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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Memphis, TN

March 2, 20234 states

NWS Memphis, TN issued this wind advisory at Mar 2, 2023, 3:27 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 3, 2023, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 2, 2023, 3:27 AM CST (09:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2023, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 3, 2023, 5:03 PM CST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
All 55 counties

Clay County, AR, Craighead County, AR, Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Greene County, AR, Lee County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Phillips County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, St. Francis County, AR, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Alcorn County, MS, Benton County, MS, Calhoun County, MS, Chickasaw County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, DeSoto County, MS, Itawamba County, MS, Lafayette County, MS, Lee County, MS, Marshall County, MS, Monroe County, MS, Panola County, MS, Pontotoc County, MS, Prentiss County, MS, Quitman County, MS, Tallahatchie County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tippah County, MS, Tishomingo County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Union County, MS, Yalobusha County, MS, Benton County, TN, Carroll County, TN, Chester County, TN, Crockett County, TN, Decatur County, TN, Dyer County, TN, Fayette County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Hardin County, TN, Haywood County, TN, Henderson County, TN, Henry County, TN, Lake County, TN, Lauderdale County, TN, Madison County, TN, McNairy County, TN, Obion County, TN, Shelby County, TN, Tipton County, TN, Weakley County, TN

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 61 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2023-03-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2023-03-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -67 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
830 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-67 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

412 
WWUS74 KMEG 020927
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
327 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-022200-
/O.NEW.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.230303T0600Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-
Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Tunica-Tate-Prentiss-Coahoma-
Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-
Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-Lake-Obion-
Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-
Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-
Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Helena, West Helena, Kennett, Caruthersville, 
Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, 
Corinth, Iuka, Tunica, Senatobia, Booneville, Clarksdale, Marks, 
Batesville, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, 
Charleston, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, 
Houston, Okolona, Amory, Aberdeen, Tiptonville, Union City, 
Martin, Dresden, Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, 
Camden, Ripley TN, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, 
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, 
Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville, 
Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, and Savannah
327 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
177 
WWUS74 KMEG 022033
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
233 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

ARZ028-MOZ115-MSZ001>006-008-009-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-
088>092-030445-
/O.NEW.KMEG.HW.W.0001.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.230303T0600Z-230303T1200Z/
Mississippi-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-
Tishomingo-Tate-Prentiss-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-
Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-
Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Blytheville, Caruthersville, Southaven, 
Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, Corinth, Iuka, 
Senatobia, Booneville, Tiptonville, Union City, Martin, Dresden, 
Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Ripley TN,
Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, 
Memphis, Millington, Somerville, Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, 
and Savannah
233 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST 
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase significantly early
  Friday morning. With all of the recent rains soils are wet and
  trees should come down much easier. This could lead to numerous
  power outages. Be sure to charge your phones and devices
  overnight to be able to reliably receive additional warnings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-MSZ007-010>017-
020>024-030445-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.230303T0600Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-
Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-
Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-
Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Kennett, Tunica, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, Charleston, 
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, Houston, Okolona,
Amory, and Aberdeen
233 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
  Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
124 
WWUS74 KMEG 030042
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
642 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

ARZ028-MOZ115-MSZ001>006-008-009-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-
088>092-031200-
/O.CON.KMEG.HW.W.0001.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.230303T0600Z-230303T1200Z/
Mississippi-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-
Tishomingo-Tate-Prentiss-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-
Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-
Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Blytheville, Caruthersville, Southaven, 
Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, Corinth, Iuka, 
Senatobia, Booneville, Tiptonville, Union City, Martin, Dresden, 
Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Ripley TN,
Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, 
Memphis, Millington, Somerville, Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, 
and Savannah
642 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-MSZ007-010>017-
020>024-031200-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.230303T0600Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-
Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-
Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-
Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, 
West Helena, Kennett, Tunica, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, Charleston, 
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, Houston, Okolona,
Amory, and Aberdeen
642 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
317 
WWUS74 KMEG 030928
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
328 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

