cardsville, Turon, Splunge, Wise Gap, Athens, Greenwood Springs and
Parham.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8840 3415 8819 3383 8824 3388 8849
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 202DEG 46KT 3399 8828
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$080
WWUS54 KMEG 140436
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1136 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
MSC057-095-140445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T0445Z/
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-
1136 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 1136 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Smithville, or 11 miles northeast of Amory, moving north
at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Salem, Parham and Turon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8840 3415 8819 3396 8822 3400 8837
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 181DEG 42KT 3405 8830
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 4 hr |
| Apr 13, 8:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Yalobusha | 22 min |
| Apr 13, 9:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Calhoun | 36 min |
| Apr 13, 9:16 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, Quitman | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chickasaw | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 10:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 36 min |
| Apr 13, 10:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Pontotoc, Union | 39 min |
| Apr 13, 10:26 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Tate, Tunica | 29 hr |
| Apr 13, 10:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Monroe | 43 min |
| Apr 13, 10:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Union | 4 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Union | 28 min |
| Apr 13, 11:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee, Prentiss | 50 min |
| Apr 13, 11:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Monroe | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Tishomingo | 24 min |
| Apr 13, 11:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee, Monroe | 42 min |
| Apr 14, 12:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 44 min |
| Apr 14, 12:06 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, Tunica | 13 days |
| Apr 14, 2:25 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Union | 22 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.