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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Jackson, MS

March 17, 2021Adams County, Franklin County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 17, 2021, 4:10 PM CDT for Adams County, Franklin County, Mississippi. It was in force for 50 min. 1 report 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: Mar 17, 2021, 4:10 PM CDT (21:10 UTC)
Expired: Mar 17, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 50 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Adams County, MS, Franklin County, MS

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 17, 4:39 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Sw Kirby, MS	TREE LIMBS DOWNED ALONG US 84.

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
Mar 17, 12:57 PM CDT	Tornado Watch PDS	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 141 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 687 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -86 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 713 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 218 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.6
Supercell composite: 4.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

078 
WFUS54 KJAN 172110
TORJAN
MSC001-037-172215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0011.210317T2110Z-210317T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
410 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...
  East central Adams County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 515 PM CDT.
    
* At 409 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Dolorosa, or 20 miles south of Natchez, moving
  northeast at 50 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...
  Garden City around 425 PM CDT.
  Kirby around 440 PM CDT.
  Bude around 445 PM CDT.
  New Hope around 450 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Roxie
and Meadville.

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 3135 9115 3135 9121 3137 9122 3137 9124
      3136 9126 3137 9127 3136 9128 3136 9131
      3134 9135 3161 9102 3161 9063 3154 9063
      3135 9095 3135 9098 3134 9099 3135 9102
      3134 9103 3134 9107 3133 9107 3132 9112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 231DEG 45KT 3125 9132 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

CME

4 follow-up statements

985 
WWUS54 KJAN 172135
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
435 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

MSC001-172145-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T2215Z/
Adams MS-
435 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ADAMS 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 700 PM CDT for south central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 700 PM CDT
for southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3147 9113 3161 9098 3161 9063 3154 9063
      3139 9094 3135 9102 3139 9110
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 233DEG 42KT 3143 9104 

$$

MSC037-172215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T2215Z/
Franklin MS-
435 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
FRANKLIN COUNTY...
    
At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kirby, or 22 miles east of Natchez, moving northeast
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
  Kirby around 440 PM CDT.
  Bude around 450 PM CDT.
  New Hope around 455 PM CDT.
  Mccall Creek around 500 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Roxie
and Meadville.

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 3147 9113 3161 9098 3161 9063 3154 9063
      3139 9094 3135 9102 3139 9110
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 233DEG 42KT 3143 9104 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

229 
WWUS54 KJAN 172141
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
441 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

MSC037-172215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T2215Z/
Franklin MS-
441 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
FRANKLIN COUNTY...
    
At 441 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kirby, or 24 miles northwest of Liberty, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
  Bude around 445 PM CDT.
  New Hope around 450 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Meadville.

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 3161 9098 3161 9063 3154 9063 3139 9094
      3143 9103 3153 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 231DEG 45KT 3148 9097 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

CME

043 
WWUS54 KJAN 172147
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
447 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

MSC037-172215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T2215Z/
Franklin MS-
447 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...
    
At 447 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Hope, or 26 miles north of Liberty, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Franklin County, including the following locations...
Meadville.

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 3161 9098 3161 9063 3146 9091 3150 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 231DEG 45KT 3153 9089 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

CME

636 
WWUS54 KJAN 172200
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
500 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

MSC037-172210-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T2215Z/
Franklin MS-
500 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for south central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 700 PM CDT
for southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3161 9098 3161 9063 3146 9091 3150 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 231DEG 45KT 3163 9074 

$$

CME

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 16, 7:01 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah, Lawrence, Simpson	31 min
Mar 16, 7:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala	36 min
Mar 16, 7:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson	58 min
Mar 16, 7:33 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Choctaw	27 min
Mar 16, 8:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Simpson	46 min
Mar 16, 8:49 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper, Newton	56 min
Mar 16, 9:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	25 min
Mar 17, 6:05 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Bolivar	40 min
Mar 17, 6:44 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Bolivar	19 min
Mar 17, 11:37 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Jones	38 min
Mar 17, 12:07 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Clarke	53 min
Mar 17, 12:22 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Clarke, Lauderdale	54 min
Mar 17, 12:50 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln	55 min
Mar 17, 1:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee	45 min
Mar 17, 1:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Jones	15 min
Mar 17, 1:45 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Jones	21 min
Mar 17, 3:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence	42 min
Mar 17, 4:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Warren	56 min
Mar 17, 4:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Washington	60 min
Mar 17, 4:52 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah, Jefferson, Lincoln	37 min
Mar 17, 4:56 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Washington	29 min
Mar 17, 5:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Yazoo	64 min
Mar 17, 5:20 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Jasper, Smith	55 min
Mar 17, 5:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion	34 min
Mar 17, 5:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Choctaw, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, Neshoba and 2 more	65 min
Mar 17, 6:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott	55 min
Mar 17, 6:12 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Covington, Simpson, Smith	48 min
Mar 17, 6:13 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Forrest, Lamar	47 min
Mar 17, 6:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper, Jones	48 min
Mar 17, 6:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Neshoba, Noxubee and 3 more	76 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.