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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Memphis, TN

August 27, 20204 states

NWS Memphis, TN issued this wind advisory at Aug 27, 2020, 2:33 AM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at Aug 27, 2020, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 27, 2020, 2:33 AM CDT (07:33 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 27, 2020, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 28, 2020, 3:50 PM CDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
All 40 counties

Clay County, AR, Craighead County, AR, Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Greene County, AR, Lee County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Phillips County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, St. Francis County, AR, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Benton County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, DeSoto County, MS, Marshall County, MS, Panola County, MS, Quitman County, MS, Tallahatchie County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Benton County, TN, Carroll County, TN, Chester County, TN, Crockett County, TN, Decatur County, TN, Dyer County, TN, Fayette County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Haywood County, TN, Henderson County, TN, Henry County, TN, Lake County, TN, Lauderdale County, TN, Madison County, TN, Obion County, TN, Shelby County, TN, Tipton County, TN, Weakley County, TN

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:33 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 72 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2020-08-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 966 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2020-08-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
966 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-61 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1166 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
5.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

544 
WWUS74 KMEG 270733
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
233 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Midsouth through
Friday Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical Storm/Depression Laura will
affect east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, most of west
Tennessee and northwest Mississippi through Friday afternoon. 

ARZ048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-272100-
/O.NEW.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200827T2100Z-200828T2100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
233 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM CDT
Friday. 

* TIMING...4 PM CDT today through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected late tonight and early Friday morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may become
  difficult in areas of strong crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-
048-049-088-272100-
/O.NEW.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T0500Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
233 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM CDT
Friday. 

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected Friday morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may become
  difficult in areas of strong crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TNZ003-004-020-021-050>054-089-090-272100-
/O.NEW.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1200Z-200829T0000Z/
Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-
Henderson-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Martin, Dresden, Paris, Humboldt, Milan, 
Huntingdon, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
233 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. 

* TIMING...7 AM Friday through 7 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may become
  difficult in areas of strong crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

PWB
7 follow-up statements
120 
WWUS74 KMEG 271941
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
241 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Midsouth through
Friday Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical system Laura will affect 
east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, most of west Tennessee and 
northwest Mississippi through Friday afternoon.

ARZ048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-280345-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200827T2100Z-200828T2100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
241 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT FRIDAY...


* TIMING...4 PM CDT today through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected late tonight and early Friday morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may 
  become difficult in areas of strong crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-
048-049-088-280345-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T0500Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
241 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected Friday morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may 
  become difficult in areas of strong crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TNZ003-004-020-021-050>054-089-090-280345-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1200Z-200829T0000Z/
Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-
Henderson-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Martin, Dresden, Paris, Humboldt, Milan, 
Huntingdon, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
241 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...7 AM Friday through 7 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects may become airborne. Driving may 
  become difficult in areas of strong crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 mph or greater
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
726 
WWUS74 KMEG 280340
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1040 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Mid-South through
Friday Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical system Laura will affect
east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, most of west Tennessee and
northwest Mississippi through Friday afternoon.

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-
048-049-088-281300-
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T0400Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
1040 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Friday.

* TIMING..Through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds expected Friday 
  morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TNZ003-004-020-021-050>054-089-090-281300-
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1000Z-200829T0000Z/
Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-
Henderson-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Martin, Dresden, Paris, Humboldt, Milan, 
Huntingdon, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
1040 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of West Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* TIMING...5 AM Friday through 7 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds 
  expected Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARZ048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-281300-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
1040 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Quitman, Tunica, Tate, Tallahatchie, 
  Coahoma and Panola Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips, Lee AR and 
  St. Francis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Friday.

* TIMING...Through 4 PM CDT Friday. Peak winds expected late 
  tonight and early Friday morning.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
967 
WWUS74 KMEG 280855
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
355 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Midsouth through 
through Late Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical Depression Laura will 
affect east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, west Tennessee and
portions of north Mississippi through this afternoon.

