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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0049 Issued by the Memphis Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:01:37 935 WFUS54 KMEG 022301 TORMEG ARC031-037-111-030000- /O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0049.250402T2301Z-250403T0000Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Memphis TN 601 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas... Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas... Northwestern Cross County in eastern Arkansas... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 600 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hickory Ridge, or 14 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Payneway, Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Marked Tree, Weona Junction, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Stewart, Maple Grove, Lepanto, Fisher, Hickory Ridge, Promised Land, Bay Village, Alto, Cary, and Harrisburg. 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 3552 9104 3587 9050 3563 9028 3555 9029 3534 9097 3544 9104 TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 239DEG 33KT 3546 9095 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ CAD Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:09:08 118 WWUS54 KMEG 022308 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 608 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC031-037-111-030000- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR-Cross AR- 608 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD...POINSETT AND NORTH CENTRAL CROSS COUNTIES... At 608 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Waldenburg, or 9 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Fire department confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include... Payneway, Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Marked Tree, Weona Junction, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Stewart, Maple Grove, Lepanto, Promised Land, Bay Village, Alto, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, and Lache Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3563 9028 3555 9029 3540 9085 TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 239DEG 33KT 3550 9087 TORNADO...OBSERVED TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ CAD Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:23:08 706 WWUS54 KMEG 022322 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC037-022332- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Cross AR- 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CROSS COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for eastern Arkansas. && LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3544 9081 3544 9088 TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071 $$ ARC031-111-030000- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR- 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTIES... At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Greenfield, or 7 miles north of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham, Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, and Davis Spur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3544 9081 3544 9088 TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ cad Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:23:08 706 WWUS54 KMEG 022322 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC037-022332- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Cross AR- 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CROSS COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for eastern Arkansas. && LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3544 9081 3544 9088 TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071 $$ ARC031-111-030000- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR- 622 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND CENTRAL POINSETT COUNTIES... At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Greenfield, or 7 miles north of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Hergett, Wiley Crossing, Tulot, Supply, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham, Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, and Davis Spur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3556 9097 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3544 9081 3544 9088 TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 234DEG 35KT 3567 9071 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ cad Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:24:38 751 WWUS54 KMEG 022324 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 624 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC031-111-030000- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR- 624 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES... At 624 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Greenfield, or 8 miles north of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. 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... Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham, Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, Davis Spur, Elm Grove, and Sandy. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068 3564 9085 TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 239DEG 33KT 3568 9069 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ cad Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:29:08 015 WWUS54 KMEG 022328 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 628 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC031-111-030000- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR- 628 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES... At 628 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Greenfield, or near Trumann, moving northeast at 45 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include... Hergett, Tulot, Weona, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Cary, Harrisburg, Judd Hill, Lache Lake, Trumann, Needham, Bunney, Lake Poinsett State Park, Lunsford, Landers, Davis Spur, Elm Grove, and Sandy. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068 3564 9085 TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 233DEG 37KT 3568 9062 TORNADO...OBSERVED TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ cad Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-04-02 18:53:38 770 WWUS54 KMEG 022353 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 653 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ARC031-111-030003- /O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Craighead AR-Poinsett AR- 653 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAIGHEAD AND EASTERN POINSETT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for eastern Arkansas. && LAT...LON 3587 9050 3564 9028 3563 9029 3549 9068 3564 9085 TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 239DEG 33KT 3579 9039 $$ cad |