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Tornado Warning 112, NWS Tulsa, OK

October 21, 2019Benton County, Carroll County, Arkansas

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this tornado warning at Oct 21, 2019, 12:25 AM CDT for Benton County, Carroll County, Arkansas. It was in force for 35 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
Oct 21, 2019, 12:25 AM CDT (05:25 UTC)
Expired
Oct 21, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Benton County, AR, Carroll County, AR

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 21, 12:29 AM CDTTSTM WND DMGRogers, AR*** 1 FATAL *** LARGE TREE FELL ON HOME CAUSING ONE FATALITY TO OCCUPANT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Oct 21, 12:30 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Sw Rogers, ARSIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE TO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN SW ROGERS.
Oct 21, 12:32 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sw Rogers, ARPICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS DAMAGE TO A HOTEL JUST SW OF ROGERS.
Oct 21, 12:35 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ene Rogers, ARBOATS AND DOCKS DAMAGED AT PRAIRIE CREEK MARINA.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Oct 20, 8:27 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 64 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2019-10-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 183 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2019-10-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 270 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
183 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-126 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1000 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
270 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

159 
WFUS54 KTSA 210525
TORTSA
ARC007-015-210600-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0112.191021T0525Z-191021T0600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1225 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Benton County in northwestern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Carroll County in northwestern Arkansas...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1224 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes
  that may not be visible due to heavy rain was located near
  Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

* Locations in or near the path include...
  Rogers...                         Bentonville...
  Eureka Springs...                 Bella Vista...
  Lowell...                         Pea Ridge...
  Cave Springs...                   Highfill...
  Gateway...                        Beaver...
  Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
  Miller...
  Centerton...                      Avoca...
  Hill Top...                       Beaver Lake...
  Walnut Hill...                    Vaughn...
  Monte Ne...                       Larue...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 79 and 93.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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!

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tulsa.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 9430 3637 9440 3650 9411 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0524Z 243DEG 50KT 3630 9427 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
4 follow-up statements
239 
WWUS54 KTSA 210536
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1236 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

ARC007-015-210600-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191021T0600Z/
Benton AR-Carroll AR-
1236 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...

At 1236 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes
that may not be visible due to heavy rain was located 4 miles
northeast of Rogers, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

Locations in or near the path include...
Rogers...                         Bentonville...
Eureka Springs...                 Lowell...
Pea Ridge...                      Gateway...
Beaver...                         Avoca...
Hill Top...                       Beaver Lake...
Walnut Hill...                    Monte Ne...
Larue...                          Oak Hill...
Busch...                          

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 79 and 91.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3626 9417 3642 9422 3650 9402 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0536Z 242DEG 53KT 3639 9407 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
952 
WWUS54 KTSA 210545
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1245 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

ARC007-015-210600-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191021T0600Z/
Benton AR-Carroll AR-
1245 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...

At 1245 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes
that may not be visible due to heavy rain was located near Garfield,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

Locations in or near the path include...
Eureka Springs...                 Gateway...
Beaver...                         Larue...
Hill Top...                       Beaver Lake...
Walnut Hill...                    Oak Hill...
Busch...                          

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3630 9400 3648 9407 3650 9402 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0545Z 243DEG 50KT 3645 9392 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
893 
WWUS54 KTSA 210551
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1251 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

ARC007-210601-
/O.CAN.KTSA.TO.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191021T0600Z/
Benton AR-
1251 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON 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 CDT for northwestern
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3634 9385 3634 9387 3637 9387 3637 9388
      3639 9388 3639 9387 3650 9387 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0551Z 248DEG 50KT 3644 9380 

$$

ARC015-210600-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191021T0600Z/
Carroll AR-
1251 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTY...

At 1251 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes
that may not be visible due to heavy rain was located near Beaver,
moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

Locations in or near the path include...
Eureka Springs...                 Beaver...
Oak Hill...                       Busch...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3634 9385 3634 9387 3637 9387 3637 9388
      3639 9388 3639 9387 3650 9387 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0551Z 248DEG 50KT 3644 9380 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
574 
WWUS54 KTSA 210558
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1258 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

ARC015-210608-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191021T0600Z/
Carroll AR-
1258 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
100 AM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has weakened and the Tornado Warning has been 
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain 
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the 
area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for northwestern
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3634 9385 3634 9387 3637 9387 3637 9388
      3639 9388 3639 9387 3650 9387 3650 9367
      3639 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 243DEG 50KT 3647 9372 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 20, 11:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSABenton41 min
Oct 20, 11:59 PM CDTTornado WarningTSAWashington31 min
Oct 21, 12:02 AM CDTTornado WarningTSABenton28 min
Oct 21, 12:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSABenton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian and 1 more41 min
Oct 21, 12:30 AM CDTTornado WarningTSABenton30 min
Oct 21, 12:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSASebastian26 min
Oct 21, 12:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSABenton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian and 1 more49 min
Oct 21, 12:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSASebastian48 min
Oct 21, 1:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSASebastian24 min
Oct 21, 1:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSACarroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian21 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.