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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2025, 6:01 PM CDT for Craighead County, Cross County, Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was in force for 59 min. 6 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
- Apr 2, 2025, 6:01 PM CDT (23:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 59 min
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Craighead County, AR, Cross County, AR, Poinsett County, AR
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 6:05 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 E Fisher, AR | Trees and powerlines down on Highway 214 east of Fisher. |
| Apr 2, 6:06 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 E Fisher, AR | |
| Apr 2, 6:26 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 W Trumann, AR | *** 8 INJ *** An EF3 tornado began in northern Poinsett County and moved through much of eastern Craighead County, including the Bay and Lake City communities. Maximum winds were 160 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 29 minutes. |
| Apr 2, 6:35 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 5 N Cherry Valley, AR | |
| Apr 2, 6:40 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Ene Cherry Valley, AR | An EFO tornado affected rural points of northern Cross and Poinsett Counties. Maximum winds were 85 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 6 minutes. |
| Apr 2, 6:45 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 8 Se Harrisburg, AR | Powerlines down near Anderson Tully on Highway 373 south of Weona. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2:52 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 108 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
- 847 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -284 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 800 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 421 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 660 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMEG 022301
TORMEG
ARC031-037-111-030000-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0049.250402T2301Z-250403T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
601 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
Northwestern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 600 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hickory Ridge, or 14 miles southwest of
Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Payneway, Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Marked Tree,
Weona Junction, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Stewart, Maple
Grove, Lepanto, Fisher, Hickory Ridge, Promised Land, Bay Village,
Alto, Cary, and Harrisburg.
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 3552 9104 3587 9050 3563 9028 3555 9029
3534 9097 3544 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 239DEG 33KT 3546 9095
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAD5 follow-up statements
251
WWUS54 KMEG 022308
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
608 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
ARC031-037-111-030000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Cross AR-
608 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...POINSETT AND NORTH CENTRAL CROSS COUNTIES...
At 608 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Waldenburg, or 9 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Fire department confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Payneway, Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Marked Tree, Weona
Junction, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Stewart, Maple Grove,
Lepanto, Promised Land, Bay Village, Alto, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd
Hill, and Lache Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3563 9028 3555 9029
3540 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 239DEG 33KT 3550 9087
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CAD450
WWUS54 KMEG 022322
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
ARC037-022332-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Cross AR-
622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CROSS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029
3544 9081 3544 9088
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071
$$
ARC031-111-030000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Greenfield, or 7 miles north of Harrisburg, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum
Point, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache
Lake, Trumann, Needham, Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford,
Landers, and Davis Spur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029
3544 9081 3544 9088
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
cad557
WWUS54 KMEG 022324
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
ARC031-111-030000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 624 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Greenfield, or 8
miles north of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised
Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham,
Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, Davis Spur, Elm
Grove, and Sandy.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068
3564 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 239DEG 33KT 3568 9069
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
cad413
WWUS54 KMEG 022328
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
628 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
ARC031-111-030000-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
628 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES...
At 628 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Greenfield, or near Trumann, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised
Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham,
Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, Davis Spur, Elm
Grove, and Sandy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068
3564 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 233DEG 37KT 3568 9062
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
cad630
WWUS54 KMEG 022353
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
653 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
ARC031-111-030003-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
653 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN
POINSETT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for eastern
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068
3564 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 239DEG 33KT 3579 9039
$$
cadThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 9:32 AM CDT | Blowing Dust Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Mississippi | 6 hr |
| Apr 2, 12:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Craighead | 12 days |
| Apr 2, 12:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 30 days |
| Apr 2, 12:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Mississippi, Poinsett | 16 days |
| Apr 2, 3:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, Phillips | 43 min |
| Apr 2, 3:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Mississippi | 46 min |
| Apr 2, 3:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Mississippi | 56 min |
| Apr 2, 5:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, Phillips, St. Francis | 58 min |
| Apr 2, 5:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Craighead, Cross, Poinsett | 67 min |
| Apr 2, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 64 min |
| Apr 2, 6:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Cross, Poinsett, St. Francis | 42 min |
| Apr 2, 6:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 65 min |
| Apr 2, 6:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Cross, St. Francis | 52 min |
| Apr 2, 6:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Poinsett, St. Francis | 59 min |
| Apr 2, 6:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Greene, Mississippi | 56 min |
| Apr 2, 6:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett | 68 min |
| Apr 2, 6:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Craighead, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 6:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee, Phillips, St. Francis | 62 min |
| Apr 2, 6:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett | 46 min |
| Apr 2, 6:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Clay, Greene | 56 min |
| Apr 2, 6:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Craighead, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett | 47 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.