Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1136 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ARC031-055-093-MOC069-155-270500-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T0500Z/
Greene AR-Craighead AR-Mississippi AR-Pemiscot MO-Dunklin MO-
1136 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI...SOUTHERN PEMISCOT AND SOUTHERN DUNKLIN COUNTIES...

At 1136 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hornersville, or 7 miles southeast of Senath, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Blytheville, Caruthersville, Gosnell, Steele, Leachville, Senath,
Cardwell, Hornersville, Arbyrd, Cooter, Holland, Calumet, Buckeye,
Arkmo, Bertig, Stark City, Armorel, Huffman, Happy Corners, and
Schug.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3615 8959 3613 8959 3612 8961 3609 8968
      3602 8969 3600 8971 3600 8973 3599 8972
      3597 8972 3593 8967 3592 8965 3591 8965
      3596 9045 3606 9040 3615 9033 3618 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 270DEG 43KT 3606 9005

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

$$

AEH