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Special Weather Statement, NWS Memphis, TN

May 4, 2021Craighead County, Greene County, Poinsett County, Arkansas; Dunklin County, Missouri

NWS Memphis, TN issued this special weather statement at May 4, 2021, 5:56 PM CDT for Craighead County, Greene County, Poinsett County, Arkansas; Dunklin County, Missouri. It was in force for 34 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: May 4, 2021, 5:56 PM CDT (22:56 UTC)
Expired: May 4, 2021, 6:30 PM CDT
In force: 34 min
Issued by: NWS Memphis, TN

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

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 122 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -373 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1101 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS84 KMEG 042256
SPSMEG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
556 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
 
ARZ009-018-026>028-035-MOZ113-042330-
Poinsett AR-Greene AR-Craighead AR-Cross AR-Mississippi AR-Clay AR-
Dunklin MO-
556 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR...

Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Northern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...
Northwestern Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
Eastern Clay County in eastern Arkansas...
Dunklin County in southeastern Missouri...

At 555 PM CDT...strong thunderstorms producing pea size hail or
larger and winds at least 40 mph was located along a line extending
from near Saint Francis to near Vanndale. Movement was east at 35
mph.

Very heavy rain along with continuous cloud to ground lightning are
also possible with this thunderstorm.

People in Poinsett...central Greene...Craighead...northern Cross...
northwestern Mississippi...eastern Clay and Dunklin Counties should
monitor this storm closely.

LAT...LON 3649 9033 3649 8996 3616 8996 3544 9043
      3544 9050 3534 9050 3536 9104 3539 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 275DEG 29KT 3642 9009 3535 9086 

$$

SJM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Memphis, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 4, 3:00 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 4, 3:00 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Memphis TN
300 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

.DISCUSSION...

North Mississippi and east central Arkansas destabilized quickly
morning as temperatures briefly climbed into the upper 70s to
lower 80s. Dew points were in the low to mid 70s resulting in
MLCAPE over 2000J/kg. Steep mid-level lapse rates in excess of 7.5
C/km and deep shear will continue to result in large hail and
possibly damaging wind this afternoon. These conditions prompted a
severe thunderstorm watch that will continue through 4 pm. An
additional watch may be required, or the current one extended.

A cold front has moved through Jonesboro, AR and Kennett, MO and
will continue to move across the remainder of the Midsouth this
evening and overnight. As the front passes the threat for severe
storms should end. Temperatures are expected to fall into the 50s.
Wednesday through Friday are expected to be cool and dry. Expect
lows in the 40s to low 50s Thursday and Friday. Highs Wednesday
through Friday should be in the 70s.

Over the weekend into early next week, rain will return to the
Midsouth. Northwest flow will gradually transition to zonal flow
with a series of weak disturbances moving across the Midsouth.
Temperatures will trend slightly warmer. Expect afternoon highs
back in the upper 70s to low 80s. Severe storms do not look
likely, but with several days of rain some flooding could develop.

30

&&

.AVIATION...18z TAFs

Showers and thunderstorms will continue across north Mississippi
through this evening. Areas north should have a brief chance of
thunderstorm development but TUP has the greatest chance. Winds
will remain elevated through the TAF period. CIGs will eventually
improve by the end of the TAF period at JBR, MEM and MKL.

SWB

&&

.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...None.
MO...None.
MS...None.
TN...None.
&&

Hazardous weather outlook, May 4, 5:08 PM CDT, 48 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Memphis TN
508 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-060015-
Alcorn-Benton MS-Benton TN-Calhoun-Carroll-Chester-Chickasaw-Clay-
Coahoma-Craighead-Crittenden-Crockett-Cross-DeSoto-Decatur-
Dunklin-Dyer-Fayette-Gibson-Greene-Hardeman-Hardin-Haywood-
Henderson-Henry-Itawamba-Lafayette-Lake-Lauderdale-Lee AR-Lee MS-
Madison-Marshall-McNairy-Mississippi-Monroe-Obion-Panola-Pemiscot-
Phillips-Poinsett-Pontotoc-Prentiss-Quitman-Shelby-St. Francis-
Tallahatchie-Tate-Tippah-Tipton-Tishomingo-Tunica-Union-Weakley-
Yalobusha-
508 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of East Arkansas...
the Missouri Bootheel...North Mississippi...and West Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected this
evening, mainly north of I-40. Damaging winds and large hail will
be the main threats. Although an isolated tornado is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening. Please relay any
information about observed severe weather to the NWS while
following all local, state, and CDC guidelines.

KRM

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT, 27 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
529 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ARZ018-026-027-042300-
Poinsett AR-Greene AR-Craighead AR-
529 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR...

Western Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...

At 529 PM CDT...strong thunderstorms producing pea size hail or
larger and winds at least 40 mph was located along a line extending
from near Lafe to near Hickory Ridge. Movement was east at 20 mph.

Dangerous cloud to ground lightning is also possible with this
thunderstorm.

People in western Poinsett...Greene and central Craighead Counties
should monitor this storm closely.

LAT...LON 3626 9060 3627 9057 3626 9032 3620 9032
      3620 9022 3612 9027 3612 9029 3610 9030
      3609 9032 3608 9032 3607 9033 3600 9037
      3599 9035 3545 9069 3545 9104 3552 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 264DEG 19KT 3621 9057 3549 9098

SJM

Local storm report, May 4, 5:39 PM CDT, 17 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
539 PM CDT TUE MAY 04 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     TSTM WND DMG     E AMORY                 33.99N  88.48W
05/04/2021                   MONROE             MS   SOCIAL MEDIA

            LARGE TREE DOWN BETWEEN WREN AND ABERDEEN.

