048
WFUS54 KMEG 082034
TORMEG
TNC005-079-082115-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0006.240508T2034Z-240508T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
334 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Benton County in west Tennessee...
  Central Henry County in west Tennessee...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 334 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Paris, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
  Paris, Paris Landing State Park, Springville, Routon, Big Sandy,
  Henry, Haigler Ridge, Manleyville, Old Springville, Buchanan,
  India, Sunnyside, Van Dyke, 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 3617 8838 3633 8845 3649 8806
      3647 8805 3645 8806 3644 8806 3643 8804
      3637 8800 3635 8798 3627 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 253DEG 29KT 3626 8829

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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