Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1115 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ARC031-055-093-MOC069-270445-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240527T0445Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-Dunklin MO-
1115 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTHWESTERN
MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHWESTERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES...

At 1114 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cardwell, or 7 miles east of Paragould, moving east
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Paragould, Leachville, Oak Grove Heights, Cardwell, Hornersville,
Arbyrd, Happy Corners, Brighton, Bertig, Cotton Belt, Schug, Garson,
Bard, Boynton, Arkmo, Pawheen, Noxburn, Paulding, Buck Donic, and
Hollywood.

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 3604 9012 3600 9017 3592 9028 3593 9035
      3595 9039 3597 9047 3613 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 0414Z 260DEG 41KT 3607 9039

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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