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WWUS54 KMEG 312257
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
557 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
TNC075-097-167-312330-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-230331T2330Z/
Tipton TN-Lauderdale TN-Haywood TN-
557 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN TIPTON...SOUTHEASTERN LAUDERDALE AND WEST CENTRAL
HAYWOOD COUNTIES...
At 557 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Covington, moving east at 55 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...
Covington, Ripley, Brighton, Henning, Burlison, Garland, Orysa,
Bride, Durhamville, Gift, Tabernacle, Turnpike, Opossum, Glimp and
Rialto.
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.
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LAT...LON 3547 8975 3560 8983 3577 8953 3558 8937
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 253DEG 49KT 3553 8968
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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