ARZ036-048-049-058-MOZ113-MSZ007-010>017-020>024-031730-
/O.EXA.KMEG.HW.W.0001.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Tunica-Coahoma-
Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-
Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, 
Helena, West Helena, Kennett, Tunica, Clarksdale, Marks, 
Batesville, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, 
Charleston, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, 
Houston, Okolona, Amory, and Aberdeen
328 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi and 
  Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ARZ028-MOZ115-MSZ001>006-008-009-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-
088>092-031730-
/O.CON.KMEG.HW.W.0001.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
Mississippi-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-
Tishomingo-Tate-Prentiss-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-
Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-
Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Blytheville, Caruthersville, Southaven, 
Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, Corinth, Iuka, 
Senatobia, Booneville, Tiptonville, Union City, Martin, Dresden, 
Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Ripley TN,
Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, 
Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, 
Memphis, Millington, Somerville, Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, 
and Savannah
328 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-031730-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, and Wynne
328 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
073 
WWUS74 KMEG 031227
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
627 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

ARZ028-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-020>024-TNZ001>004-
019>022-048>055-088>092-032030-
/O.EXP.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Mississippi-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-
Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-
Tunica-Tate-Prentiss-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-Union-
Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-
Monroe-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-
Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Henderson-
Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Blytheville, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Helena, West Helena, Kennett, Caruthersville, 
Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, 
Corinth, Iuka, Tunica, Senatobia, Booneville, Clarksdale, Marks, 
Batesville, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, 
Charleston, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, 
Houston, Okolona, Amory, Aberdeen, Tiptonville, Union City, 
Martin, Dresden, Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, 
Camden, Ripley TN, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, 
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, 
Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville, 
Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, and Savannah
627 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-032030-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, and Wynne
627 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, 
  Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
748 
WWUS74 KMEG 032303
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
503 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

ARZ028-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-020>024-TNZ001>004-
019>022-048>055-088>092-040015-
/O.CAN.KMEG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Mississippi-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-
Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-
Tunica-Tate-Prentiss-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-Union-
Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-
Monroe-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-
Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Henderson-
Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Blytheville, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Helena, West Helena, Kennett, Caruthersville, 
Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS, 
Corinth, Iuka, Tunica, Senatobia, Booneville, Clarksdale, Marks, 
Batesville, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Fulton, 
Charleston, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Bruce, Calhoun City, 
Houston, Okolona, Amory, Aberdeen, Tiptonville, Union City, 
Martin, Dresden, Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, 
Camden, Ripley TN, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, 
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, 
Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville, 
Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, and Savannah
503 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the region. Therefore, the High Wind
Warning is cancelled.

$$

ARZ009-018-026-027-035-040015-
/O.CAN.KMEG.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Cross-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, and Wynne
503 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the region. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory is cancelled. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Memphis, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Mar 2, 3:12 AM CST, 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 2, 3:12 AM CST, 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Little Rock AR
312 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...New SYNOPSIS, DISCUSSION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 230 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

A low pressure system will develop over the southern Plains today
and track across Arkansas tonight. This low will drag a cold front
through the Mid-South late tonight and into Friday morning. Showers
and thunderstorms will develop ahead of the cold front. Some of
the thunderstorms could be severe with tornadoes, large hail and
damaging winds possible. Locally heavy rainfall is also expected.
Dry and cooler weather is expected for Friday night through Sunday
morning. Temperatures will warm back to above normal levels for
Sunday and Monday. Another cold front will bring more rain to the
region for Monday night through Wednesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 230 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

Skies remain cloudy across the Mid-South early this morning with
temperatures ranging from the mid 50s to lower 60s. Showers and a
few thunderstorms continue to move across southern sections of the
region. Currently, a cold front extends from northeast Kentucky
through northeast Arkansas and into north Texas.

Low pressure is expected to develop along the cold front across
north Texas later this morning and eventually track east along the
front. With the cold front remaining over the region today,
additional showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across
the Mid-South today. Temperatures will remain above normal today
with highs in the low to mid 60s behind the front to the lower
70s ahead of the front.

The low will track northeast from northeast Texas to the Missouri
bootheel tonight. This low will enhance the thunderstorms that
develop tonight. As a result, severe thunderstorms are expected
mainly for areas along and south of the cold front. Tornadoes,
large hail and damaging winds are possible. Locally heavy rainfall
is also expected and so the Flood Watch continues for the entire
region. In additional, windy conditions will develop outside of
the thunderstorms that form so a Wind Advisory will be in effect
starting at midnight tonight.

