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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Little Rock, AR

March 27, 20214 counties in Arkansas

NWS Little Rock, AR issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 8:41 PM CDT for 4 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 49 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: Mar 27, 2021, 8:41 PM CDT (01:41 UTC)
Expired: Mar 27, 2021, 9:30 PM CDT
In force: 49 min
Issued by: NWS Little Rock, AR
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.25 in

Counties Arkansas County, AR, Desha County, AR, Drew County, AR, Lincoln County, AR

The radar

The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 8:54 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Sse Avery, AR	TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERECTION OF HWY 293 AND HARMONY ROAD. DELAYED REPORT VIA SHERIFF, TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Mar 27, 8:58 PM CDT	HAIL 1.75	6 W Dumas, AR
Mar 27, 9:15 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Pendleton, AR	PER ADEM... STORAGE BUILDING DAMAGED ON OLD HUNTER RD IN PENDLETON. DELAYED REPORT, TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

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

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 153 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 894 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1261 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.7
Supercell composite: 8.7

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The text

As transmitted.

935 
WFUS54 KLZK 280141
TORLZK
ARC001-041-043-079-280230-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0013.210328T0141Z-210328T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
841 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Desha County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Northeastern Drew County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Southern Lincoln County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Southeastern Arkansas County in southeastern Arkansas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 841 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Cane Creek State Park, or 8 miles southeast 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...
  Dumas...                          Star City...
  Gould...                          Mitchellville...
  Watson...                         Winchester...
  Yancopin...                       Omega...
  Cane Creek State Park...          Mills...
  Merrisach Lake...                 Kelso...
  Trusten Holder WMA...             Arkansas Post...
  Garrett Bridge...                 Gourd...
  Florence...                       Tyro...
  Rose Hill...                      Reedville...

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 3378 9113 3377 9114 3375 9180 3393 9186
      3410 9123 3410 9107 3399 9104 3398 9108
      3396 9109 3394 9103 3392 9102 3387 9107
      3385 9107 3382 9105 3380 9100 3378 9099
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 256DEG 45KT 3384 9177 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

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4 follow-up statements

477 
WWUS54 KLZK 280153
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
853 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC043-280203-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Drew AR-
853 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DREW 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 3381 9172 3396 9174 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102 3387 9107 3385 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 251DEG 34KT 3388 9165 

$$

ARC001-041-079-280230-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Desha AR-Lincoln AR-Arkansas AR-
853 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DESHA...SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...
    
At 853 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mills, or 9 miles west of Dumas, 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...
Dumas...                          Gould...
Mitchellville...                  Watson...
Yancopin...                       Mills...
Merrisach Lake...                 Trusten Holder WMA...
Arkansas Post...                  Garrett Bridge...
Pendleton...                      Gourd...
Tyro...                           Rose Hill...
Reedville...                      Morgan Point Recreation Area...
Pickens in Desha County...        Avery...
Fresno...                         

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 3381 9172 3396 9174 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102 3387 9107 3385 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 251DEG 34KT 3388 9165 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

44

769 
WWUS54 KLZK 280209
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
909 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC001-041-079-280230-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Desha AR-Lincoln AR-Arkansas AR-
909 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DESHA...EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...
    
At 908 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mitchellville, or near Dumas, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Dumas...                          Gould...
Mitchellville...                  Watson...
Yancopin...                       Merrisach Lake...
Trusten Holder WMA...             Arkansas Post...
Morgan Point Recreation Area...   Pendleton...
Pickens in Desha County...        Reedville...

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 3384 9154 3400 9160 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102 3387 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 255DEG 44KT 3393 9142 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

44

128 
WWUS54 KLZK 280216
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
916 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC001-041-079-280230-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Desha AR-Lincoln AR-Arkansas AR-
916 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DESHA...EASTERN LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...
    
At 915 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Watson, or 9 miles northeast of Dumas, 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...
Dumas...                          Watson...
Yancopin...                       Merrisach Lake...
Trusten Holder WMA...             Arkansas Post...
Morgan Point Recreation Area...   Pendleton...
Pickens in Desha County...        

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 3384 9149 3403 9150 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102 3387 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 251DEG 38KT 3396 9135 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

44

965 
WWUS54 KLZK 280223
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
923 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC079-280233-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Lincoln AR-
923 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN LINCOLN 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 3390 9140 3405 9140 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 253DEG 41KT 3399 9125 

$$

ARC001-041-280230-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210328T0230Z/
Desha AR-Arkansas AR-
923 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DESHA AND SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...
    
At 923 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Trusten Holder WMA, or 15 miles north of Rohwer,
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...
Yancopin...                       Merrisach Lake...
Trusten Holder WMA...             Arkansas Post...
Morgan Point Recreation Area...   Pendleton...

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 3390 9140 3405 9140 3410 9123 3410 9107
      3399 9104 3398 9108 3396 9109 3394 9103
      3392 9102
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 253DEG 41KT 3399 9125 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

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The 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, 7:56 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LZK	Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln	49 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, 8:49 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.