MSZ003-TNZ022-055-282100-
/O.EXA.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1000Z-200829T0000Z/
Benton MS-Benton TN-Decatur-
Including the cities of Ashland, Camden, Parsons, 
and Decaturville
355 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 20 mph with peak gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west Tennessee near the Tennessee River.

* TIMING...Through 7 PM CDT. Peak winds expected this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARZ048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
355 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds 10 to 20 mph with peak gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Mississippi River delta.

* TIMING...Through 4 PM CDT. Peak winds expected this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-
048-049-088-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
355 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* TIMING..Through 4 PM CDT. Peak winds expected through early 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TNZ003-004-020-021-050>054-089-090-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1000Z-200829T0000Z/
Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-
Henderson-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Martin, Dresden, Paris, Humboldt, Milan, 
Huntingdon, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
355 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 20 mph with peak gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of West Tennessee.

* TIMING...Through 7 PM CDT. Peak winds expected this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PWB
818 
WWUS74 KMEG 280944 AAA
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Memphis TN
444 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Midsouth through
through Late Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical Depression Laura will
affect east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, west Tennessee and
portions of north Mississippi through this afternoon.

ARZ048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
444 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts to 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Mississippi River delta.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-
048-049-088-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
444 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected through early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MSZ003-TNZ003-004-020>022-050>055-089-090-282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.200828T1000Z-200829T0000Z/
Benton MS-Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Haywood-Crockett-
Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Ashland, Martin, Dresden, Paris, 
Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson,
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Somerville, Oakland,
and Bolivar
444 AM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west Tennessee near the Tennessee River.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PWB
197 
WWUS74 KMEG 281759
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1259 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in Effect for Much of the Midsouth through
through Late Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical Depression Laura will
affect east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, west Tennessee and
portions of north Mississippi through this afternoon.

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-048-049-058-MSZ007-008-010>012-020-281900-
/O.CAN.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-
Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Wynne, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena, 
Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, and Charleston
1259 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below Advisory Criteria.

$$

ARZ028-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-
282100-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
Mississippi-Crittenden-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-
Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Blytheville, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
1259 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected through early afternoon.


* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MSZ003-TNZ003-004-020>022-050>055-089-090-290000-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200829T0000Z/
Benton MS-Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Haywood-Crockett-
Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Ashland, Martin, Dresden, Paris, 
Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson,
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Somerville, Oakland,
and Bolivar
1259 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west Tennessee and North Mississippi 
  Tennessee River.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
335 
WWUS74 KMEG 282002
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
302 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...A Wind Advisory is in effect for portions North Mississippi and
West Tennessee through Late Afternoon...

.Strong winds associated with Tropical Depression Laura will
affect east Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, west Tennessee and
portions of north Mississippi through this afternoon.

ARZ028-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-002-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-
282115-
/O.CAN.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200828T2100Z/
Mississippi-Crittenden-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Lake-
Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Blytheville, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
302 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below Advisory criteria. 

$$

MSZ003-TNZ003-004-020>022-050>055-089-090-290000-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200829T0000Z/
Benton MS-Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Haywood-Crockett-
Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Ashland, Martin, Dresden, Paris, 
Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson,
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Somerville, Oakland,
and Bolivar
302 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west Tennessee and North Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TIMING...Peak winds expected this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
549 
WWUS74 KMEG 282050
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
350 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

MSZ003-TNZ003-004-020>022-050>055-089-090-282200-
/O.CAN.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200829T0000Z/
Benton MS-Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Haywood-Crockett-
Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Ashland, Martin, Dresden, Paris, 
Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson,
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Somerville, Oakland,
and Bolivar
350 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below Advisory criteria. 