The low pressure system will continue to move northeast on Friday
and into the Ohio Valley. Thunderstorms should be out of the
region by Friday afternoon and so the Flood Watch will now end at
noon on Friday. Windy conditions should continue after the low
pressure system exits the region so the Wind Advisory will
continue until 6 PM Friday evening. Temperatures will turn cooler
on Friday with highs from the lower 60s to lower 70s.

High pressure will start to build into the region Friday night
with dry weather and colder temperatures. By Saturday morning,
many locations across northern sections of the Mid-South will see
temperatures in the upper 30s so there could be some patchy areas
of frost developing. Saturday will see continued dry weather with
temperatures running close to normal.

By Sunday, winds will become more southerly which will allow
temperatures to warm back up to above normal readings which will
continue into Monday. Another cold front will move into the region
from the north Monday night and Tuesday before stalling out across
central Mississippi Wednesday morning. The front will produce some
scattered showers across the region for Monday night through
Wednesday. Temperatures will remain above normal on Tuesday and
cool off some behind the front on Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1138 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MVFR conditions are expected to persist throughout the TAF period,
with IFR conditions possible by Thursday night. Showers and
embedded thunderstorms are expected to continue overnight tonight,
clearing by the early morning hours. A second round of showers
and thunderstorms will impact all sites beginning midday
Thursday. Winds will likely be variable tomorrow as this system
goes through. There is potential for wind shear tomorrow night,
but kept this out of the TAF for now as models show it moving in
past the current TAF period.

ANS

&&

.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...Flood Watch through Friday morning for ARZ009-018-026>028-035-
     036-048-049-058.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday for
     ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058.

MO...Flood Watch through Friday morning for MOZ113-115.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday for
     MOZ113-115.

MS...Flood Watch through Friday morning for MSZ001>017-020>024.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday for
     MSZ001>017-020>024.

TN...Flood Watch through Friday morning for TNZ001>004-019>022-
     048>055-088>092.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday for
     TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092.

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST...ARS
AVIATION...ANS

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 1, 9:28 PM CST, 5 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
928 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ012-013-020-021-020345-
Lafayette MS-Tallahatchie MS-Panola MS-Yalobusha MS-
928 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Lafayette, northwestern Yalobusha, northeastern Tallahatchie and
southeastern Panola Counties through 945 PM CST...

At 928 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Batesville, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Batesville, Water Valley, George Payne State Park, Pope, Burgess,
Enid, Courtland, Shuford, Asa, Eureka Springs and Chapeltown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for northwestern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3413 9012 3442 9004 3443 8962 3407 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 268DEG 49KT 3428 8991

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB
Special weather statement, Mar 1, 9:40 PM CST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
940 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ006-016-017-020400-
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-Lee MS-
940 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Itawamba,
southeastern Lee and southeastern Tishomingo Counties through 1000 PM
CST...

At 940 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Belmont to near Fairview to near
Evergreen. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fulton, Red Bay, Belmont, Tremont, Sandy Springs, Fairview,
Evergreen, New Salem, Clay, Golden, Abney, Eastman, Cardsville,
Dennis, Tilden, Moores Mill, Ballardsville, Bounds Crossroads, Dorsey
and Jacinto.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3415 8819 3415 8869 3431 8847 3447 8838
      3447 8833 3454 8833 3458 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0340Z 257DEG 43KT 3448 8818 3432 8829 3419 8848

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB
Special weather statement, Mar 1, 9:49 PM CST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
949 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ013-021-022-020415-
Lafayette MS-Calhoun MS-Yalobusha MS-
949 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Lafayette,
northeastern Yalobusha and northwestern Calhoun Counties through 1015
PM CST...

At 948 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Springdale, or near Water Valley, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Oxford, Water Valley, Holly Springs National Forest, Springdale,
Tula, Burgess, Banner, Denmark, Paris, Taylor, Altus and Yocona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3415 8972 3436 8972 3439 8929 3408 8931
TIME...MOT...LOC 0348Z 266DEG 56KT 3425 8963

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB
Special weather statement, Mar 1, 10:09 PM CST, 5 hours 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
1009 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ013-015-021-022-020430-
Lafayette MS-Pontotoc MS-Calhoun MS-Yalobusha MS-
1009 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern
Lafayette, northeastern Yalobusha, northern Calhoun and western
Pontotoc Counties through 1030 PM CST...

