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Mesoscale Discussion 409
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   Mesoscale Discussion 0409
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0514 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

   Areas affected...Northeast Arkansas into western Tennessee

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 94...

   Valid 312214Z - 312245Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 94 continues.

   SUMMARY...A strong (EF2) tornado likely occurred in northeastern
   Arkansas, north-northwest of Memphis. The downstream environment
   will continue to support the potential for additional EF2+
   tornadoes.

   DISCUSSION...Rotational velocity observations of 50-65 kts from KNQA
   across Cross County, AR suggest a likely EF2 tornado occurred. While
   the velocity signature has shown some disorganization over the last
   several minutes, a strong mesocyclone remains and the downstream
   environment will continue to support the potential for additional
   strong (EF2+) tornadoes as the KNQA VAD shows over 500 m2/s2 SRH.

   ..Wendt.. 03/31/2023

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...MEG...

   LAT...LON   35168977 35258943 35518940 35658960 35669001 35549044
               35369053 35219044 35178987 35168977 

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