Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
402 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
TNC005-079-082115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240508T2115Z/
Benton TN-Henry TN-
402 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND NORTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES...
At 402 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Springville, or 10 miles southeast
of Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Paris Landing State Park, Springville, Big Sandy, Haigler Ridge, Old
Springville, and Big Sandy Unit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.
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 3623 8795 3621 8815 3642 8817 3647 8805
3646 8805 3645 8806 3644 8806 3643 8804
3637 8800 3635 8798 3627 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 261DEG 30KT 3631 8800
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
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