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Tornado Warning 67, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 8:57 PM CST for Craighead County, Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was in force for 48 min. 1 report 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, 8:57 PM CST (02:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 9:45 PM CST
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Craighead County, AR, Poinsett County, AR
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 9:15 PM CST | TORNADO | Trumann, AR | MULTIPLE BUILDINGS DAMAGED IN TRUMANN. |
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, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 107 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.
674
WFUS54 KMEG 110257
TORMEG
ARC031-111-110345-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0067.211211T0257Z-211211T0345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
857 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 945 PM CST.
* At 856 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located over Harrisburg, moving northeast at 45 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 905 PM CST.
Bay around 915 PM CST.
Trumann around 920 PM CST.
Lake City around 930 PM CST.
Caraway around 935 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Payneway, Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple
Grove, Promised Land, Alto and Cary.
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 3549 9082 3565 9085 3592 9029 3556 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 241DEG 40KT 3558 9077
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ4 follow-up statements
070
WWUS54 KMEG 110304
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
904 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-111-110345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211211T0345Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
904 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 903 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Harrisburg,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Bay around 910 PM CST.
Trumann around 915 PM CST.
Lepanto around 920 PM CST.
Caraway around 930 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Payneway, Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple
Grove, Promised Land, Alto and Cary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3549 9082 3565 9085 3592 9029 3556 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 249DEG 45KT 3562 9064
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ800
WWUS54 KMEG 110315
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
915 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-111-110345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211211T0345Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
915 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 914 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Trumann, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Caraway around 925 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Payneway, Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple
Grove, Promised Land, Alto and Cary.
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 3549 9082 3565 9085 3592 9029 3556 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 244DEG 45KT 3569 9048
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ955
WWUS54 KMEG 110329
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
929 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-111-110345-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211211T0345Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
929 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND NORTHEASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 929 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Caraway, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett Counties, including
the following locations... Payneway, Bunney, Lunsford, Tulot, Elm
Grove, Degelow, Sandy, Rivervale, Hatchie Coon and Cassidy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3553 9055 3576 9050 3586 9029 3556 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0329Z 241DEG 40KT 3577 9029
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ447
WWUS54 KMEG 110343
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
943 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ARC031-111-110353-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211211T0345Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
943 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND NORTHEASTERN
POINSETT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 945 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for eastern
Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3553 9055 3576 9050 3586 9029 3556 9029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0343Z 241DEG 40KT 3584 9014
$$
MJThe 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, 6:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett | 51 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, 8:59 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.