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2025 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 13

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Storm Based Warning History

325 
WFUS54 KMEG 150429
TORMEG
ARC031-111-150515-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0013.250315T0429Z-250315T0515Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1129 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Diaz, or near Newport, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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, Apt, Valley View, Egypt, Cash, Gum Point, Farrville,
  Dorothy, Craighead Forest Park, Winesburg, Jonesboro, Uno, Cary,
  Lanieve, Lache Lake, Herndon, Pitts, Needham, Herman, and Lunsford.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3575 9040 3557 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 241DEG 44KT 3565 9128 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
374 
WWUS54 KMEG 150440
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARC031-111-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
CRAIGHEAD AND NORTHWESTERN POINSETT COUNTIES...

At 1139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Swifton, or 11 miles northeast of Newport, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging 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...
Hergett, Apt, Valley View, Egypt, Cash, Gum Point, Farrville,
Dorothy, Craighead Forest Park, Winesburg, Jonesboro, Uno, Cary,
Lanieve, Lache Lake, Herndon, Pitts, Needham, Herman, and Lunsford.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3575 9040 3557 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 235DEG 50KT 3576 9111 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
286 
WWUS54 KMEG 150450
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARC111-150500-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Poinsett AR-
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN POINSETT 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 eastern
Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3581 9045 3571 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0450Z 230DEG 42KT 3583 9100 

$$

ARC031-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...

At 1150 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Egypt, or 12 miles southwest of Bono, moving northeast
at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging 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...
Needham, Apt, Herman, Valley View, Egypt, Dryden, Cash, Farrville,
Southland, Dorothy, Bono, Craighead Forest Park, Risher, Winesburg,
Jonesboro, Gilkerson, Brookland, Lanieve, Lache Lake, and Herndon.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3581 9045 3571 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0450Z 230DEG 42KT 3583 9100 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
565 
WWUS54 KMEG 150502
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1202 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC031-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-
1202 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...

At 1202 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Bono, moving northeast 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...
Dorothy, Bono, Lanieve, Winesburg, Herndon, and Egypt.

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 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9063 3584 9089
      3588 9095
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 241DEG 44KT 3590 9084 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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325 
WFUS54 KMEG 150429
TORMEG
ARC031-111-150515-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0013.250315T0429Z-250315T0515Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1129 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northwestern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Diaz, or near Newport, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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, Apt, Valley View, Egypt, Cash, Gum Point, Farrville,
  Dorothy, Craighead Forest Park, Winesburg, Jonesboro, Uno, Cary,
  Lanieve, Lache Lake, Herndon, Pitts, Needham, Herman, and Lunsford.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3575 9040 3557 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 241DEG 44KT 3565 9128 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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374 
WWUS54 KMEG 150440
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARC031-111-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
CRAIGHEAD AND NORTHWESTERN POINSETT COUNTIES...

At 1139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Swifton, or 11 miles northeast of Newport, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging 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...
Hergett, Apt, Valley View, Egypt, Cash, Gum Point, Farrville,
Dorothy, Craighead Forest Park, Winesburg, Jonesboro, Uno, Cary,
Lanieve, Lache Lake, Herndon, Pitts, Needham, Herman, and Lunsford.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3575 9040 3557 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 235DEG 50KT 3576 9111 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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286 
WWUS54 KMEG 150450
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARC111-150500-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Poinsett AR-
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN POINSETT 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 eastern
Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3581 9045 3571 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0450Z 230DEG 42KT 3583 9100 

$$

ARC031-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-
1150 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...

At 1150 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Egypt, or 12 miles southwest of Bono, moving northeast
at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging 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...
Needham, Apt, Herman, Valley View, Egypt, Dryden, Cash, Farrville,
Southland, Dorothy, Bono, Craighead Forest Park, Risher, Winesburg,
Jonesboro, Gilkerson, Brookland, Lanieve, Lache Lake, and Herndon.

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 3588 9103 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9059
      3581 9045 3571 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 0450Z 230DEG 42KT 3583 9100 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH
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565 
WWUS54 KMEG 150502
SVSMEG

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1202 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ARC031-150515-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0515Z/
Craighead AR-
1202 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY...

At 1202 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Bono, moving northeast 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...
Dorothy, Bono, Lanieve, Winesburg, Herndon, and Egypt.

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 3588 9087 3597 9085 3597 9063 3584 9089
      3588 9095
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 241DEG 44KT 3590 9084 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

AEH

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