Alert archive / Arkansas / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 73, NWS Memphis, TN
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 4:05 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Trumann, AR | |
| Apr 9, 4:08 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Brookland, AR | REPORT 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 3:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 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.
- 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
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
$$
SJM5 follow-up statements
734
WWUS54 KMEG 092103
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
403 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
ARC031-055-093-111-MOC069-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-Dunklin MO-
403 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...EASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTH CENTRAL
POINSETT...NORTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHWESTERN DUNKLIN
COUNTIES...
At 403 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Brookland,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Trumann, Manila, Lake City, Leachville, Bay,
Brookland, Monette, Caraway, Cardwell, Arbyrd, Black Oak, Jolliff
Store, Delfore, Vail, Carmi, Gum Point, Whisp and Farrville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3615 9036 3591 9005 3564 9053 3586 9066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 218DEG 25KT 3589 9055
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
SJM086
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
$$
ARC031-055-MOC069-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Dunklin MO-
421 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND SOUTHWESTERN
DUNKLIN COUNTIES...
At 421 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paragould,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Cardwell, Arbyrd, Brighton, Bertig, Macey, Schug, Bard,
Bethel and Buck Donic.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3615 9036 3604 9022 3599 9028 3600 9029
3598 9029 3587 9043 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 213DEG 25KT 3602 9047
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
SJM582
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
$$
ARC055-092145-
/O.CON.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY...
At 425 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paragould,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Paragould, Brighton, Bard, Bertig and Bethel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
3599 9039 3597 9039 3596 9051 3599 9053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 225DEG 22KT 3604 9044
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
SJM415
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
$$
SJM780
WWUS54 KMEG 092137
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
ARC055-092147-
/O.EXP.KMEG.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2145Z/
Greene AR-
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 445 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3615 9036 3610 9030 3609 9032 3607 9032
3607 9033 3605 9034 3604 9035 3602 9035
3599 9039 3600 9040 3602 9043 3605 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 225DEG 22KT 3608 9038
$$
SJMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 3:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Craighead | 23 min |
| Apr 9, 3:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Craighead | 30 min |
| Apr 9, 4:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Greene | 53 min |
| Apr 9, 4:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 41 min |
| Apr 9, 5:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee | 36 min |
| Apr 9, 5:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Phillips | 49 min |
| Apr 9, 5:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lee, Phillips | 27 min |
| Apr 9, 5:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Phillips | 40 min |
| Apr 9, 6:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | St. Francis | 26 min |
| Apr 9, 5:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Pemiscot | 26 min |
Nearby
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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.