At 1009 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Denmark to near Tula to near Banner.
Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Banner, Tula, Denmark, Randolph, Paris, Thaxton, Toccopola, Robbs,
Altus, Esperanza, Pine Valley, Pannell, Delay, Matthews, Lafayette
Springs, Sarepta and Yocona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3437 8911 3417 8909 3400 8925 3404 8957
      3420 8947 3439 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 0409Z 276DEG 32KT 3436 8933 3420 8938 3410 8945

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PWB
Special weather statement, Mar 1, 10:26 PM CST, 5 hours 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
1026 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ015-022-023-020445-
Pontotoc MS-Calhoun MS-Chickasaw MS-
1026 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern
Chickasaw, northern Calhoun and southwestern Pontotoc Counties
through 1045 PM CST...

At 1026 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Randolph to 10 miles east of Banner to
near Bruce. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Pontotoc, Bruce, Pittsboro, Houlka, Randolph, Thaxton, New Houlka,
Algoma, Toccopola, Robbs, Thorn, Reid, Loyd, Pannell, Shepherd,
Matthews, Rough Edge, Sarepta and Wallfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for northeastern
and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3394 8945 3416 8930 3416 8925 3426 8925
      3431 8922 3428 8893 3409 8894 3390 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 0426Z 282DEG 31KT 3424 8916 3413 8923 3404 8930

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB
Special weather statement, Mar 1, 11:54 PM CST, 3 hours 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
Issued by National Weather Service Nashville TN
1154 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

MSZ010-011-020615-
Coahoma MS-Quitman MS-
1154 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Coahoma
and southwestern Quitman Counties through 1215 AM CST...

At 1154 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Clarksdale, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Clarksdale, Lambert, Jonestown, Belen, Kings, Lyon, West Marks,
Mattson, Hopson, Barksdale, Denton, Longstreet, Beverly, Sabino,
Clover Hill, Lurand, Matagorda, Claremont and Farrell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for northwestern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3409 9065 3427 9071 3440 9034 3411 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0554Z 254DEG 46KT 3421 9059

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 6:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChester, Hardeman, McNairy49 min
Mar 1, 6:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGFayette31 min
Mar 1, 6:18 PM CSTTornado WarningMEGChester, Hardeman, McNairy21 min
Mar 1, 6:44 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGHardeman2 hr
Mar 2, 12:33 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGFayette, Hardeman, Hardin, McNairy, Shelby5 hr
Mar 2, 10:03 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMEGCrockett, Dyer, Lauderdale21 days
Mar 2, 2:33 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningMEGBenton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more27 hr
Mar 1, 6:51 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPhillips24 min
Mar 1, 8:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGLee, Phillips46 min
Mar 1, 8:42 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCrittenden, Lee, Phillips, St. Francis2 hr
Mar 1, 6:03 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGMarshall27 min
Mar 1, 6:49 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTippah26 min
Mar 1, 6:54 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLee21 min
Mar 1, 7:01 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTippah14 min
Mar 1, 7:12 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGAlcorn18 min
Mar 1, 7:13 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTunica32 min
Mar 1, 7:19 PM CSTTornado WarningMEGItawamba, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo41 min
Mar 1, 7:25 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTishomingo20 min
Mar 1, 7:37 PM CSTTornado WarningMEGAlcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo23 min
Mar 1, 7:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGPanola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica33 min
Mar 1, 7:57 PM CSTTornado WarningMEGItawamba, Prentiss, Tishomingo18 min
Mar 1, 8:21 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette24 min
Mar 1, 8:46 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTate, Tunica44 min
Mar 1, 9:03 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLee, Pontotoc27 min
Mar 1, 9:28 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPanola17 min
Mar 1, 9:33 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGItawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Union3 hr
Mar 1, 9:40 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGItawamba20 min
Mar 1, 9:49 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette26 min
Mar 1, 10:09 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette21 min
Mar 1, 10:26 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCalhoun, Pontotoc19 min
Mar 1, 11:54 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCoahoma21 min
Mar 2, 12:28 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGAlcorn, Coahoma, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Panola and 6 more6 hr
Mar 2, 9:59 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMEGTate, Tunica21 hr
Mar 2, 10:05 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMEGMonroe5 days
Mar 2, 10:06 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMEGLee11 hr
Mar 2, 10:08 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMEGMonroe3 days

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.