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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Jan 11, 2020, 5:13 AM CST for 5 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 27 min. 3 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
- Jan 11, 2020, 5:13 AM CST (11:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2020, 5:40 AM CST
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Benton County, MS, Lafayette County, MS, Marshall County, MS, Panola County, MS, Tate County, MS
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 5:15 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Barr, MS | A FEW RESIDENCES SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE, OUTBUILDINGS WERE DESTROYED, AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE DOWNED IN THE LOOXAHOMA AND TYRO AREAS. |
| Jan 11, 5:20 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Marianna, MS | *** 1 INJ *** SIGNIFICANT WIND DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME AND TREES ALONG HIGHWAY 4 NEAR CHULAHOMA. |
| Jan 11, 5:21 AM CST | TORNADO | 4 S Marianna, MS | AN EF-0 TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO TREES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 4. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 11:58 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
| Jan 11, 4:17 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 41 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
- 346 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -25 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 532 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 341 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 385 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 111113
TORMEG
MSC009-071-093-107-137-111200-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0003.200111T1113Z-200111T1200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
513 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
Central Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Southeastern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
Southwestern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northeastern Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
* Until 600 AM CST.
* At 513 AM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Barr, or 10 miles north of
John W Kyle State Park, moving northeast at 55 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...
Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Barr, Harmontown, Laws Hill,
Marianna, Potts Camp, Malone, Waterford, Aiken, Higdon, Crossroad,
Tyro, Gilton, Chulahoma, Lake Center, Glenville, Galena, Hayes
Crossing and Winborn.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is producing tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For
your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3442 8977 3460 8990 3489 8938 3464 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 1113Z 237DEG 46KT 3457 8975
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
578
WWUS54 KMEG 111122
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
522 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
MSC107-111131-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200111T1200Z/
Panola MS-
522 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PANOLA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CST for northwestern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 AM CST
for northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3448 8962 3469 8974 3489 8938 3464 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 1121Z 236DEG 53KT 3465 8960
$$
MSC009-071-093-137-111200-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200111T1200Z/
Lafayette MS-Marshall MS-Tate MS-Benton MS-
522 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LAFAYETTE...CENTRAL MARSHALL...EAST CENTRAL TATE AND
SOUTHWESTERN BENTON COUNTIES...
At 521 AM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Marianna, or 7 miles west of
Wall Doxey State Park, moving northeast at 60 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...
Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Harmontown, Laws Hill,
Marianna, Potts Camp, Malone, Winborn, Blackwater, Waterford,
Hudsonville, Higdon, Wyatte, Gilton, Chulahoma, Lake Center, Atway,
Galena, Mahon and Spraggins.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is producing tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For
your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3448 8962 3469 8974 3489 8938 3464 8921
TIME...MOT...LOC 1121Z 236DEG 53KT 3465 8960
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$337
WWUS54 KMEG 111129
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
529 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
MSC071-137-111138-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200111T1200Z/
Lafayette MS-Tate MS-
529 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LAFAYETTE AND EAST CENTRAL
TATE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CST for northwestern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 AM CST
for northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3455 8948 3455 8953 3476 8962 3489 8938
3464 8921 3454 8946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1128Z 237DEG 46KT 3470 8950
$$
MSC009-093-111200-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200111T1200Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-
529 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL AND SOUTHWESTERN BENTON COUNTIES...
At 528 AM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Wall Doxey State Park, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Holly Springs, Wall Doxey State Park, Marianna, Potts Camp, Malone,
Winborn, Waterford, Hudsonville, Higdon, Gilton, Lake Center, Atway,
Galena, Mahon, Spraggins and Waites.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is producing tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For
your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8948 3455 8953 3476 8962 3489 8938
3464 8921 3454 8946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1128Z 237DEG 46KT 3470 8950
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$906
WWUS54 KMEG 111140
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
540 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
MSC009-093-111150-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200111T1200Z/
Marshall MS-Benton MS-
540 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL MARSHALL AND SOUTHWESTERN BENTON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CST for northwestern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 AM CST
for northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Marshall and Benton Counties.
LAT...LON 3455 8948 3455 8953 3476 8962 3489 8938
3464 8921 3454 8946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1139Z 237DEG 46KT 3479 8934
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 9:25 PM CST | River Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, Tunica | 18 days |
| Jan 11, 1:47 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Tunica | 43 min |
| Jan 11, 2:23 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Tunica | 52 min |
| Jan 11, 3:16 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Tunica | 44 min |
| Jan 11, 3:32 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Quitman | 43 min |
| Jan 11, 3:45 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tunica | 45 min |
| Jan 11, 4:04 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Quitman, Tunica | 41 min |
| Jan 11, 4:09 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 51 min |
| Jan 11, 4:16 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate, Tunica | 44 min |
| Jan 11, 4:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 38 min |
| Jan 11, 4:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate and 1 more | 46 min |
| Jan 11, 4:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, Tunica | 50 min |
| Jan 11, 4:45 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Tate | 20 min |
| Jan 11, 4:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate and 2 more | 50 min |
| Jan 11, 4:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 50 min |
| Jan 11, 5:01 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Marshall | 29 min |
| Jan 11, 5:19 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Union and 1 more | 41 min |
| Jan 11, 5:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall | 39 min |
| Jan 11, 5:34 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Tate | 5 min |
| Jan 11, 5:37 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall, Tippah, Union | 38 min |
| Jan 11, 5:52 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Lafayette | 113 min |
| Jan 11, 5:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall and 4 more | 48 min |
| Jan 11, 6:09 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Prentiss, Tippah | 51 min |
| Jan 11, 6:37 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss and 2 more | 38 min |
| Jan 11, 6:56 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 22 min |
| Jan 11, 6:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 46 min |
| Jan 11, 7:05 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 40 min |
| Jan 11, 7:08 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 52 min |
| Jan 11, 7:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee, Monroe | 50 min |
| Jan 11, 7:43 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 2 hr |
| Jan 11, 9:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 44 min |
| Jan 11, 9:17 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Jan 11, 9:47 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 28 min |
| Jan 11, 10:03 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Monroe | 42 min |
| Jan 11, 11:47 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | MEG | Itawamba | 3 hr |
| Jan 11, 11:51 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Tate, Tunica | 14 hr |
| Jan 11, 11:51 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Union | 23 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.