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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 12, 2020, 3:39 PM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 66 min. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 12, 2020, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2020, 4:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Tornado emergency
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Covington County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Lawrence County, MS, Marion County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 3:57 PM CDT | TORNADO | 10 N Salem, MS | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 2 HOUSES DESTROYED IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY. |
| Apr 12, 3:57 PM CDT | TORNADO | 10 N Salem, MS | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 2 HOUSES DESTROYED IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY. |
| Apr 12, 4:14 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ene Bassfield, MS | TREES AND STRUCTURES DAMAGES. |
| Apr 12, 4:16 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ese Bassfield, MS | MAJOR DAMAGE TO TREES AND HOMES. |
| Apr 12, 4:21 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ssw Collins, MS | DAMAGE TO HOMES AND POWER POLES. |
| Apr 12, 4:23 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 S Collins, MS | DESTROYED BUILDING. |
| Apr 12, 4:25 PM CDT | TORNADO | 7 Sw Collins, MS | DAMAGE TO HOMES AND POWER POLES. |
| Apr 12, 4:32 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Nne Seminary, MS | DAMAGE TO HOMES AND POWER POLES. |
| Apr 12, 4:45 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Oak Vale, MS | SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO SHED IN THE BACKYARD OF A HOME IN OAKVALE JUST OFF HIGHWAY 43. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1:24 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 109 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 323 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -279 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 625 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 379 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 562 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KJAN 122039
TORJAN
MSC031-065-073-077-091-122145-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0033.200412T2039Z-200412T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
339 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Marion County in south central Mississippi...
Southern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi...
Southern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 339 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Salem, or 10 miles northwest of Kokomo, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Holly Springs and Tilton around 350 PM CDT.
Goss, Morgantown and Oak Vale around 355 PM CDT.
Society Hill around 400 PM CDT.
Bunker Hill around 405 PM CDT.
Carson around 410 PM CDT.
Melba around 415 PM CDT.
Sumrall around 420 PM CDT.
Collins around 425 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3123 9003 3124 9004 3134 9004 3133 9008
3135 9011 3135 9024 3175 8940 3144 8940
3143 8942 3143 8945 3142 8945 3122 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 241DEG 49KT 3127 9015
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW9 follow-up statements
645
WWUS54 KJAN 122043
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
343 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-065-073-077-091-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Covington MS-Lamar MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
343 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHERN LAWRENCE...SOUTHERN COVINGTON...NORTHWESTERN LAMAR
AND SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 343 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Salem, or 10 miles northwest of Kokomo, moving northeast
at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Holly Springs and Tilton around 350 PM CDT.
Oak Vale, Goss and Morgantown around 355 PM CDT.
Society Hill around 400 PM CDT.
Bunker Hill around 405 PM CDT.
Carson around 410 PM CDT.
Melba around 415 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3123 9003 3124 9004 3134 9004 3133 9008
3135 9011 3135 9024 3175 8940 3144 8940
3143 8942 3143 8945 3142 8945 3122 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 239DEG 49KT 3131 9012
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW915
WWUS54 KJAN 122051
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
351 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-065-073-077-091-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Covington MS-Lamar MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
351 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHERN LAWRENCE...SOUTHERN COVINGTON...NORTHWESTERN LAMAR
AND SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 350 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Tilton, or 11 miles north of Kokomo, moving northeast at 45 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Tilton around 355 PM CDT.
Oak Vale, Goss and Morgantown around 400 PM CDT.
Society Hill around 405 PM CDT.
Bunker Hill around 410 PM CDT.
Carson around 415 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3127 9004 3134 9004 3133 9008 3135 9011
3135 9024 3175 8940 3144 8940 3143 8942
3143 8945 3142 8945
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 240DEG 39KT 3135 9005
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW396
WWUS54 KJAN 122101
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
401 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC077-122110-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Lawrence MS-
401 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3130 8993 3139 8997 3139 8996 3149 8996
3175 8940 3144 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 241DEG 49KT 3142 8991
$$
MSC031-065-073-091-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Marion MS-Covington MS-Lamar MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
401 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHERN COVINGTON...NORTHWESTERN LAMAR AND
SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 400 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Society Hill, or 12 miles northwest of Columbia, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Bunker Hill around 405 PM CDT.
Carson around 410 PM CDT.
Melba around 415 PM CDT.
Collins around 425 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 8993 3139 8997 3139 8996 3149 8996
3175 8940 3144 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 241DEG 49KT 3142 8991
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW351
WWUS54 KJAN 122109
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
409 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC073-122118-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Lamar MS-
409 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LAMAR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3151 8992 3175 8940 3146 8940 3143 8957
3143 8965 3142 8965 3139 8982 3139 8990
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 240DEG 49KT 3146 8980
$$
MSC031-065-091-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Marion MS-Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
409 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHERN COVINGTON AND SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...
