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2022 [KLZK] LITTLE_ROCK Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 50

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Storm Based Warning History

535 
WFUS54 KLZK 160045
TORLZK
ARC067-075-121-135-160130-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0050.220416T0045Z-220416T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR IMBODEN...BLACK ROCK and WALNUT RIDGE...

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Randolph County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northeastern Jackson County in eastern Arkansas...
  Lawrence County in eastern Arkansas...
  East central Sharp County in north central Arkansas...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 743 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
  observed near Ravenden, or 14 miles east of Cherokee Village,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  TORNADO EMERGENCY for IMBODEN...BLACK ROCK and WALNUT RIDGE. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Pocahontas...                     Walnut Ridge...
  Hoxie...                          Black Rock...
  Lake Charles State Park...        Imboden...
  Ravenden...                       College City...
  Portia...                         Lynn...
  O'Kean...                         Alicia...
  Ravenden Springs...               Minturn...
  Annieville...                     Sedgwick...
  Smithville...                     Williford...
  Powhatan...                       Strangers Home...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 109 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084 3599 9086
      3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086 3592 9087
      3588 9087 3588 9103 3581 9104 3615 9152
      3634 9139 3626 9081 3615 9081 3615 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 287DEG 41KT 3623 9132 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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411 
WWUS54 KLZK 160101
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

ARC135-160109-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Sharp AR-
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SHARP 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 midnight CDT for eastern
Arkansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3606 9134 3628 9116 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3588 9103 3583 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 290DEG 39KT 3611 9113 

$$

ARC067-075-121-160130-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Randolph AR-Jackson AR-Lawrence AR-
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR BLACK ROCK AND WALNUT RIDGE...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
    
At 759 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Black Rock, moving east at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for BLACK ROCK AND WALNUT RIDGE. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Walnut Ridge...                   Hoxie...
Black Rock...                     Lake Charles State Park...
Imboden...                        College City...
Portia...                         Lynn...
O'Kean...                         Alicia...
Minturn...                        Annieville...
Sedgwick...                       Smithville...
Powhatan...                       Strangers Home...
Whiskerville...                   Giles Spur...
Shannon...                        Birdell...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 109 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 9134 3628 9116 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3588 9103 3583 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 290DEG 39KT 3611 9113 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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072 
WWUS54 KLZK 160114
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

ARC067-160123-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Jackson AR-
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3599 9118 3623 9100 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3590 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 287DEG 41KT 3606 9094 

$$

ARC075-121-160130-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Randolph AR-Lawrence AR-
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR WALNUT RIDGE AND SEDGWICK...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
    
At 813 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Walnut Ridge, moving east at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for WALNUT RIDGE AND SEDGWICK. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Walnut Ridge...                   Hoxie...
Black Rock...                     College City...
Portia...                         O'Kean...
Minturn...                        Sedgwick...
Whiskerville...                   Giles Spur...
Shannon...                        Lauratown...
Clover Bend...                    Calvin...
Dicus...                          Fender...
Elnora...                         Coffman...
Manson...                         Lesterville...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 110 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3599 9118 3623 9100 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3590 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 287DEG 41KT 3606 9094 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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535 
WFUS54 KLZK 160045
TORLZK
ARC067-075-121-135-160130-
/O.NEW.KLZK.TO.W.0050.220416T0045Z-220416T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR IMBODEN...BLACK ROCK and WALNUT RIDGE...

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Randolph County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northeastern Jackson County in eastern Arkansas...
  Lawrence County in eastern Arkansas...
  East central Sharp County in north central Arkansas...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 743 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
  observed near Ravenden, or 14 miles east of Cherokee Village,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  TORNADO EMERGENCY for IMBODEN...BLACK ROCK and WALNUT RIDGE. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Pocahontas...                     Walnut Ridge...
  Hoxie...                          Black Rock...
  Lake Charles State Park...        Imboden...
  Ravenden...                       College City...
  Portia...                         Lynn...
  O'Kean...                         Alicia...
  Ravenden Springs...               Minturn...
  Annieville...                     Sedgwick...
  Smithville...                     Williford...
  Powhatan...                       Strangers Home...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 109 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084 3599 9086
      3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086 3592 9087
      3588 9087 3588 9103 3581 9104 3615 9152
      3634 9139 3626 9081 3615 9081 3615 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 287DEG 41KT 3623 9132 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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411 
WWUS54 KLZK 160101
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

ARC135-160109-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Sharp AR-
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SHARP 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 midnight CDT for eastern
Arkansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3606 9134 3628 9116 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3588 9103 3583 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 290DEG 39KT 3611 9113 

$$

ARC067-075-121-160130-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Randolph AR-Jackson AR-Lawrence AR-
801 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR BLACK ROCK AND WALNUT RIDGE...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
    
At 759 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Black Rock, moving east at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for BLACK ROCK AND WALNUT RIDGE. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Walnut Ridge...                   Hoxie...
Black Rock...                     Lake Charles State Park...
Imboden...                        College City...
Portia...                         Lynn...
O'Kean...                         Alicia...
Minturn...                        Annieville...
Sedgwick...                       Smithville...
Powhatan...                       Strangers Home...
Whiskerville...                   Giles Spur...
Shannon...                        Birdell...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 109 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 9134 3628 9116 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3588 9103 3583 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 290DEG 39KT 3611 9113 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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072 
WWUS54 KLZK 160114
SVSLZK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

ARC067-160123-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Jackson AR-
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3599 9118 3623 9100 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3590 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 287DEG 41KT 3606 9094 

$$

ARC075-121-160130-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-220416T0130Z/
Randolph AR-Lawrence AR-
814 PM CDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR WALNUT RIDGE AND SEDGWICK...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
    
At 813 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Walnut Ridge, moving east at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for WALNUT RIDGE AND SEDGWICK. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Walnut Ridge...                   Hoxie...
Black Rock...                     College City...
Portia...                         O'Kean...
Minturn...                        Sedgwick...
Whiskerville...                   Giles Spur...
Shannon...                        Lauratown...
Clover Bend...                    Calvin...
Dicus...                          Fender...
Elnora...                         Coffman...
Manson...                         Lesterville...

This includes US Highway 67 between mile markers 110 and 121.
 
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3599 9118 3623 9100 3618 9081 3615 9081
      3615 9075 3612 9077 3608 9082 3602 9084
      3599 9086 3598 9084 3595 9087 3593 9086
      3592 9087 3588 9087 3590 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 287DEG 41KT 3606 9094 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN

$$

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