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235 NOUS44 KMEG 292000 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-300800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 300 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for April 27-28 Severe Storms... .Dyersburg Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 12:24 AM CDT Start Location: 1 SE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN Start Lat/Lon: 36.0262 / -89.3631 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 12:28 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN End Lat/Lon: 36.0228 / -89.3469 Survey Summary: A weak, short-lived EF-0 tornado touched down on the southeast side of Dyersburg shortly after midnight Tuesday, April 28. The most significant damage occurred at a warehouse on E Court St, where ten skylights were blown out and a large metal panel was pulled from the side of the building. The tornado continued southeastward almost parallel to E Court Street, causing tree damage to either side of the road. Minor roof damage was noted at a house on Auburn Ave. The tornado lifted just before reaching US 412. .Steele Straight-Line Winds... Survey Summary: Survey teams found the damage to Central Elementary in Steele, Missouri to be non-tornadic. Minor tree damage in the form of broken limbs and the uplift of a metal roof is consistent with a concentrated swath of straight-line winds near 80 MPH. No other structural damage was found. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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279 NOUS44 KMEG 292220 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-301030- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 520 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for April 27-28 Storms Update #1... .Pollard, AR Tornado... A brief, intermittent EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of CR 339 and CR 321 northwest of Pollard. When the tornado touched down, a large tree was uprooted, damaging an awning on a residential porch. The tornado quickly began to weaken after its initial touchdown, but not before ripping some metal roofing off a barn and blowing off a few shingles at the General Baptist Church along CR 321. The tornado also caused some minor tree damage along CR 328 before lifting. This assessment is preliminary and will undergo further investigation before more detailed information is available. .Piggott, AR Wind Damage... Survey teams found substantial wind damage to trees in the community of Piggott. Targeted areas include damage found along and adjacent to HWY 62 on the north and northwest sides of town. .Dyersburg Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 12:24 AM CDT Start Location: 1 SE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN Start Lat/Lon: 36.0262 / -89.3631 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 12:28 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN End Lat/Lon: 36.0228 / -89.3469 Survey Summary: A weak, short-lived EF-0 tornado touched down on the southeast side of Dyersburg shortly after midnight Tuesday, April 28. The most significant damage occurred at a warehouse on E Court St, where ten skylights were blown out and a large metal panel was pulled from the side of the building. The tornado continued southeastward almost parallel to E Court Street, causing tree damage to either side of the road. Minor roof damage was noted at a house on Auburn Ave. The tornado lifted just before reaching US 412. .Steele Straight-Line Winds... Survey teams found the damage to Central Elementary in Steele, Missouri to be non-tornadic. Minor tree damage in the form of broken limbs and the uplift of a metal roof is consistent with a concentrated swath of straight-line winds near 80 MPH. No other structural damage was found. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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503 NOUS44 KMEG 301845 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-010645- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 145 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for Apr 27-28 Storms Update #2... .Update... Updated to include the Pollard, AR, tornado details, modify the times on the Dyersburg, TN, tornado, and adjust the wording for the Piggott, AR, wind damage. .Dyersburg Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.98 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 12:25 AM CDT Start Location: 1 SE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN Start Lat/Lon: 36.0255 / -89.3634 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 12:27 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN End Lat/Lon: 36.0228 / -89.3471 Survey Summary: A weak, short-lived EF0 tornado touched down on the southeast side of Dyersburg shortly after midnight Tuesday, April 28. The most significant damage occurred at a warehouse on E Court St, where ten skylights were blown out, and a large metal panel was pulled from the side of the building. The tornado continued southeastward almost parallel to E Court Street, causing tree damage to either side of the road. Minor roof damage was noted at a house on Auburn Ave. The tornado lifted just before reaching US 412. .Pollard, AR... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.89 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 05:21 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Pollard / Clay County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 36.459 / -90.2838 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 05:24 PM CDT End Location: 1 NNE Pollard / Clay County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.4419 / -90.2616 Survey Summary: A brief EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of CR 339 and CR 321 northwest of Pollard. When the tornado touched down, a large tree was uprooted, damaging an awning on a residential porch. The tornado quickly began to weaken after its initial touchdown, but not before ripping some metal roofing off a barn and blowing a few shingles off the roof of Trailer's Chapel General Baptist Church along CR 321. The tornado also caused some minor tree damage along CR 328, lifting after crossing Highway 139. This survey was assisted by law enforcement camera footage. .Piggott, AR Wind Damage... Survey teams found substantial wind damage to trees and a few structures in the community of Piggott. Tree damage was relatively widespread with numerous uprooted and downed trees. Minor structural damage and a few downed utility lines were noted as well. The damage swath was approximately one mile wide, mainly affecting the northern side of town, with trees and debris blown to the southeast, consistent with an intense rear flank downdraft. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 80 mph. .Steele, MO Wind Damage... A survey team found the damage to Central Elementary School in Steele, MO, to be associated with straight-line winds. A significant portion of the roof to one of the school buildings was removed and blown to the east. Numerous small branches and several larger tree limbs were downed adjacent to the school and nearby park. Damage patterns and a review of security footage were consistent with straight-line wind damage, likely associated with a microburst. No additional damage was noted in the area. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 80 mph. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ MJ
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569 NOUS44 KMEG 041702 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-050515- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1202 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for April 27-28 Storms Update #3... .Update... Updated to add the EF-Unknown Tornado in Poinsett County, AR. .Dyersburg Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.98 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 12:25 AM CDT Start Location: 1 SE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN Start Lat/Lon: 36.0255 / -89.3634 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 12:27 AM CDT End Location: 2 ESE Dyersburg / Dyer County / TN End Lat/Lon: 36.0228 / -89.3471 Survey Summary: A weak, short-lived EF0 tornado touched down on the southeast side of Dyersburg shortly after midnight Tuesday, April 28. The most significant damage occurred at a warehouse on E Court St, where ten skylights were blown out, and a large metal panel was pulled from the side of the building. The tornado continued southeastward almost parallel to E Court Street, causing tree damage on both sides of the road. Minor roof damage was noted at a house on Auburn Ave. The tornado lifted just before reaching U.S. Highway 412. .Poinsett County Tornado... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: Unknown Path Length /statute/: 0.52 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 12:48 AM CDT Start Location: 1 NW Greenfield / Poinsett County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 35.7017 / -90.7303 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 12:49 AM CDT End Location: 1 NNW Greenfield / Poinsett County / AR End Lat/Lon: 35.7012 / -90.7211 Survey Summary: A brief tornado touched down in northern Poinsett County early in the morning on Tuesday, April 28. The tornado occurred over an open field and no damage was reported. Since no damage indicators were found, this tornado is rated an EF-Unknown. .Pollard, AR... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.89 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/28/2026 Start Time: 05:21 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Pollard / Clay County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 36.459 / -90.2838 End Date: 04/28/2026 End Time: 05:24 PM CDT End Location: 1 NNE Pollard / Clay County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.4419 / -90.2616 Survey Summary: A brief EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of CR 339 and CR 321 northwest of Pollard. When the tornado touched down, a large tree was uprooted, damaging an awning on a residential porch. The tornado quickly began to weaken after its initial touchdown, but not before ripping some metal roofing off a barn and blowing a few shingles off the roof of Trailer's Chapel General Baptist Church along CR 321. The tornado also caused minor tree damage along CR 328, lifting after crossing Highway 139. This survey was assisted by law enforcement camera footage. .Piggott, AR Wind Damage... Survey teams found substantial wind damage to trees and a few structures in the community of Piggott. Tree damage was relatively widespread with numerous uprooted and downed trees. Minor structural damage and a few downed utility lines were noted as well. The damage swath was approximately one mile wide, mainly affecting the northern side of town, with trees and debris blown to the southeast, consistent with an intense rear flank downdraft. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 80 mph. .Steele, MO Wind Damage... A survey team found the damage to Central Elementary School in Steele, MO, to be associated with straight-line winds. A significant portion of the roof to one of the school buildings was removed and blown to the east. Numerous small branches and several larger tree limbs were downed adjacent to the school and nearby park. Damage patterns and a review of security footage were consistent with straight-line wind damage, likely associated with a microburst. No additional damage was noted in the area. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 80 mph. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ MJ/TB