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Home Tornado Warning 0008 Issued by the Memphis Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-15 19:58:33
243
WFUS54 KMEG 160058
TORMEG
MSC003-139-TNC109-160145-
/O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0008.260316T0058Z-260316T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
758 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi...
Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern McNairy County in west Tennessee...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ripley, moving northeast 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...
Corinth, Ripley, Selmer, Adamsville, Glen, Theo, Farmington,
Eastview, Michie, Falkner, Guys, Ramer, Stantonville, Kossuth,
Murry, Pebble Hill, Strickland, Collinstown, Biggersville, and
Wenasoga.
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 3476 8872 3472 8872 3468 8892 3481 8901
3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836 3486 8837
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 241DEG 42KT 3477 8888
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 20:06:33
461
WWUS54 KMEG 160106
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
806 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
MSC003-139-TNC109-160145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Tippah MS-Alcorn MS-McNairy TN-
806 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN TIPPAH...ALCORN AND SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES...
At 806 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Theo, or 13 miles northeast of
Ripley, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Corinth, Adamsville, Glen, Theo, Farmington, Eastview, Michie, Guys,
Ramer, Stantonville, Kossuth, Pebble Hill, Strickland, Collinstown,
Biggersville, Wenasoga, Jobes, Tulu, Old Lawton, and Acton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3474 8878 3484 8892 3530 8838 3500 8838
3499 8836 3486 8837 3476 8872 3475 8874
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 239DEG 41KT 3484 8875
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-15 20:19:34
962
WWUS54 KMEG 160119 RRA
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
MSC139-160129-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Tippah MS-
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TIPPAH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8877 3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836
3488 8837 3481 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 241DEG 42KT 3491 8859
$$
MSC003-TNC109-160145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Alcorn MS-McNairy TN-
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR ALCORN
AND SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES...
At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Corinth, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Corinth, Adamsville, Glen, Theo, Farmington, Eastview, Michie, Guys,
Ramer, Stantonville, Kossuth, Pebble Hill, Strickland, Biggersville,
Wenasoga, Jobes, Tulu, Acton, Chewalla, and Chambers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8877 3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836
3488 8837 3481 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 241DEG 42KT 3491 8859
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 20:19:34
962
WWUS54 KMEG 160119 RRA
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
MSC139-160129-
/O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Tippah MS-
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TIPPAH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8877 3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836
3488 8837 3481 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 241DEG 42KT 3491 8859
$$
MSC003-TNC109-160145-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Alcorn MS-McNairy TN-
819 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR ALCORN
AND SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES...
At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Corinth, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Corinth, Adamsville, Glen, Theo, Farmington, Eastview, Michie, Guys,
Ramer, Stantonville, Kossuth, Pebble Hill, Strickland, Biggersville,
Wenasoga, Jobes, Tulu, Acton, Chewalla, and Chambers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8877 3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836
3488 8837 3481 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 241DEG 42KT 3491 8859
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJ
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-15 20:37:04
463
WWUS54 KMEG 160136 RRA
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
836 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
MSC003-TNC109-160146-
/O.EXP.KMEG.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260316T0145Z/
Alcorn MS-McNairy TN-
836 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR ALCORN AND SOUTHEASTERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 845 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi...and west Tennessee.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8877 3530 8838 3500 8838 3499 8836
3488 8837 3481 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 241DEG 42KT 3500 8839
$$
MJ
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