Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 12:49AM CDT until April 28 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
TORMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Craighead County in eastern Arkansas...
Northeastern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 115 AM CDT.
* At 1249 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Greenfield, or 8 miles south of Jonesboro,
moving east at 35 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...
Jonesboro, Trumann, Marked Tree, Lepanto, Bay, Caraway, Greenfield,
Payneway, Hergett, Apt, Tulot, Valley View, Hatchie Coon, Gum
Point, Dub, Maple Grove, Promised Land, Alto, Cary, and Judd Hill.
Instruction:
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 1:15 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 1:15 AM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Craighead, AR; Poinsett, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN