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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Little Rock, AR
NWS Little Rock, AR issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 7:56 PM CDT for 4 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 49 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 7:56 PM CDT (00:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 8:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS Little Rock, AR
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Bradley County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Drew County, AR, Lincoln County, AR
The radar
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:57 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 8:37 PM CDT | TORNADO | 6 S Star City, AR | PICTURE OF A TORNADO FROM A STORM SPOTTER OF A TORNADO SOUTH OF STAR CITY FROM APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AGO. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 3:25 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 211 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
- 1297 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -41 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 953 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.6
- Supercell composite
- 8.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KLZK 280056
TORLZK
ARC011-025-043-079-280145-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0011.210328T0056Z-210328T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
756 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Bradley County in southeastern Arkansas...
Southeastern Cleveland County in southeastern Arkansas...
Northwestern Drew County in southeastern Arkansas...
Southwestern Lincoln County in southeastern Arkansas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Weeks, or 11 miles northwest of Warren, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 impacted include...
Warren... Star City...
Plantersville... Cane Creek State Park...
Hebron... Weeks...
Brandon... Mt Elba...
Tipton... Marks Mill State Park...
Herbine... Cornerville...
Tyro... Palmyra...
Montongo... New Edinburg...
Relfs Bluff... Rye...
Calhoun... Rowell...
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!
&&
LAT...LON 3360 9217 3370 9223 3381 9233 3399 9180
3370 9162
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 249DEG 41KT 3368 9225
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
443 follow-up statements
374
WWUS54 KLZK 280113
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
813 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC011-025-043-079-280145-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210328T0145Z/
Bradley AR-Cleveland AR-Drew AR-Lincoln AR-
813 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BRADLEY...SOUTHEASTERN CLEVELAND...NORTHWESTERN DREW AND
SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES...
At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Herbine, or 8 miles north of Warren, moving east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Star City... Brandon...
Plantersville... Cane Creek State Park...
Herbine... Mt Elba...
Calhoun... Cornerville...
Tyro... Rowell...
Palmyra... Garnett...
Montongo... Orlando...
Pansy... Rock Springs...
Coleman... Relfs Bluff...
Rye...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3363 9214 3373 9220 3383 9221 3399 9180
3370 9162
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 249DEG 38KT 3374 9207
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
44049
WWUS54 KLZK 280128
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
828 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC011-280137-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210328T0145Z/
Bradley AR-
828 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRADLEY 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3371 9202 3375 9210 3388 9208 3399 9180
3372 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 248DEG 33KT 3380 9197
$$
ARC025-043-079-280145-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210328T0145Z/
Cleveland AR-Drew AR-Lincoln AR-
828 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLEVELAND...NORTHWESTERN DREW AND SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN
COUNTIES...
At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Herbine, or 12 miles southwest of Star City, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Star City... Brandon...
Plantersville... Cane Creek State Park...
Herbine... Calhoun...
Cornerville... Tyro...
Rowell... Palmyra...
Garnett... Montongo...
Pansy... Rock Springs...
Coleman... Relfs Bluff...
Rye...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3371 9202 3375 9210 3388 9208 3399 9180
3372 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 248DEG 33KT 3380 9197
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
44535
WWUS54 KLZK 280138
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
838 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC025-280147-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210328T0145Z/
Cleveland AR-
838 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLEVELAND 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3372 9189 3379 9196 3393 9196 3399 9180
3372 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 259DEG 45KT 3382 9181
$$
ARC043-079-280145-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210328T0145Z/
Drew AR-Lincoln AR-
838 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL DREW AND SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES...
At 837 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Plantersville, or 8 miles south of Star City, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Star City... Plantersville...
Cane Creek State Park... Calhoun...
Garnett... Montongo...
Cornerville... Rock Springs...
Coleman... Tyro...
Palmyra... Relfs Bluff...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3372 9189 3379 9196 3393 9196 3399 9180
3372 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 259DEG 45KT 3382 9181
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Little Rock, AR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 7:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Cleveland, Dallas, Grant, Jefferson | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 7:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Jackson | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 7:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 7:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Independence, Jackson, Lawrence | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 7:23 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LZK | Clark, Cleveland, Dallas, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, White, Woodruff | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 7:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita | 35 min |
| Mar 27, 7:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Cleveland, Jefferson, Lincoln | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 7:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Lawrence, Randolph | 15 min |
| Mar 27, 8:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Monroe | 53 min |
| Mar 27, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph | 32 min |
| Mar 27, 8:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Calhoun, Ouachita | 55 min |
| Mar 27, 8:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Desha, Drew, Lincoln | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 8:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Monroe | 29 min |
| Mar 27, 9:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Bradley, Calhoun, Ouachita | 53 min |
| Mar 27, 9:21 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LZK | Ouachita | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Desha | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 9:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Bradley, Calhoun | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 9:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LZK | Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita | 4 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LZK | Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 10:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Desha, Drew | 56 min |
| Mar 27, 11:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Bradley, Drew | 45 min |
| Mar 28, 12:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Desha, Drew | 24 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.