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WWUS54 KMEG 091748
SVSMEG
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1148 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TNC053-079-131-183-091830-
/O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-231209T1830Z/
Weakley TN-Gibson TN-Obion TN-Henry TN-
1148 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR
WEAKLEY...NORTHEASTERN GIBSON...SOUTHEASTERN OBION AND WESTERN HENRY
COUNTIES...
At 1148 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Sharon, or 8 miles south of Martin, moving northeast at
50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Martin, Paris, McKenzie, Dresden, Dyer, Greenfield, Gleason, Kenton,
Rutherford, Bradford, Sharon, Cottage Grove, Routon, Palmersville,
Puryear, Henry, Sandhill, Jones Mill, Good Luck, and Crossland.
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 3626 8816 3602 8898 3624 8908 3650 8844
3650 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 245DEG 45KT 3621 8884
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Schlessiger