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Tornado Warning 60, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 6:39 PM CST for 4 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 51 min. 5 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
- Dec 10, 2021, 6:39 PM CST (00:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 7:30 PM CST
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Craighead County, AR, Greene County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 6:44 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 Nne Weiner, AR | TREES DOWN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. CONE TORNADO PASSED JUST NORTH OF WEINER. |
| Dec 10, 7:00 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Greenfield, AR | POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED ALONG HWY 1 AND A LARGE RICE FACILITY SUSTAINED DAMAGE. |
| Dec 10, 7:00 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 S Jonesboro, AR | TREES SNAPPED IN HALF AND DAMAGE TO SHED. |
| Dec 10, 7:08 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 Nnw Bay, AR | TORNADO REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
| Dec 10, 7:24 PM CST | TORNADO | Nw Monette, AR | TORNADO REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:07 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 125 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
- 1725 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 759 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 398 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 420 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.8
- Supercell composite
- 16.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 110039
TORMEG
ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0060.211211T0039Z-211211T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
639 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Northern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
Western Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 730 PM CST.
* At 638 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located over Weiner, or 13 miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving
northeast at 55 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
Jonesboro around 705 PM CST.
Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
Monette around 720 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.
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 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 233DEG 49KT 3564 9094
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SMW3 follow-up statements
572
WWUS54 KMEG 110043
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
643 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
At 642 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Weiner, or 11
miles northwest of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Greenfield around 650 PM CST.
Jonesboro and Brookland around 705 PM CST.
Lake City around 710 PM CST.
Monette around 720 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Maple Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3572 9104 3610 9046 3574 9018 3547 9096
3560 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 233DEG 49KT 3568 9088
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SMW349
WWUS54 KMEG 110056
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-055-093-111-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Mississippi AR-
656 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...CRAIGHEAD...NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT AND WESTERN
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
At 655 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Greenfield, or near Jonesboro, moving northeast at 60
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
The tornado will be near...
Trumann and Bay around 705 PM CST.
Lake City and Brookland around 710 PM CST.
Monette and Caraway around 720 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hergett, Apt, Vail, Valley View, Macey, Schug, Gum Point, Farrville,
Lester and Mandalay.
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 3561 9074 3580 9090 3609 9045 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 244DEG 50KT 3573 9070
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SMW371
WWUS54 KMEG 110117
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC111-110127-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Poinsett AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045
$$
ARC031-055-093-110130-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-
717 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL GREENE...EASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
COUNTIES...
At 717 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lake City, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
The tornado will be near...
Caraway around 720 PM CST.
Monette around 725 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Poplar
Ridge, Needham, Milligan Ridge, Lunsford, Vail, Elm Grove, Degelow,
Macey, Schug and Sandy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3573 9052 3590 9065 3606 9043 3575 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 238DEG 39KT 3585 9045
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
SMWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 6:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Poinsett | 38 min |
| Dec 10, 7:06 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Greene, Mississippi | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 7:28 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Mississippi | 47 min |
| Dec 10, 8:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Greene | 34 min |
| Dec 10, 8:20 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Cross, Poinsett | 40 min |
| Dec 10, 8:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Poinsett | 48 min |
| Dec 10, 8:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Poinsett | 31 min |
| Dec 10, 9:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett | 42 min |
| Dec 10, 9:24 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett | 51 min |
| Dec 10, 9:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett | 50 min |
| Dec 10, 9:39 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Craighead, Cross, Poinsett | 3 hr |
| Dec 10, 9:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Mississippi | 38 min |
| Dec 10, 10:01 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Mississippi | 44 min |
| Dec 10, 10:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lee, St. Francis | 44 min |
| Dec 10, 11:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Mississippi | 15 min |
| Dec 10, 11:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, St. Francis | 9 min |
| Dec 10, 11:41 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Mississippi | 3 hr |
| Dec 10, 11:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden | 42 min |
| Dec 10, 11:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Crittenden | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 12:02 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, St. Francis | 43 min |
| Dec 11, 12:30 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden | 30 min |
| Dec 11, 12:46 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lee, Phillips, St. Francis | 44 min |
| Dec 11, 12:48 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, St. Francis | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 1:43 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Phillips | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 2:12 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Crittenden, Lee | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 6:56 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett | 5 hr |
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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.