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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Memphis, TN

March 27, 2021Crittenden County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Arkansas; Lauderdale County, Tipton County, Tennessee

NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 7:03 PM CDT for Crittenden County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Arkansas; Lauderdale County, Tipton County, Tennessee. It was in force for 42 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
Mar 27, 2021, 7:03 PM CDT (00:03 UTC)
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 7:45 PM CDT
In force
42 min
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Crittenden County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, Lauderdale County, TN, Tipton County, TN

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 27, 1:51 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 74 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 894 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 64 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
894 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1261 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.7
Supercell composite
8.7

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The text

As transmitted.

905 
WFUS54 KMEG 280003
TORMEG
ARC035-093-111-TNC097-167-280045-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0015.210328T0003Z-210328T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
703 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
  Southwestern Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northeastern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas...
  Western Tipton County in western Tennessee...
  Southwestern Lauderdale County in western Tennessee...

* Until 745 PM CDT.
    
* At 703 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
  producing a tornado was located near Gilmore, or near Tyronza,
  moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Osceola, Wilson, Tyronza, Munford, Joiner, Dyess, Gilmore, Bassett,
  Marie, Fulton, Dixonville, Atoka, Turrell, Gilt Edge, Birdsong,
  Whitton, Dimple, Deckerville, Evadale and Driver.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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 3534 9031 3551 9039 3572 8994 3545 8977
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 246DEG 29KT 3546 9027 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

KRM
3 follow-up statements
334 
WWUS54 KMEG 280014
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
714 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC035-111-280024-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210328T0045Z/
Poinsett AR-Crittenden AR-
714 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POINSETT AND NORTHEASTERN
CRITTENDEN COUNTIES 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 900 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and western Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3572 8994 3545 8977 3544 9023 3555 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 241DEG 29KT 3551 9018 

$$

ARC093-TNC097-167-280045-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210328T0045Z/
Mississippi AR-Tipton TN-Lauderdale TN-
714 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI...NORTHWESTERN TIPTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 714 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Joiner, or 8 miles southwest of
Wilson, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Osceola, Wilson, Munford, Joiner, Dyess, Bassett, Marie, Fulton,
Atoka, Gilt Edge, Whitton, Evadale, Driver, Grider, Golden Lake,
Carson Lake, Rotan, Chelford, Norden and Beaver.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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 3572 8994 3545 8977 3544 9023 3555 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 241DEG 29KT 3551 9018 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

KRM
341 
WWUS54 KMEG 280023
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
723 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC093-TNC097-167-280045-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210328T0045Z/
Mississippi AR-Tipton TN-Lauderdale TN-
723 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI...WEST CENTRAL TIPTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 722 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Wilson, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Osceola, Wilson, Bassett, Marie, Fulton, Gilt Edge, Creamery Package,
Delpro, Evadale, Driver, Grider, Golden Lake, Carson Lake, Rotan,
Norden, Sans Souci and Hampson Archaeological Museum State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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 3572 8994 3553 8983 3549 9011 3559 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 239DEG 31KT 3557 9009 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

KRM
019 
WWUS54 KMEG 280040
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
740 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ARC093-TNC097-167-280049-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210328T0045Z/
Mississippi AR-Tipton TN-Lauderdale TN-
740 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI...WEST CENTRAL
TIPTON AND SOUTHWESTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 745 PM
CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and western Tennessee.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Memphis.

LAT...LON 3572 8994 3553 8983 3549 9011 3559 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 246DEG 29KT 3562 8994 

$$

KRM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 7:08 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCross, St. Francis52 min
Mar 27, 7:10 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCrittenden, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett, St. Francis3 hr
Mar 27, 7:17 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGLee, Phillips43 min
Mar 27, 7:39 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCrittenden, Cross, Poinsett51 min
Mar 27, 7:50 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCrittenden, Lee, St. Francis40 min
Mar 27, 8:07 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGCrittenden, Mississippi, Poinsett38 min
Mar 27, 8:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGCrittenden, St. Francis11 min
Mar 27, 8:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGMississippi34 min
Mar 27, 8:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPhillips25 min
Mar 27, 9:09 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCrittenden3 hr
Mar 27, 9:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGPhillips48 min
Mar 27, 9:35 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGPhillips40 min
Mar 27, 9:37 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGPhillips53 min
Mar 27, 9:49 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGPhillips31 min
Mar 27, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGCrittenden52 min
Mar 27, 11:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGPhillips4 hr
Mar 28, 11:45 AM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryMEGLee, Phillips24 hr
Mar 27, 7:02 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGDyer, Lauderdale43 min
Mar 27, 7:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGHaywood23 min
Mar 27, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGCrockett, Gibson, Haywood, Madison40 min
Mar 27, 7:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGChester34 min
Mar 27, 7:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGDyer31 min
Mar 27, 7:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLauderdale23 min
Mar 27, 7:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGShelby21 min
Mar 27, 8:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChester, Decatur, Henderson41 min
Mar 27, 8:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGHenderson, Madison42 min
Mar 27, 8:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGDyer25 min
Mar 27, 8:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGChester, Henderson, Madison6 hr
Mar 27, 8:37 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGDecatur23 min
Mar 27, 8:43 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGDecatur19 min
Mar 27, 8:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChester, Henderson, Madison47 min
Mar 27, 9:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGDecatur7 hr
Mar 27, 9:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGCrockett, Haywood, Madison40 min
Mar 27, 9:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGBenton, Decatur, Henderson31 min
Mar 27, 9:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGFayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, Shelby, Tipton43 min
Mar 27, 9:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCarroll, Gibson, Henry, Weakley3 hr
Mar 27, 9:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGCarroll, Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman and 3 more47 min
Mar 27, 10:03 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGBenton, Carroll, Decatur, Henderson4 hr
Mar 27, 10:17 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGFayette, Shelby3 hr
Mar 27, 10:28 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGDecatur, Perry11 days
Mar 27, 10:35 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGHaywood, Madison, Tipton3 hr
Mar 27, 10:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGFayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton36 min
Mar 27, 10:42 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGChester, Decatur, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison29 min
Mar 27, 10:49 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGShelby3 hr
Mar 27, 11:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Madison51 min
Mar 27, 11:11 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGFayette, Hardeman3 hr
Mar 27, 11:25 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGChester, Hardeman, McNairy14 min
Mar 27, 11:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, McNairy51 min
Mar 27, 11:58 PM CDTTornado WarningMEGMcNairy17 min
Mar 28, 12:12 AM CDTTornado WarningMEGHardin33 min
Mar 28, 2:30 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGBenton, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart10 days

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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.