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EF-0 ⇒ 1


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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Max EF Rating Below: (EF0)

Count by Rating:

EF-0 ⇒ 1


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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Max EF Rating Below: (EF0)

Count by Rating:

EF-0 ⇒ 2


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

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