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2018 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 52

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Storm Based Warning History

777 
WFUS54 KMEG 060522
TORMEG
MSC057-081-117-141-060615-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0052.181106T0522Z-181106T0615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1122 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Northeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1215 AM CST.
    
* At 1122 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Sandy Springs, or 10 miles southeast of Baldwyn, moving east
  at 45 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Belmont, Mantachie, Sandy Springs, Fairview, Pratts Friendship,
  Marietta, Golden, Chapelville, Dennis, Moores Mill, Eggville,
  Kirkville, Unity and Bloody Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3429 8856 3447 8861 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0522Z 249DEG 39KT 3441 8848 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
096 
WWUS54 KMEG 060548
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

MSC081-117-060557-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Lee MS-Prentiss MS-
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LEE AND SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS
COUNTIES 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 CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0547Z 254DEG 34KT 3448 8819 

$$

MSC057-141-060615-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHEASTERN TISHOMINGO COUNTIES...
    
At 1147 PM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Belmont, or near Red Bay, moving
east 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...
Belmont, Golden, Dennis and Bloody Springs. 

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 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0547Z 254DEG 34KT 3448 8819 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
800 
WWUS54 KMEG 060556
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1156 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

MSC057-141-060606-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1156 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHEASTERN
TISHOMINGO 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 300 AM CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0554Z 249DEG 39KT 3452 8808 

$$
Permalink to 201811060522-KMEG-WFUS54-TORMEG
777 
WFUS54 KMEG 060522
TORMEG
MSC057-081-117-141-060615-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0052.181106T0522Z-181106T0615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1122 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Northeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1215 AM CST.
    
* At 1122 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Sandy Springs, or 10 miles southeast of Baldwyn, moving east
  at 45 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Belmont, Mantachie, Sandy Springs, Fairview, Pratts Friendship,
  Marietta, Golden, Chapelville, Dennis, Moores Mill, Eggville,
  Kirkville, Unity and Bloody Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3429 8856 3447 8861 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0522Z 249DEG 39KT 3441 8848 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
Permalink to 201811060548-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
096 
WWUS54 KMEG 060548
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

MSC081-117-060557-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Lee MS-Prentiss MS-
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LEE AND SOUTHEASTERN PRENTISS
COUNTIES 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 CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0547Z 254DEG 34KT 3448 8819 

$$

MSC057-141-060615-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1148 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHEASTERN TISHOMINGO COUNTIES...
    
At 1147 PM CST, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
producing a tornado was located over Belmont, or near Red Bay, moving
east 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...
Belmont, Golden, Dennis and Bloody Springs. 

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 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0547Z 254DEG 34KT 3448 8819 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
Permalink to 201811060556-KMEG-WWUS54-SVSMEG
800 
WWUS54 KMEG 060556
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1156 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

MSC057-141-060606-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-181106T0615Z/
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-
1156 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ITAWAMBA AND SOUTHEASTERN
TISHOMINGO 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 300 AM CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3436 8817 3435 8827 3456 8830 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0554Z 249DEG 39KT 3452 8808 

$$

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