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Memphis, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Aug 26, 11:09 PM CDT, 3 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 26, 11:09 PM CDT, 3 hours 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1109 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

.UPDATE... /issued 907 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020/

Hurricane Laura continues to bear down on the Gulf Coast and will
make landfall overnight near the TX/LA border. While the primary
impacts will not be felt across the Mid-South for another 24
hours, we're already seeing tropical rainfall rates across
portions of the CWA this evening. A rainband has developed from
near Little Rock, to Forrest City, and southeast toward Oxford.
Precipitable water (PWAT) is near 2.25" over the MS Delta
Counties, decreasing to around 2" farther north and east. Rainfall
rates in this convection are in the 3-4"/hr range but the band
has been somewhat progressive, limiting the flood threat. However,
further development and storm motions nearly parallel to the band
orientation may increase this threat through 06z. PoPs will be
increased for the next several hours based on output from the HREF
and some of the experimental CAMs.

After this band finally dissipates, we anticipate mostly dry
conditions through midday tomorrow. Diurnal showers, and a few
storms are expected to develop by 18z within the warm, humid air
mass. Winds will begin to increase across the Delta during the
afternoon as the remnants of Laura approach. Winds will increase
further during the evening hours, approaching 15-25 mph across the
northwest half of the CWA. Winds may gust to 30-40 mph (stronger
within rainbands) in this area late tomorrow night and Friday as
the circulation tracks north of I-40. Total rainfall amounts
through Friday evening look to be 2-4" for all but the southeast
portion of the CWA with localized higher amounts anticipated. A
Flash Flood Watch may be needed as we move forward.

MJ

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 318 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020/

Skies are partly cloudy across the Mid-South this afternoon with
temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to lower 90s. A few
isolated showers are moving north across northern sections of the
Mid-South this afternoon. At 1 pm CDT, the center of Hurricane
Laura was about 200 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana with
winds of 140 mph making it a Category 4 hurricane.

The showers that are moving across the Mid-South this afternoon
should be out of the area by this evening with mainly dry
conditions tonight. Temperatures will be warm with lows Thursday
morning in the low to mid 70s. Laura is expected to make landfall
somewhere near the Texas/Louisiana border late tonight and will
track close to the border for much of the day on Thursday. Rain
from the outer bands for Laura may begin to move into the Mid-
South on Thursday. Temperatures will be quite warm on Thursday
with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Thursday night, the
center of Laura will track across southwest Arkansas into northern
sections of the state. Coverage of showers and thunderstorm will
increase on Thursday night with an increased threat for tornadoes.
Heavy rainfall will also be possible but the heaviest rainfall
should remain west of the Mid-South.

Friday should be the day when the Mid-South will feel the main
effects from what is left of Laura as the center of circulation
moves across northeast Arkansas and into western Kentucky. There
will still be a threat of tornadoes along with a heavy rain
threat. As the remnants of Laura move away from the Mid-South
Friday night, the heavy rain threat and tornado threat will end.

A cold front will move into the Mid-South on Saturday bringing
more thunderstorms to the region from Friday night through
Saturday night. The front is expected to stall out across north
Mississippi on Sunday and Monday with more thunderstorms expected
both days. The front will move north as a warm front by Monday
evening with the boundary remaining to our north for Tuesday and
into next Wednesday. This will keep a chance of thunderstorms
across the Mid-South for Monday night through next Wednesday.

Temperatures will turn a little cooler behind the front for Sunday
through next Wednesday.

ARS

&&

.AVIATION...

06Z TAF Set

A line of showers and thunderstorms continues to slowly move
northward. This line is impacting KMEM and KJBR and may impact
KTUP over the next hour. The line should start to weaken and
eventually dissipate by 9-10Z. Tranquil conditions will persist
thereafter until the afternoon when outer bands from Hurricane
Laura begin to move up the Mississippi Delta. Kept vicinity
wording at KMEM at 21Z, KTUP at 22Z, and KJBR at 23Z. Added
vicinity wording at KMKL starting 01Z. E-SE winds of 5-8 KTS
expected through the overnight period. Winds will then begin to
increase after 15Z and will continue to steadily increase over the
course of the afternoon into tomorrow evening. Kept low-level
wind shear at KMEM starting 01Z.

