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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 10:42 PM CDT for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 29 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, 10:42 PM CDT (03:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 11:11 PM CDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Chester County, TN, Decatur County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Henderson County, TN, Madison County, TN
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:41 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 9:01 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 144 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
538
WFUS54 KMEG 280342
TORMEG
TNC023-039-069-077-113-280430-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0027.210328T0342Z-210328T0430Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1042 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Henderson County in western Tennessee...
Northeastern Hardeman County in western Tennessee...
Southeastern Madison County in western Tennessee...
Chester County in western Tennessee...
Central Decatur County in western Tennessee...
* Until 1130 PM CDT.
* At 1042 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Chickasaw State Park, moving
northeast at 50 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...
Lexington, Henderson, Chickasaw State Forest, Natchez Trace State
Forest, Chickasaw State Park, Parsons, Decaturville, Sardis,
Silerton, Masseyville, Reagan, Jacks Creek, Darden, Mifflin, Scotts
Hill, Finger, Enville, Medon, Pinson and Pine Top.
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 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8863 3534 8866 3532 8866
3527 8880 3543 8890 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0342Z 242DEG 43KT 3539 8878
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
996
WWUS54 KMEG 280347
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1047 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
TNC069-280357-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0430Z/
Hardeman TN-
1047 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HARDEMAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8863 3534 8866 3532 8866
3528 8879 3534 8880 3539 8884 3543 8884
3543 8890 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0347Z 242DEG 43KT 3542 8871
$$
TNC023-039-077-113-280430-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0430Z/
Henderson TN-Madison TN-Chester TN-Decatur TN-
1047 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON...SOUTHEASTERN MADISON...CHESTER AND CENTRAL DECATUR
COUNTIES...
At 1047 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Henderson, moving northeast at
50 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...
Lexington, Henderson, Natchez Trace State Forest, Chickasaw State
Park, Parsons, Decaturville, Sardis, Silerton, Reagan, Jacks Creek,
Darden, Mifflin, Scotts Hill, Finger, Enville, Medon, Pinson, Rock
Hill, Hickory Corners and Roby.
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 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8863 3534 8866 3532 8866
3528 8879 3534 8880 3539 8884 3543 8884
3543 8890 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0347Z 242DEG 43KT 3542 8871
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$398
WWUS54 KMEG 280400
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1100 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
TNC113-280410-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0430Z/
Madison TN-
1100 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8864 3534 8866 3549 8868
3553 8863 3557 8862 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 242DEG 43KT 3549 8854
$$
TNC023-039-077-280430-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0430Z/
Henderson TN-Chester TN-Decatur TN-
1100 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HENDERSON...CENTRAL CHESTER AND CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
At 1100 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Jacks Creek, or near Henderson,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Lexington, Henderson, Natchez Trace State Forest, Parsons,
Decaturville, Sardis, Reagan, Jacks Creek, Darden, Mifflin, Scotts
Hill, Enville, Rock Hill, Roby, Mount Tabor, Cabo, Middle Fork,
Hinson Springs, Lick Skillet and Perryville.
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 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8864 3534 8866 3549 8868
3553 8863 3557 8862 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 242DEG 43KT 3549 8854
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$139
WWUS54 KMEG 280411
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1111 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
TNC023-039-077-280421-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0430Z/
Henderson TN-Chester TN-Decatur TN-
1111 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL HENDERSON...CENTRAL CHESTER AND
CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3538 8851 3539 8851 3538 8856 3537 8856
3538 8858 3536 8864 3534 8866 3549 8868
3553 8863 3557 8862 3580 8816 3556 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0410Z 242DEG 43KT 3555 8840
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 7:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lauderdale | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 7:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lauderdale, Tipton | 42 min |
| Mar 27, 7:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Haywood | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Madison | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 7:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chester | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 7:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Dyer | 31 min |
| Mar 27, 7:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lauderdale | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 7:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Shelby | 21 min |
| Mar 27, 8:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Henderson | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 8:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Shelby, Tipton | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 8:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Henderson, Madison | 42 min |
| Mar 27, 8:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Dyer | 25 min |
| Mar 27, 8:23 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Chester, Henderson, Madison | 6 hr |
| Mar 27, 8:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Shelby | 11 min |
| Mar 27, 8:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Decatur | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 8:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lauderdale, Tipton | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 8:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Decatur | 19 min |
| Mar 27, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Henderson, Madison | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 9:02 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Decatur | 7 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:09 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Haywood, Madison | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Decatur, Henderson | 31 min |
| Mar 27, 9:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, Shelby, Tipton | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 9:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Weakley | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Shelby, Tipton | 52 min |
| Mar 27, 9:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman and 3 more | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 10:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Henderson | 4 hr |
| Mar 27, 10:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Fayette, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 10:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Decatur, Perry | 11 days |
| Mar 27, 10:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Haywood, Madison, Tipton | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 10:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 10:49 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 11:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Madison | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 11:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 11:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, McNairy | 14 min |
| Mar 27, 11:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, McNairy | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 11:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | McNairy | 17 min |
| Mar 28, 12:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Hardin | 33 min |
| Mar 28, 2:30 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 10 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.