Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee Until 7:45 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Tornado Warning (NWS/NOAA alert type TORMEG) for several counties across the tri-state region. The alert was issued following radar-indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Eastern Arkansas: Northern Mississippi County
• Southeastern Missouri: South central Pemiscot County
• West Tennessee: Southwestern Dyer County and Northeastern Lauderdale County

Specific locations impacted include Dyersburg, Blytheville, Gosnell, Manila, Halls, Dell, Burdette, Bradleytown, Heloise, Unionville, Little River, Etowah, Victoria, Dearman, Edith, Lennie, O’Donnell Bend, Tomato, Poplar Grove, and Roseland. This alert also includes Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 54 and 72.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from 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. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter, and mobile homes are likely to be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
• Storm Movement: At 6:53 PM CDT, the storm was located near Dell, or near Manila, moving east at 55 mph.
• Potential Damage: Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Significant tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 6:53 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.