KRM

&&

&&

.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...None.
MO...None.
MS...None.
TN...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 26, 3:36 AM CDT, 22 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Memphis TN
336 AM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-271045-
Alcorn-Benton MS-Benton TN-Calhoun-Carroll-Chester-Chickasaw-Clay-
Coahoma-Craighead-Crittenden-Crockett-Cross-DeSoto-Decatur-
Dunklin-Dyer-Fayette-Gibson-Greene-Hardeman-Hardin-Haywood-
Henderson-Henry-Itawamba-Lafayette-Lake-Lauderdale-Lee AR-Lee MS-
Madison-Marshall-McNairy-Mississippi-Monroe-Obion-Panola-Pemiscot-
Phillips-Poinsett-Pontotoc-Prentiss-Quitman-Shelby-St. Francis-
Tallahatchie-Tate-Tippah-Tipton-Tishomingo-Tunica-Union-Weakley-
Yalobusha-
336 AM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of East Arkansas...
the Missouri Bootheel...North Mississippi...and West Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Major Hurricane Laura will make landfall this evening near the
Texas/Louisiana border, but generate no hazardous weather for the
Midsouth through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Hurricane Laura will weaken to a tropical storm over southwest
Arkansas Thursday evening, and further weaken to a tropical
depression over north central Arkansas by sunrise Friday.

Thursday night... There is a Slight Risk of damaging winds and
tornadoes over east central Arkansas. To the east and north of the
Slight Risk area, there is a Marginal Risk of damaging winds over
northwest Mississippi, the Memphis metro area, and northeast
Arkansas. There is a Slight Risk of Flash Flooding along and west
of the Mississippi River.

Friday... There is a Marginal Risk for damaging winds and tornadoes
over all the Midsouth. There is a Moderate Risk of Flash Flooding
over northeast Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, and far northwest
Tennessee. A Flash Flood Watch may be issued for this area later
today. To south, there is a Slight Risk for Flash flooding along
and north of the Interstate 40 corridor, including the Memphis
metro area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be likely Thursday night and Friday.

PWB

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 26, 10:06 PM CDT, 4 hours 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1006 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

MSZ001-002-008-270330-
Marshall MS-DeSoto MS-Tate MS-
1006 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

...A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 1030 PM CDT
FOR...

Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Eastern DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Central Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...

At 1006 PM CDT...a strong thunderstorm producing pea size hail or
larger and winds at least 40 mph was located near Coldwater, or near
Senatobia, moving north at 30 mph.

Very heavy rain along with continuous cloud to ground lightning are
also possible with this thunderstorm.

People in northwestern Marshall...eastern DeSoto and central Tate
Counties should monitor this storm closely.

LAT...LON 3456 8982 3459 9004 3499 9002 3499 8964
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 193DEG 25KT 3466 8992

KRM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 26, 10:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGDeSoto, Tate24 min
Aug 26, 10:13 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGDeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Tate, Tunica2 hr
Aug 26, 10:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGDeSoto, Marshall, Tate2 hr
Aug 27, 1:04 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchMEGAlcorn, Benton, Coahoma, DeSoto, Itawamba, Lafayette and 12 more51 hr
Aug 27, 5:20 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCoahoma25 min
Aug 27, 5:38 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCoahoma37 min
Aug 27, 6:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma3 hr
Aug 27, 4:17 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGPhillips25 min
Aug 27, 5:34 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGLee, Phillips11 min
Aug 27, 5:46 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGLee, Phillips, St. Francis29 min
Aug 27, 6:17 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGLee, Phillips8 min
Aug 27, 6:25 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGLee, St. Francis19 min
Aug 27, 6:46 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCross, St. Francis17 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.