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Tornado Warning 75, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 10:59 PM CST for Henry County, Weakley County, Tennessee. It was in force for 46 min. 4 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, 10:59 PM CST (04:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 11:45 PM CST
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Henry County, TN, Weakley County, TN
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 11:08 PM CST | TORNADO | Dresden, TN | *** 1 INJ *** TORNADO WITH AT LEAST 1 PERSON INJURED IN DRESDEN WITH 6 BUILDINGS DAMAGED. |
| Dec 10, 11:22 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 E Cottage Grove, TN | WIDESPREAD DAMAGE TO HOMES, TREES, AND POWER LINES ALONG LAMPKINS RD NEAR COTTAGE GROVE. |
| Dec 10, 11:35 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Puryear, TN | HOUSE TRAILER ROLLED OVER ON SHADY GROVE ROAD. NUMEROUS OTHER REPORTS OF DAMAGE IN THE PURYEAR AREA. LIKELY DUE TO TORNADO. |
| Dec 10, 11:45 PM CST | TORNADO | 8 Ene Buchanan, TN | WIDESPREAD TREE AND ROOF DAMAGE NORTH OF PARIS LANDING ALONG CYPRESS ROAD. |
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 |
| Dec 10, 10:44 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 182 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -168 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 593 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 391 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 370 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 110459
TORMEG
TNC079-183-110545-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0075.211211T0459Z-211211T0545Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1059 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Weakley County in western Tennessee...
Northern Henry County in western Tennessee...
* Until 1145 PM CST.
* At 1058 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Sharon, 10 mile south of Martin, moving east at
60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. At 1050 PM, multiple houses were
destroyed in Kenton.
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...
Dresden around 1105 PM CST.
Gleason around 1110 PM CST.
Palmersville around 1115 PM CST.
Cottage Grove around 1120 PM CST.
Paris around 1125 PM CST.
Paris Landing State Park around 1140 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Sidonia, Hyndsver, Jones Mill,
Foundry Hill, Kimery, Crossland and Como.
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!
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 3614 8884 3623 8896 3630 8896 3650 8870
3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0458Z 248DEG 54KT 3625 8886
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ2 follow-up statements
606
WWUS54 KMEG 110514
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC079-183-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-Henry TN-
1114 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY AND NORTHERN HENRY COUNTIES...
At 1113 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Dresden, or 12 miles east of Martin, moving east at 55
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.
The tornado will be near...
Cottage Grove around 1125 PM CST.
Paris around 1130 PM CST.
Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matheny Grove, Sandhill, Ore Springs, Jones Mill, Foundry Hill,
Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India and Mill Creek.
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!
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 3618 8870 3632 8879 3650 8864 3650 8806
3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 247DEG 50KT 3633 8862
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ812
WWUS54 KMEG 110526
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC183-110535-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Weakley TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WEAKLEY 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 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841
$$
TNC079-110545-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-211211T0545Z/
Henry TN-
1126 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
HENRY COUNTY...
At 1125 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Cottage Grove, or 9 miles northwest of Paris, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Paris Landing State Park around 1145 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jones
Mill, Foundry Hill, Crossland, Como, Buchanan, India, Mill Creek,
Puryear, Osage and Whitlock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 3626 8849 3630 8853 3645 8852 3650 8846
3650 8806 3644 8806 3639 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 247DEG 53KT 3640 8841
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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, 10:27 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Obion, Weakley | 48 min |
| Dec 10, 10:34 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MEG | Obion | 27 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.