Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
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WWUS54 KMEG 082050
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
350 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
TNC005-079-082115-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240508T2115Z/
Benton TN-Henry TN-
350 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES...
At 350 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Springville, or 9 miles south of Paris Landing State
Park, moving east at 40 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, Paris Landing State Park, Springville, Big Sandy, Haigler
Ridge, Manleyville, Old Springville, Buchanan, India, Sunnyside,
Spring Creek, Porter Court, 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 3619 8828 3636 8836 3649 8806
3647 8805 3645 8806 3644 8806 3643 8804
3637 8800 3635 8798 3627 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 251DEG 33KT 3631 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
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