Severe Thunderstorm Warning 216, NWS Memphis, TN

Issued

Dec 11, 2021, 3:59 AM CST (09:59 UTC)

Expired

Dec 11, 2021, 4:30 AM CST

In force

31 min

Issued by

NWS Memphis, TN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Lafayette County, MS, Lee County, MS, Pontotoc County, MS, Union County, MS

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280 
WUUS54 KMEG 110959
SVRMEG
MSC071-081-115-145-111030-
/O.NEW.KMEG.SV.W.0216.211211T0959Z-211211T1030Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
359 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Union County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Northwestern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 430 AM CST.

* At 359 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tula, or 14
  miles west of Pontotoc, moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Tupelo, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Ecru, New Harmony, Randolph,
  Furrs, Denmark, Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Blue Springs,
  Hortontown, Esperanza, Endville, Cherry Creek, Branyan, Ellistown
  and Delay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 AM CST for northeastern Mississippi.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 AM CST for northeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3416 8925 3416 8931 3431 8937 3450 8880
      3424 8870 3414 8925
TIME...MOT...LOC 0959Z 252DEG 41KT 3425 8926 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

SWB

711 
WWUS54 KMEG 111019
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
419 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

MSC071-081-115-145-111030-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0216.000000T0000Z-211211T1030Z/
Lafayette MS-Pontotoc MS-Union MS-Lee MS-
419 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CST
FOR EAST CENTRAL LAFAYETTE...PONTOTOC...SOUTHEASTERN UNION AND
NORTHWESTERN LEE COUNTIES...

At 419 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ecru, or near
Pontotoc, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Ecru, New Harmony, Randolph,
Furrs, Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Blue Springs, Hortontown,
Esperanza, Endville, Cherry Creek, Branyan, Ellistown, Jug Fork and
Flowerdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 AM CST for northeastern Mississippi.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3415 8923 3433 8930 3450 8880 3424 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 1019Z 252DEG 41KT 3432 8899 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

SWB

715 
WWUS54 KMEG 111027
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
427 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

MSC071-081-115-145-111037-
/O.EXP.KMEG.SV.W.0216.000000T0000Z-211211T1030Z/
Lafayette MS-Pontotoc MS-Union MS-Lee MS-
427 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LAFAYETTE...
PONTOTOC...SOUTHEASTERN UNION AND NORTHWESTERN LEE COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 430 AM CST...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 AM CST for northeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3415 8923 3433 8930 3450 8880 3424 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 1027Z 252DEG 41KT 3435 8889 

$$

SWB

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