At 408 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Bunker Hill, or 14 miles north of Columbia, moving northeast at
55 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Melba around 415 PM CDT.
Collins around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3151 8992 3175 8940 3146 8940 3143 8957
3143 8965 3142 8965 3139 8982 3139 8990
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 240DEG 49KT 3146 8980
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW063
WWUS54 KJAN 122114
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
414 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC091-122124-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Marion MS-
414 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3154 8985 3175 8940 3146 8940 3143 8957
3144 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 241DEG 49KT 3150 8971
$$
MSC031-065-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
414 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
COVINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 414 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Carson, or 13 miles southwest of Collins, moving northeast at 55
mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Collins around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bassfield and Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3154 8985 3175 8940 3146 8940 3143 8957
3144 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 241DEG 49KT 3150 8971
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW426
WWUS54 KJAN 122121
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
421 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-065-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
421 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
COVINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 420 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Melba, or 9 miles southwest of Collins, moving northeast at 55
mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Collins around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3158 8976 3175 8940 3152 8940 3145 8968
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 240DEG 48KT 3153 8965
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW915
WWUS54 KJAN 122126 RRA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
426 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC065-122136-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
426 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3151 8959 3151 8960 3154 8960 3156 8964
3157 8967 3160 8972 3175 8940 3152 8940
3147 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 240DEG 48KT 3156 8959
$$
MSC031-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Covington MS-
426 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 426 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Collins, moving northeast at 55 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Collins around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3151 8959 3151 8960 3154 8960 3156 8964
3157 8967 3160 8972 3175 8940 3152 8940
3147 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 240DEG 48KT 3156 8959
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW334
WWUS54 KJAN 122134
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
434 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-122145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Covington MS-
434 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 433 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Collins, moving northeast at 55 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Covington County, including the following locations...
Seminary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3175 8940 3152 8940 3149 8950 3166 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 240DEG 49KT 3161 8949
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TW002
WWUS54 KJAN 122142
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
442 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-122152-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-200412T2145Z/
Covington MS-
442 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 445 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3175 8940 3152 8940 3149 8950 3166 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 241DEG 49KT 3166 8938
$$
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 7:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar | 38 min |
| Apr 12, 8:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 39 min |
| Apr 12, 9:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys | 44 min |
| Apr 12, 9:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 40 min |
| Apr 12, 10:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Noxubee | 29 min |
| Apr 12, 10:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee | 29 min |
| Apr 12, 12:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey | 59 min |
| Apr 12, 12:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 54 min |
| Apr 12, 12:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington | 37 min |
| Apr 12, 12:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Yazoo | 40 min |
| Apr 12, 1:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Humphreys, Yazoo | 55 min |
| Apr 12, 1:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Scott, Winston | 39 min |
| Apr 12, 1:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 51 min |
| Apr 12, 1:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 65 min |
| Apr 12, 1:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 42 min |
| Apr 12, 2:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Winston | 48 min |
| Apr 12, 2:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston | 54 min |
| Apr 12, 2:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison | 54 min |
| Apr 12, 2:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 34 min |
| Apr 12, 2:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Winston | 26 min |
| Apr 12, 3:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 41 min |
| Apr 12, 3:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 45 min |
| Apr 12, 3:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 43 min |
| Apr 12, 3:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Yazoo | 20 min |
| Apr 12, 3:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 31 min |
| Apr 12, 3:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Leake, Neshoba, Noxubee, Winston | 4 hr |
| Apr 12, 4:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 35 min |
| Apr 12, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 50 min |
| Apr 12, 4:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion | 47 min |
| Apr 12, 4:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jasper, Jones | 62 min |
| Apr 12, 4:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren | 41 min |
| Apr 12, 5:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith | 59 min |
| Apr 12, 5:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba, Winston | 29 min |
| Apr 12, 5:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston | 38 min |
| Apr 12, 5:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 31 min |
| Apr 12, 5:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington | 41 min |
| Apr 12, 5:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo | 39 min |
| Apr 12, 5:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston | 4 hr |
| Apr 12, 5:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 35 min |
| Apr 12, 5:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 31 min |
| Apr 12, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Madison, Yazoo | 44 min |
| Apr 12, 5:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore | 47 min |
| Apr 12, 6:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Smith | 17 min |
| Apr 12, 6:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 43 min |
| Apr 12, 6:21 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 114 min |
| Apr 12, 6:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 51 min |
| Apr 12, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 65 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.