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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 73, NWS Memphis, TN

April 9, 20214 counties in Arkansas; Dunklin County, Missouri

NWS Memphis, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 9, 2021, 3:57 PM CDT for 4 counties in Arkansas; Dunklin County, Missouri. It was in force for 48 min. 2 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
Apr 9, 2021, 3:57 PM CDT (20:57 UTC)
Expired
Apr 9, 2021, 4:45 PM CDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Craighead County, AR, Greene County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, Dunklin County, MO

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:57 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 9, 4:05 PM CDTHAIL 11 W Trumann, AR
Apr 9, 4:08 PM CDTHAIL 1Brookland, ARREPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 9, 3:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 120 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, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-04-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-04-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 108 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2139 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

071 
WUUS54 KMEG 092057
SVRMEG
ARC031-055-093-111-MOC069-092145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.SV.W.0073.210409T2057Z-210409T2145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
357 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
  Eastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  North central Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
  Southwestern Dunklin County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 356 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bay, moving
  northeast at 25 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...
  Jonesboro, Paragould, Trumann, Manila, Lake City, Leachville, Bay,
  Brookland, Monette, Caraway, Cardwell, Arbyrd, Black Oak, Jolliff
  Store, Apt, Delfore, Vail, Carmi, Gum Point and Whisp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3564 9053 3580 9073 3615 9036 3591 9005
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 225DEG 22KT 3576 9055 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SJM
5 follow-up statements
734 
WWUS54 KMEG 092103
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
403 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ARC031-055-093-111-MOC069-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-Dunklin MO-
403 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...EASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTH CENTRAL
POINSETT...NORTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHWESTERN DUNKLIN
COUNTIES...

At 403 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Brookland,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Trumann, Manila, Lake City, Leachville, Bay,
Brookland, Monette, Caraway, Cardwell, Arbyrd, Black Oak, Jolliff
Store, Delfore, Vail, Carmi, Gum Point, Whisp and Farrville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3591 9005 3564 9053 3586 9066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 218DEG 25KT 3589 9055 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SJM
086 
WWUS54 KMEG 092121
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
421 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ARC093-111-092131-
/O.CAN.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
421 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT AND
NORTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3604 9022 3599 9028 3600 9029
      3598 9029 3587 9043 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 213DEG 25KT 3602 9047 

$$

ARC031-055-MOC069-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Dunklin MO-
421 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTHWESTERN
DUNKLIN COUNTIES...

At 421 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paragould,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Cardwell, Arbyrd, Brighton, Bertig, Macey, Schug, Bard,
Bethel and Buck Donic.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3604 9022 3599 9028 3600 9029
      3598 9029 3587 9043 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 213DEG 25KT 3602 9047 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SJM
582 
WWUS54 KMEG 092126
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ARC031-MOC069-092135-
/O.CAN.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Craighead AR-Dunklin MO-
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND
SOUTHWESTERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
      3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
      3599 9039 3597 9039 3596 9051 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 225DEG 22KT 3604 9044 

$$

ARC055-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY...

At 425 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paragould,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Brighton, Bard, Bertig and Bethel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
      3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
      3599 9039 3597 9039 3596 9051 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 225DEG 22KT 3604 9044 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SJM
415 
WWUS54 KMEG 092133
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
433 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ARC055-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-
433 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY...

At 433 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cardwell, or
near Paragould, moving northeast at 25 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...
Paragould, Brighton, Bard and Bertig. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
      3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
      3599 9039 3600 9040 3602 9043 3605 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 226DEG 22KT 3607 9039 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SJM
780 
WWUS54 KMEG 092137
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ARC055-092147-
/O.EXP.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 445 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.

LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
      3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
      3599 9039 3600 9040 3602 9043 3605 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 225DEG 22KT 3608 9038 

$$

SJM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 9, 3:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCraighead23 min
Apr 9, 3:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCraighead30 min
Apr 9, 4:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGClay, Craighead, Greene53 min
Apr 9, 4:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGClay, Greene41 min
Apr 9, 5:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLee36 min
Apr 9, 5:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGPhillips49 min
Apr 9, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGLee, Phillips27 min
Apr 9, 5:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGPhillips40 min
Apr 9, 6:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGSt. Francis26 min
Apr 9, 5:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGPemiscot26 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Arkansas, 2021Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Missouri, 2021Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2021

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.