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Tornado Warning 44, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at May 2, 2021, 9:13 PM CDT for Chickasaw County, Lee County, Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was in force for 47 min. 3 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
- May 2, 2021, 9:13 PM CDT (02:13 UTC)
- Expired
- May 2, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Chickasaw County, MS, Lee County, MS, Pontotoc County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 9:13 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ne Houlka, MS | A TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE (TDS) WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE CHICKASAW AND PONTOTOC COUNTY LINE NEAR HOULKA. |
| May 2, 9:58 PM CDT | TORNADO | Tupelo, MS | DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE TREES AND A HOUSE AT INTERSECTION OF FRONT STREET AND BARNES STREET IN TUPELO. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED. |
| May 2, 10:03 PM CDT | TORNADO | Tupelo, MS | NORTH OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK NEAR INTERSTATE 22 A TORNADO WAS SPOTTED. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 4:46 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 116 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
- 36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -39 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 777 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
058
WFUS54 KMEG 030213
TORMEG
MSC017-081-115-030300-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0044.210503T0213Z-210503T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
913 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
Eastern Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 912 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located near Houlka, or 12 miles north of
Houston, 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...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Verona, Trace State Park, Saltillo,
Plantersville, Troy, Furrs, Houlka, Sherman, New Houlka, Algoma,
Endville, Chiwapa, Thelma, Flowerdale, Rough Edge, Wallfield, Nixon
and Beech Springs.
People attending Tupelo COVID-19 Testing should seek safe shelter
immediately!
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 3394 8904 3403 8914 3407 8914 3408 8918
3437 8889 3436 8883 3439 8882 3439 8879
3446 8879 3448 8877 3429 8855
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 225DEG 30KT 3407 8905
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$3 follow-up statements
256
WWUS54 KMEG 030222
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
922 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC017-030231-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Chickasaw MS-
922 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CHICKASAW COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3408 8918 3437 8889 3436 8883 3439 8882
3439 8879 3446 8879 3448 8877 3429 8855
3407 8885 3407 8916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 225DEG 30KT 3413 8898
$$
MSC081-115-030300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
922 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
PONTOTOC AND LEE COUNTIES...
At 921 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Troy, or 8 miles south of Pontotoc, moving northeast at
35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Verona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park,
Saltillo, Plantersville, Troy, Furrs, Sherman, Algoma, Endville,
Chiwapa, Flowerdale, Rough Edge, Wallfield, Nixon, Beech Springs,
Skyline and Belden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3408 8918 3437 8889 3436 8883 3439 8882
3439 8879 3446 8879 3448 8877 3429 8855
3407 8885 3407 8916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 225DEG 30KT 3413 8898
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$361
WWUS54 KMEG 030234
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
934 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC081-115-030300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Pontotoc MS-Lee MS-
934 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
PONTOTOC AND LEE COUNTIES...
At 934 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Troy, or near Trace State Park, moving northeast at 40
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Verona, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park,
Saltillo, Plantersville, Troy, Furrs, Sherman, Algoma, Endville,
Chiwapa, Flowerdale, Rough Edge, Wallfield, Nixon, Beech Springs,
Skyline and Belden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3408 8918 3437 8889 3436 8883 3439 8882
3439 8879 3446 8879 3448 8877 3429 8855
3407 8885 3407 8916
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 228DEG 35KT 3418 8890
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$317
WWUS54 KMEG 030247
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
947 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC115-030256-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Pontotoc MS-
947 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN PONTOTOC COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3439 8882 3439 8879 3446 8879 3448 8877
3429 8855 3409 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 230DEG 38KT 3426 8878
$$
MSC081-030300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Lee MS-
947 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR LEE
COUNTY...
At 946 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Tupelo, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Saltillo, Plantersville, Beech
Springs, Skyline, Belden, Palmetto, Bissell, Birmingham, Corrona,
Graves, Frog Island, Indian Hills, Flowerdale and Boggan Bend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3439 8882 3439 8879 3446 8879 3448 8877
3429 8855 3409 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 230DEG 38KT 3426 8878
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 7:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw | 48 min |
| May 2, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 46 min |
| May 2, 9:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 52 min |
| May 2, 10:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 38 min |
| May 3, 12:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lafayette | 33 min |
| May 3, 12:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tippah | 37 min |
| May 3, 12:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tunica | 27 min |
| May 3, 12:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Pontotoc | 26 min |
| May 3, 1:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | DeSoto | 29 min |
| May 3, 1:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Marshall, Tate | 45 min |
| May 3, 2:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Benton | 30 min |
| May 3, 2:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Marshall | 24 min |
| May 3, 5:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | DeSoto | 110 min |
| May 3, 12:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Clay | 25 min |
| May 3, 12:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 37 min |
| May 3, 12:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 29 min |
| May 3, 1:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 29 min |
| May 3, 1:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 30 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.