Tornado Warning 46, NWS Memphis, TN

Issued

May 2, 2021, 10:37 PM CDT (03:37 UTC)

Expired

May 2, 2021, 11:15 PM CDT

In force

38 min

Issued by

NWS Memphis, TN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Damage threat

Considerable

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Itawamba County, MS, Prentiss County, MS, Tishomingo County, MS

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151 
WFUS54 KMEG 030337
TORMEG
MSC057-117-141-030415-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0046.210503T0337Z-210503T0415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1037 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.
    
* At 1036 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Sandy Springs, or 12 miles north of Fulton, moving
  northeast at 30 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...
  Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Tishomingo, Sandy Springs,
  Marietta, Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill, Bloody
  Springs, Kirkville, Carter Branch, Mingo, Petertown and Neil.

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 3443 8816 3432 8844 3445 8855 3448 8854
      3474 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0336Z 239DEG 26KT 3444 8843 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

187 
WWUS54 KMEG 030400
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1100 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC117-030410-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210503T0415Z/
Prentiss MS-
1100 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS 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 3443 8816 3441 8832 3447 8833 3459 8833
      3474 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 243DEG 24KT 3449 8824 

$$

MSC057-141-030415-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210503T0415Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1100 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHERN TISHOMINGO COUNTIES...
    
At 1100 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Belmont, or near Red Bay, moving
northeast at 30 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...
Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Tishomingo, Golden, Mingo, Dennis,
Moores Mill, Bloody Springs, Petertown, Neil and Carter Branch.

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 3443 8816 3441 8832 3447 8833 3459 8833
      3474 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 243DEG 24KT 3449 8824 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

SJM

377 
WWUS54 KMEG 030414
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1114 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC057-141-030424-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210503T0415Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1114 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHERN
TISHOMINGO COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1115 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 3443 8816 3441 8832 3447 8833 3459 8833
      3474 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0414Z 239DEG 26KT 3453 8815 

$$

SJM

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