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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at May 26, 2024, 11:17 PM CDT for Craighead County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Arkansas; Dunklin County, Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was in force for 43 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
- May 26, 2024, 11:17 PM CDT (04:17 UTC)
- Expired
- May 27, 2024, 12:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 43 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, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:17 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 11:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Senath, MO | Quarter-sized hail reported on the north side of Senath. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 10:39 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 136 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
- 3524 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1114 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 165 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 205 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 3.9
- Supercell composite
- 18.6
The text
As transmitted.
631
WFUS54 KMEG 270417
TORMEG
ARC031-055-093-MOC069-155-270500-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0013.240527T0417Z-240527T0500Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1117 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Greene County in eastern Arkansas...
Northeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Northern Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
Southern Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Dunklin County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until midnight CDT.
* At 1116 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Cardwell, or 9 miles east of Paragould,
moving east at 50 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Blytheville, Caruthersville, Gosnell, Steele, Leachville, Senath,
Cardwell, Hornersville, Arbyrd, Cooter, Holland, Calumet, Buckeye,
Halliday, Arkmo, Bertig, Stark City, Armorel, Huffman, and Happy
Corners.
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 3615 8959 3613 8959 3612 8961 3609 8968
3602 8969 3600 8971 3600 8973 3599 8972
3597 8972 3593 8967 3592 8965 3591 8965
3596 9045 3614 9045 3618 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 9035
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AEH3 follow-up statements
704
WWUS54 KMEG 270436
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1136 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ARC031-055-093-MOC069-155-270500-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T0500Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-
1136 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI...SOUTHERN PEMISCOT AND SOUTHERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1136 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hornersville, or 7 miles southeast of Senath, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Blytheville, Caruthersville, Gosnell, Steele, Leachville, Senath,
Cardwell, Hornersville, Arbyrd, Cooter, Holland, Calumet, Buckeye,
Arkmo, Bertig, Stark City, Armorel, Huffman, Happy Corners, and
Schug.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3615 8959 3613 8959 3612 8961 3609 8968
3602 8969 3600 8971 3600 8973 3599 8972
3597 8972 3593 8967 3592 8965 3591 8965
3596 9045 3606 9040 3615 9033 3618 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 9005
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AEH995
WWUS54 KMEG 270447
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1147 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ARC055-270457-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T0500Z/
Greene AR-
1147 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE 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 400 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...southeastern Missouri...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3615 8959 3613 8960 3609 8968 3602 8969
3600 8971 3600 8973 3596 8972 3591 8965
3596 9045 3597 9039 3599 9039 3607 9032
3609 9032 3612 9029 3613 9025 3615 9023
3618 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 8988
$$
ARC031-093-MOC069-155-270500-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T0500Z/
Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-
1147 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI...SOUTHERN PEMISCOT AND
SOUTHERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1147 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Steele, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Blytheville, Caruthersville, Gosnell, Steele, Leachville, Senath,
Cardwell, Hornersville, Arbyrd, Cooter, Holland, Calumet, Buckeye,
Arkmo, Stark City, Armorel, Huffman, Happy Corners, Woodland Corner,
and Pawheen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3615 8959 3613 8960 3609 8968 3602 8969
3600 8971 3600 8973 3596 8972 3591 8965
3596 9045 3597 9039 3599 9039 3607 9032
3609 9032 3612 9029 3613 9025 3615 9023
3618 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 8988
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AEH455
WWUS54 KMEG 270454
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1154 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ARC031-093-MOC069-155-270504-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T0500Z/
Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-
1154 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI...SOUTHERN PEMISCOT AND SOUTHERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...southeastern Missouri...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3615 8959 3613 8960 3609 8968 3602 8969
3600 8971 3600 8973 3596 8972 3591 8965
3596 9045 3597 9039 3599 9039 3607 9032
3609 9032 3612 9029 3613 9025 3615 9023
3618 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 0454Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 8980
$$
SJMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 9:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Clay | 27 min |
| May 26, 9:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 53 min |
| May 26, 10:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 47 min |
| May 26, 10:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Cross | 38 min |
| May 26, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Greene | 49 min |
| May 26, 10:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Cross, Poinsett | 45 min |
| May 26, 10:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Clay | 3 hr |
| May 26, 11:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Greene, Mississippi | 39 min |
| May 26, 11:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Cross, St. Francis | 40 min |
| May 26, 11:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden | 50 min |
| May 26, 11:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Craighead, Mississippi | 28 min |
| May 26, 11:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, St. Francis | 33 min |
| May 27, 12:05 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, St. Francis | 40 min |
| May 27, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee | 24 min |
| May 27, 7:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 45 hr |
| May 26, 9:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Butler | 27 min |
| May 26, 11:33 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Pemiscot | 3 hr |
| May 26, 11:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Pemiscot | 27 min |
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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.