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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Little Rock, AR

June 7, 2021Clark County, Garland County, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

NWS Little Rock, AR issued this tornado warning at Jun 7, 2021, 3:25 PM CDT for Clark County, Garland County, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2021, 3:25 PM CDT (20:25 UTC)
Expired
Jun 7, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Little Rock, AR
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Clark County, AR, Garland County, AR, Hot Spring County, AR

The radar

The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 7, 12:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 207 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, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-06-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2401 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, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 64 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2401 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-18 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
563 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.4
Supercell composite
2.1

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The text

As transmitted.

241 
WFUS54 KLZK 072025
TORLZK
ARC019-051-059-072115-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0033.210607T2025Z-210607T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
325 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Clark County in southwestern Arkansas...
  South central Garland County in central Arkansas...
  West central Hot Spring County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until 415 PM CDT.
    
* At 325 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles east of Amity, or 17 miles northwest of
  Arkadelphia, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Lofton...                         Bismarck...
  Hempwallace...                    Point Cedar...
  Pettyview...                      De Roche...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3422 9335 3426 9341 3447 9320 3431 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 241DEG 16KT 3426 9334 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

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3 follow-up statements
141 
WWUS54 KLZK 072041
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
341 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

ARC019-072051-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210607T2115Z/
Clark AR-
341 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLARK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
central and southwestern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3445 9318 3433 9305 3428 9325 3428 9333
      3430 9334
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 240DEG 15KT 3429 9327 

$$

ARC051-059-072115-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210607T2115Z/
Garland AR-Hot Spring AR-
341 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GARLAND AND WEST CENTRAL HOT SPRING COUNTIES...
    
At 341 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of DeGray Lake State Park, or 16 miles
northwest of Arkadelphia, moving northeast at 20 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...
Lofton...                         Bismarck...
Pettyview...                      De Roche...
Point Cedar...                    

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3445 9318 3433 9305 3428 9325 3428 9333
      3430 9334
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 240DEG 15KT 3429 9327 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

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696 
WWUS54 KLZK 072050
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
350 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

ARC051-059-072115-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210607T2115Z/
Garland AR-Hot Spring AR-
350 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GARLAND AND WEST CENTRAL HOT SPRING COUNTIES...
    
At 350 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lofton, or 16 miles northwest of Arkadelphia, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Lofton...                         Bismarck...
Pettyview...                      De Roche...
Point Cedar...                    

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3445 9318 3433 9305 3428 9325 3428 9329
      3433 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 227DEG 13KT 3431 9325 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

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649 
WWUS54 KLZK 072100
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
400 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

ARC051-059-072110-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210607T2115Z/
Garland AR-Hot Spring AR-
400 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GARLAND AND WEST CENTRAL HOT
SPRING 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.  However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
central and southwestern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3445 9318 3433 9305 3428 9325 3428 9329
      3433 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 241DEG 16KT 3433 9320 

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Little Rock, AR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 6, 7:36 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKDrew119 min
Jun 7, 2:49 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchLZKArkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Cleburne, Cleveland and 22 more4 days
Jun 7, 3:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKClark48 min
Jun 7, 3:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKClark, Dallas, Ouachita51 min
Jun 7, 4:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKCalhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Grant, Ouachita47 min
Jun 7, 4:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKClark, Dallas, Ouachita, Pike2 hr
Jun 7, 5:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKCleveland, Jefferson, Lincoln41 min
Jun 7, 5:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKJefferson, Lincoln38 min
Jun 7, 10:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLZKSaline33 hr
Jun 7, 10:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLZKCalhoun, Ouachita10 days
Jun 7, 10:42 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring46 hr
Jun 7, 1:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPike42 min
Jun 7, 1:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKClark, Pike44 min
Jun 7, 2:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKOuachita34 min
Jun 7, 2:13 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Montgomery, Pike47 min
Jun 7, 2:32 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring43 min
Jun 7, 2:37 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Pike38 min
Jun 7, 2:49 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery, Pike41 min
Jun 7, 3:10 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring50 min
Jun 7, 3:13 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKGarland, Hot Spring35 min
Jun 7, 3:20 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKCalhoun, Dallas, Ouachita28 min
Jun 7, 3:27 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Dallas29 min
Jun 7, 3:43 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKCalhoun, Ouachita32 min
Jun 7, 3:54 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring9 min
Jun 7, 3:57 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring30 min
Jun 7, 3:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKOuachita46 min
Jun 7, 4:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKCalhoun, Clark, Dallas, Grant, Hot Spring, Ouachita45 min
Jun 7, 4:15 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKCalhoun, Ouachita30 min
Jun 7, 4:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKClark, Hot Spring3 hr
Jun 7, 4:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKBradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita40 min
Jun 7, 4:47 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKGarland, Hot Spring3 hr
Jun 7, 4:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKClark, Dallas, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Saline49 min
Jun 7, 5:02 PM CDTTornado WarningLZKCalhoun, Cleveland, Dallas8 min
Jun 7, 5:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKBradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Drew, Grant and 2 more41 min
Jun 7, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKBradley, Desha, Drew, Lincoln50 min
Jun 7, 5:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKBradley, Cleveland, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln and 3 more36 min
Jun 7, 5:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPulaski, Saline38 min
Jun 7, 6:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKArkansas, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Monroe and 1 more53 min
Jun 7, 6:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke50 min
Jun 7, 6:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, White39 min
Jun 7, 6:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKArkansas, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Woodruff38 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.