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Tornado Warning 73, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 10:27 PM CST for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 48 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, 10:27 PM CST (04:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 11:15 PM CST
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Crockett County, TN, Dyer County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Obion County, TN, Weakley County, TN
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 10:37 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 Ene Newbern, TN | TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE NOTED NORTHEAST OF NEWBERN. |
| Dec 10, 10:44 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Kenton, TN | EM REPORTED DAMAGE TO 25-30 HOMES. ON THE GIBSON SIDE OF KENTON. |
| Dec 10, 10:47 PM CST | TORNADO | Kenton, TN | MULTIPLE HOUSES DESTROYED IN KENTON. |
| Dec 10, 10:47 PM CST | TORNADO | Kenton, TN | REPORT OF MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN, TREES DOWN, AND IMPASSABLE ROADS. |
| Dec 10, 10:55 PM CST | HAIL 1 | 4 N Dyer, TN | QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR DYER, TENNESSEE, WITH ABOUT 30-40 MPH WINDS. |
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, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 164 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.
700
WFUS54 KMEG 110427
TORMEG
TNC033-045-053-131-183-110515-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0073.211211T0427Z-211211T0515Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1027 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Crockett County in western Tennessee...
Southwestern Weakley County in western Tennessee...
Eastern Dyer County in western Tennessee...
Central Gibson County in western Tennessee...
Southeastern Obion County in western Tennessee...
* Until 1115 PM CST.
* At 1027 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm producing a tornado was
located over Dyersburg, moving east 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...
Dyer, Kenton and Rutherford around 1050 PM CST.
Greenfield and Sharon around 1100 PM CST.
Dresden around 1105 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tuckers Corner, Grizzard, Fowlkes, Lapata, Bonicord, Central, Locust
Grove, Jenkinsville, Ralston and Maxey.
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 3630 8869 3601 8870 3589 8935 3595 8941
3595 8943 3614 8944 3639 8887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0427Z 247DEG 49KT 3608 8936
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ3 follow-up statements
880
WWUS54 KMEG 110439
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1039 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC033-110448-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Crockett TN-
1039 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CROCKETT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3630 8869 3601 8870 3597 8915 3598 8917
3600 8919 3596 8921 3595 8935 3614 8944
3639 8887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 249DEG 42KT 3614 8922
$$
TNC045-053-131-183-110515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Weakley TN-Dyer TN-Gibson TN-Obion TN-
1039 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WEAKLEY...EASTERN DYER...NORTHERN GIBSON AND
SOUTHEASTERN OBION COUNTIES...
At 1038 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Newbern, or 10
miles northeast of Dyersburg, moving east 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...
Dyer around 1050 PM CST.
Kenton and Rutherford around 1055 PM CST.
Greenfield and Sharon around 1105 PM CST.
Dresden around 1115 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bishop, Mason Hall, Tuckers Corner, Grizzard, Mount Pelia, Good Luck,
Lapata, Bonicord, Central and Locust 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 3630 8869 3601 8870 3597 8915 3598 8917
3600 8919 3596 8921 3595 8935 3614 8944
3639 8887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 249DEG 42KT 3614 8922
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ636
WWUS54 KMEG 110452
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1052 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC045-110501-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Dyer TN-
1052 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DYER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3630 8869 3607 8870 3604 8916 3620 8915
3639 8887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 248DEG 52KT 3621 8897
$$
TNC053-131-183-110515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Weakley TN-Gibson TN-Obion TN-
1052 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WEAKLEY...NORTHERN GIBSON AND SOUTHEASTERN OBION
COUNTIES...
At 1051 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Kenton, or 11
miles southwest of Martin, moving east at 60 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...
Greenfield and Sharon around 1100 PM CST.
Dresden around 1105 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ralston, Sidonia, Skullbone, Mount Pelia, Good Luck, Yorkville,
Gardner, Tilghman, Barrons Corner and Kimery.
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 3630 8869 3607 8870 3604 8916 3620 8915
3639 8887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 248DEG 52KT 3621 8897
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ445
WWUS54 KMEG 110503
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1103 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC053-131-110512-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Gibson TN-Obion TN-
1103 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN GIBSON AND SOUTHEASTERN OBION
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for western
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3630 8869 3618 8869 3614 8884 3623 8896
3630 8896 3638 8886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 245DEG 47KT 3627 8880
$$
TNC183-110515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211211T0515Z/
Weakley TN-
1103 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WEAKLEY COUNTY...
At 1102 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Sharon, or near
Martin, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Martin, Dresden, Greenfield, Sharon, Ralston, Sidonia, Kimery and Big
Cypress Tree State Park.
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 3630 8869 3618 8869 3614 8884 3623 8896
3630 8896 3638 8886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 245DEG 47KT 3627 8880
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 7:28 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale | 47 min |
| Dec 10, 8:04 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake, Obion | 41 min |
| Dec 10, 8:28 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lake, Obion | 30 min |
| Dec 10, 9:24 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lauderdale | 51 min |
| Dec 10, 9:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Tipton | 50 min |
| Dec 10, 9:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lake, Obion | 38 min |
| Dec 10, 10:01 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale | 44 min |
| Dec 10, 10:34 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Obion | 27 min |
| Dec 10, 10:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Henry, Weakley | 46 min |
| Dec 10, 11:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Dyer, Lauderdale | 15 min |
| Dec 10, 11:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Shelby | 9 min |
| Dec 10, 11:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Henry | 27 min |
| Dec 10, 11:41 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lauderdale, Obion, Weakley | 3 hr |
| Dec 10, 11:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Shelby | 42 min |
| Dec 10, 11:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Shelby, Tipton | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 12:05 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Shelby | 22 min |
| Dec 11, 12:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Henry | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 12:30 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Shelby, Tipton | 30 min |
| Dec 11, 12:35 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Shelby | 4 hr |
| Dec 11, 12:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood | 24 min |
| Dec 11, 12:56 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Henry, Weakley | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 12:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Carroll, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood and 1 more | 48 min |
| Dec 11, 12:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Shelby | 31 min |
| Dec 11, 1:25 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman and 2 more | 65 min |
| Dec 11, 1:30 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman | 30 min |
| Dec 11, 1:32 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Carroll, Chester, Henderson, Madison | 28 min |
| Dec 11, 1:53 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Henderson | 25 min |
| Dec 11, 2:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Decatur, Hardin, McNairy | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 2:51 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Shelby | 2 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:03 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardeman, McNairy | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 3:19 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Hardin | 24 min |
| Dec 11, 3:30 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 21 min |
| Dec 11, 4:07 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Hardin | 23 min |
| Dec 11, 4:32 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Hardin | 28 min |
| Dec 11, 6:56 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry and 4 more | 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.