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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Little Rock, AR
NWS Little Rock, AR issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 7:25 PM CDT for 5 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 35 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, 7:25 PM CDT (00:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Little Rock, AR
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Bradley County, AR, Calhoun County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Dallas County, AR, Ouachita County, AR
The radar
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:24 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, 7:36 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Woodberry, AR | TREES DOWN NEAR THE TOWN OF WOODBERRY. LARGE HAIL OF AT LEAST ONE INCH ALSO OCCURRED AT THIS TIME. 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
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 173 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 280025
TORLZK
ARC011-013-025-039-103-280100-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0009.210328T0025Z-210328T0100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
725 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Bradley County in southeastern Arkansas...
South central Cleveland County in southeastern Arkansas...
Calhoun County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southeastern Dallas County in southwestern Arkansas...
Northeastern Ouachita County in southwestern Arkansas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 724 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Highland Industrial Park, or 10 miles west of
Hampton, 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...
Fordyce... Hampton...
Bearden... Thornton...
Highland Industrial Park... Ellisville...
Harlow... Hampton Municipal Airport...
Lanark... Weeks...
East Camden... Banks...
Tinsman... Chambersville...
Eagle Mills... Harmony Grove...
Locust Bayou... Hopeville...
Woodberry... Millville...
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 3350 9275 3367 9279 3388 9240 3372 9224
3353 9213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0024Z 261DEG 38KT 3355 9264
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
443 follow-up statements
057
WWUS54 KLZK 280034
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
734 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC039-280042-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0100Z/
Dallas AR-
734 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and southwestern Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3350 9275 3366 9278 3380 9232 3372 9224
3354 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 253DEG 36KT 3359 9255
$$
ARC011-013-025-103-280100-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0100Z/
Bradley AR-Cleveland AR-Calhoun AR-Ouachita AR-
734 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRADLEY...SOUTH CENTRAL CLEVELAND...NORTHERN CALHOUN AND
EAST CENTRAL OUACHITA COUNTIES...
At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hampton, 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...
Hampton... Hampton Municipal Airport...
Highland Industrial Park... Ellisville...
East Camden... Banks...
Tinsman... Chambersville...
Woodberry... Locust Bayou...
Eagle Mills... Harmony Grove...
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 3350 9275 3366 9278 3380 9232 3372 9224
3354 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 253DEG 36KT 3359 9255
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
44098
WWUS54 KLZK 280040
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
740 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC103-280050-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0100Z/
Ouachita AR-
740 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL OUACHITA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and southwestern Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3355 9256 3371 9258 3380 9232 3372 9224
3354 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 260DEG 36KT 3360 9246
$$
ARC011-013-025-280100-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0100Z/
Bradley AR-Cleveland AR-Calhoun AR-
740 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRADLEY...SOUTH CENTRAL CLEVELAND AND NORTHEASTERN
CALHOUN COUNTIES...
At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hampton, 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...
Hampton... Ellisville...
Banks... Tinsman...
Woodberry... Chambersville...
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 3355 9256 3371 9258 3380 9232 3372 9224
3354 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 260DEG 36KT 3360 9246
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
44810
WWUS54 KLZK 280052
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
752 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
ARC011-013-025-280100-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0100Z/
Bradley AR-Cleveland AR-Calhoun AR-
752 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRADLEY...SOUTH CENTRAL CLEVELAND AND NORTHEASTERN
CALHOUN COUNTIES...
At 752 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ellisville, or 12 miles northeast of Hampton, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Ellisville... Weeks...
Tinsman... Chambersville...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3358 9243 3375 9247 3380 9232 3372 9224
3360 9217
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 251DEG 40KT 3366 9230
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
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, 7:34 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, 8:41 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.