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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 15, 2025, 1:33 AM CDT for Dunklin County, Pemiscot County, Missouri; Lake County, Tennessee. It was in force for 31 min. 2 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
- Mar 15, 2025, 1:33 AM CDT (06:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 15, 2025, 2:04 AM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Lake County, TN
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1:42 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Kennett, MO | Reported numerous large trees uprooted and on peoples homes. Worst damage is around Jones Park in Kennett, MO. Some trees snapped and debarking of trees also occurred. Possible tornado damage. |
| Mar 15, 1:51 AM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 2 N Pascola, MO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 7:34 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 1678 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1335 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 331 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 465 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 3.0
- Supercell composite
- 21.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 150633
TORMEG
MOC069-155-TNC095-150715-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0021.250315T0633Z-250315T0715Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
133 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern Dunklin County in southeastern Missouri...
Southwestern Lake County in west Tennessee...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 133 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hornersville, or near Senath, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Scobeville, New Survey, Gobler, Covington, Caruthersville, Caruth,
Deer Land, West Kennett, Pascola, White Oak, Peach Orchard, Noland,
Kennett, Madie, Homestown, Dillman, Wardell, Hollywood, Hayti
Heights, and Bragg City.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3599 9019 3600 9021 3611 9030
3614 9024 3617 9023 3621 9019 3623 9013
3626 9012 3628 9008 3631 9007 3639 8997
3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 231DEG 39KT 3606 9016
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
AEH4 follow-up statements
199
WWUS54 KMEG 150646
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
146 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC069-155-TNC095-150715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0715Z/
Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-Lake TN-
146 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR
PEMISCOT...SOUTHEASTERN DUNKLIN AND SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTIES...
At 146 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Deering, or 7 miles east of Kennett, moving
northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Ipley, Scobeville, Ridgely, New Survey, Vincit, Gobler, Covington,
Tinkerville, Stewart, Shade, Lorine, Caruthersville, Bakerville,
Hathaway, Deering, Hayti, Stanley, Deer Land, West Kennett, and
Pascola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3607 8995 3619 9015 3623 9009
3627 9009 3628 9008 3631 9007 3639 8997
3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 232DEG 61KT 3620 8993
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
AEH621
WWUS54 KMEG 150653
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
153 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC069-155-TNC095-150715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0715Z/
Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-Lake TN-
153 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR
PEMISCOT...EAST CENTRAL DUNKLIN AND SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTIES...
At 152 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bolton, or near Hayti, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Ridgely, Stewart, Shade, Caruthersville, Bakerville, Hathaway,
Deering, Hayti, Stanley, Pascola, Canady, Hayward, Peach Orchard,
Braggadocio, Madie, Mooring, Homestown, Wardell, North Wardell, and
Hayti Heights.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3610 8985 3627 9000 3637 9000
3639 8997 3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 228DEG 56KT 3627 8984
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
AEH852
WWUS54 KMEG 150658
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
158 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC069-150707-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0715Z/
Dunklin MO-
158 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL DUNKLIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southeastern
Missouri...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3625 8977 3632 8990 3637 8990
3639 8988 3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0657Z 230DEG 56KT 3633 8977
$$
MOC155-TNC095-150715-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0715Z/
Pemiscot MO-Lake TN-
158 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT FOR NORTHERN
PEMISCOT AND SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTIES...
At 157 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bolton, or near Hayti, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Wardell, Stanley, North Wardell, Ridgely, Madie, Mooring, Bolton,
Swift, Homestown, Hayward, Stewart, and Portageville.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3625 8977 3632 8990 3637 8990
3639 8988 3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0657Z 230DEG 56KT 3633 8977
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
AEH177
WWUS54 KMEG 150704
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
204 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC155-TNC095-150714-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0715Z/
Pemiscot MO-Lake TN-
204 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN PEMISCOT AND SOUTHWESTERN LAKE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Missouri...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3640 8967 3641 8961 3634 8955 3634 8952
3625 8943 3625 8977 3632 8990 3637 8990
3639 8988 3639 8975 3643 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0704Z 231DEG 39KT 3638 8969
$$
AEHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 11:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dunklin | 50 min |
| Mar 15, 12:42 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dunklin, Pemiscot | 48 min |
| Mar 15, 12:54 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Dunklin | 51 min |
| Mar 15, 1:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lake, Obion | 47 min |
| Mar 15, 4:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 52 min |
| Mar 15, 6:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman | 44 min |
| Mar 15, 6:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Decatur, Hardin, McNairy | 23 min |
| Mar 15, 7:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Madison | 52 min |
| Mar 15, 7:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Madison and 2 more | 52 min |
| Mar 15, 7:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, McNairy | 50 min |
| Mar 15, 8:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Shelby | 44 min |
| Mar 15, 8:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Shelby | 40 min |
| Mar 15, 8:38 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale and 4 more | 52 min |
| Mar 15, 8:56 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton | 49 min |
| Mar 15, 9:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 15, 9:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Lauderdale, Obion and 1 more | 41 min |
| Mar 15, 10:37 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Fayette, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 15, 11:10 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 15, 12:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Benton, Decatur, Henderson | 30 min |
| Mar 15, 12:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 49 min |
| Mar 15, 12:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Henderson | 3 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, Shelby, Tipton | 3 hr |
| Mar 15, 2:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Madison | 47 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.