Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 6:21PM CDT until March 15 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southwest of Qulin to near Weiner, moving east
at 60 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR JONESBORO AND BROOKLAND
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Paragould, Kennett, Trumann, Malden, Piggott, Corning,
Manila, Harrisburg, Bono, Lake City, Leachville, Campbell, Rector,
Lepanto, Bay, Senath, Brookland, Monette, and Caraway.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and southeastern Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
SNM:TORMENTA DE VIENTO DESTRUCTIVA en esta area hasta 645 PM CDT. Tome refugio ahora
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORMENTA SEVERA en efecto para esta area hasta las 6:45 PM CDT por vientos DESTRUCTIVOS de 80 mph. Tome refugio en un edificio, alejado de las ventanas. Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrian ser mortales para aquellos que se encuentran sin refugio.
Area Description:
Clay, AR; Craighead, AR; Greene, AR; Mississippi, AR; Poinsett, AR; Dunklin, MO; Pemiscot, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov