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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 48

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

889 
WFUS54 KMEG 010214
TORMEG
TNC023-069-071-109-010300-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0048.230401T0214Z-230401T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
914 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Hardeman County in west Tennessee...
  McNairy County in west Tennessee...
  Northwestern Hardin County in west Tennessee...
  Central Chester County in west Tennessee...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 914 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Pocahontas, or 8 miles northwest of Big Hill Pond State Park,
  moving east at 50 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...
  Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Masseyville, Morris Chapel,
  Robertson, McNairy, Crump, Bethel Springs, Middleton, Eastview,
  Hornsby, Finger, Stantonville, Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks,
  Rose Creek, Good Hope and Pine Top.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3502 8898 3523 8902 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 247DEG 45KT 3514 8883 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
682 
WWUS54 KMEG 010223
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

TNC069-010233-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
Hardeman TN-
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN 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 100 AM CDT for west
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3507 8878 3533 8878 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 244DEG 46KT 3520 8870 

$$

TNC023-071-109-010300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
McNairy TN-Hardin TN-Chester TN-
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
MCNAIRY...NORTHWESTERN HARDIN AND CENTRAL CHESTER COUNTIES...
    
At 923 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Selmer, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

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...
Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Masseyville, Morris Chapel, Robertson,
McNairy, Crump, Bethel Springs, Eastview, Finger, Stantonville,
Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks, Rose Creek, Good Hope, Right,
Phillips and Old Lawton.

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 3507 8878 3533 8878 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 244DEG 46KT 3520 8870 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
351 
WWUS54 KMEG 010236
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

TNC023-071-109-010300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
McNairy TN-Hardin TN-Chester TN-
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MCNAIRY...NORTHWESTERN HARDIN AND EAST CENTRAL CHESTER
COUNTIES...
    
At 936 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Selmer, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

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...
Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Morris Chapel, Crump, Bethel Springs,
Eastview, Finger, Stantonville, Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks,
Good Hope, Right, Phillips, Old Lawton, Hinkle, Roby, Cabo and
Walkertown.

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 3511 8858 3539 8864 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 247DEG 43KT 3526 8853 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$
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889 
WFUS54 KMEG 010214
TORMEG
TNC023-069-071-109-010300-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0048.230401T0214Z-230401T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
914 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Hardeman County in west Tennessee...
  McNairy County in west Tennessee...
  Northwestern Hardin County in west Tennessee...
  Central Chester County in west Tennessee...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 914 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Pocahontas, or 8 miles northwest of Big Hill Pond State Park,
  moving east at 50 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...
  Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Masseyville, Morris Chapel,
  Robertson, McNairy, Crump, Bethel Springs, Middleton, Eastview,
  Hornsby, Finger, Stantonville, Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks,
  Rose Creek, Good Hope and Pine Top.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3502 8898 3523 8902 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 247DEG 45KT 3514 8883 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
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682 
WWUS54 KMEG 010223
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

TNC069-010233-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
Hardeman TN-
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN 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 100 AM CDT for west
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3507 8878 3533 8878 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 244DEG 46KT 3520 8870 

$$

TNC023-071-109-010300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
McNairy TN-Hardin TN-Chester TN-
923 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
MCNAIRY...NORTHWESTERN HARDIN AND CENTRAL CHESTER COUNTIES...
    
At 923 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Selmer, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

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...
Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Masseyville, Morris Chapel, Robertson,
McNairy, Crump, Bethel Springs, Eastview, Finger, Stantonville,
Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks, Rose Creek, Good Hope, Right,
Phillips and Old Lawton.

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 3507 8878 3533 8878 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 244DEG 46KT 3520 8870 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SMW
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351 
WWUS54 KMEG 010236
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

TNC023-071-109-010300-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-230401T0300Z/
McNairy TN-Hardin TN-Chester TN-
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MCNAIRY...NORTHWESTERN HARDIN AND EAST CENTRAL CHESTER
COUNTIES...
    
At 936 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Selmer, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.

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...
Savannah, Selmer, Adamsville, Morris Chapel, Crump, Bethel Springs,
Eastview, Finger, Stantonville, Milledgeville, Enville, Forty Forks,
Good Hope, Right, Phillips, Old Lawton, Hinkle, Roby, Cabo and
Walkertown.

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 3511 8858 3539 8864 3549 8842 3548 8841
      3549 8836 3542 8836 3541 8826 3519 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 247DEG 43KT 3526 8853 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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