&&

Local storm report, May 4, 5:47 PM CDT, 9 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
547 PM CDT TUE MAY 04 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     TSTM WND DMG     E TUPELO                34.26N  88.73W
05/04/2021                   LEE                MS   BROADCAST MEDIA

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON HOUSE IN MOORVILLE COMMUNITY NEAR
            ITAWAMBA COUNTY LINE.

&&

Local storm report, May 4, 5:50 PM CDT, 6 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
550 PM CDT TUE MAY 04 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     TSTM WND DMG     RIPLEY                  34.73N  88.94W
05/04/2021                   TIPPAH             MS   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE FELL ON OUTDOOR GAZEBO IN RIPLEY.

&&

Local storm report, May 4, 5:56 PM CDT, 0 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
556 PM CDT TUE MAY 04 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0335 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HOUSTON                 33.90N  89.00W
05/04/2021                   CHICKASAW          MS   SOCIAL MEDIA

            TREES AND POWER LINE DOWN IN RESIDENTIAL AREA OF
            HOUSTON.

&&

Special weather statement, May 4, 5:56 PM CDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
556 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-MOZ113-042330-
Poinsett AR-Greene AR-Craighead AR-Cross AR-Mississippi AR-Clay AR-
Dunklin MO-
556 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR...

Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Northern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...
Northwestern Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
Eastern Clay County in eastern Arkansas...
Dunklin County in southeastern Missouri...

At 555 PM CDT...strong thunderstorms producing pea size hail or
larger and winds at least 40 mph was located along a line extending
from near Saint Francis to near Vanndale. Movement was east at 35
mph.

Very heavy rain along with continuous cloud to ground lightning are
also possible with this thunderstorm.

People in Poinsett...central Greene...Craighead...northern Cross...
northwestern Mississippi...eastern Clay and Dunklin Counties should
monitor this storm closely.

LAT...LON 3649 9033 3649 8996 3616 8996 3544 9043
      3544 9050 3534 9050 3536 9104 3539 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 275DEG 29KT 3642 9009 3535 9086

SJM

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 4, 4:47 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	DeSoto	73 min
May 4, 7:15 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Monroe	30 min
May 4, 9:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Monroe	46 min
May 4, 9:48 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Calhoun, Chickasaw, Yalobusha	57 min
May 4, 10:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lee, Pontotoc	46 min
May 4, 10:52 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Monroe	23 min
May 4, 11:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Chickasaw	31 min
May 4, 12:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Chickasaw, Monroe	36 min
May 4, 12:36 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Panola, Tate	24 min
May 4, 1:06 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate	24 min
May 4, 1:27 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, Union	33 min
May 4, 1:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Tallahatchie, Yalobusha	37 min
May 4, 2:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Benton, Union	28 min
May 4, 2:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Calhoun, Lafayette, Union, Yalobusha	22 min
May 4, 2:25 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	Yalobusha	3 hr
May 4, 2:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Alcorn, Benton, Tippah	30 min
May 4, 2:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Union	26 min
May 4, 2:54 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	Lafayette	3 hr
May 4, 2:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Calhoun, Chickasaw	47 min
May 4, 3:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Alcorn, Benton, Tippah	19 min
May 4, 3:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Itawamba, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Union	16 min
May 4, 3:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Itawamba, Lee	28 min
May 4, 3:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe	57 min
May 4, 3:58 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	Lee	3 hr
May 4, 4:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	DeSoto	35 min
May 4, 2:34 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Tipton	41 min
May 4, 2:59 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion	46 min
May 4, 3:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Shelby, Tipton	35 min
May 4, 3:28 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Obion, Weakley	47 min
May 4, 3:46 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Crockett	44 min
May 4, 3:54 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Fayette, Haywood, Shelby, Tipton	51 min
May 4, 4:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Henry	35 min
May 4, 4:18 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Benton, Carroll, Henry, Weakley	27 min
May 4, 4:20 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Gibson	25 min
May 4, 4:43 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Henderson, Henry	47 min
May 4, 11:40 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	MEG	Crockett, Dyer, Lauderdale	7 days
May 4, 5:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Henry	32 min
May 4, 5:43 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	Shelby	3 hr
May 4, 6:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Shelby, Tipton	46 min
May 4, 6:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Lake	34 min
May 4, 12:38 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	52 min
May 4, 1:30 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	45 min
May 4, 1:46 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	3 hr
May 4, 1:48 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Craighead, Poinsett	27 min
May 4, 1:57 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Craighead, Greene, Poinsett	48 min
May 4, 2:08 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	52 min
May 4, 2:25 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Clay, Craighead, Mississippi	50 min
May 4, 2:58 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	Clay	2 hr
May 4, 11:37 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	47 hr
May 4, 5:03 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Craighead, Greene	27 min
May 4, 5:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Craighead, Greene, Poinsett	31 min
May 4, 6:20 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Cross	40 min
May 4, 6:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Mississippi	35 min
May 4, 12:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Dunklin, Pemiscot	30 min
May 4, 1:34 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Dunklin, Pemiscot	41 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.