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Tornado Warning 17, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 1:03 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 57 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 1:03 PM CDT (18:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 57 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Covington County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Simpson County, MS, Smith County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 25, 11:26 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 69 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
- 1775 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -31 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 506 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 352 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 473 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.6
- Supercell composite
- 21.9
The text
As transmitted.
689
WFUS54 KJAN 251803
TORJAN
MSC031-065-127-129-251900-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0017.210325T1803Z-210325T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
103 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Southeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 103 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Prentiss, or 19 miles south of Pinola, 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...
Clem and Lone Star around 115 PM CDT.
Magee and Mount Olive around 125 PM CDT.
Center Ridge around 145 PM CDT.
Raleigh around 150 PM CDT.
Pineville around 200 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena and Mize.
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 3170 8995 3221 8932 3184 8932 3149 8994
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 224DEG 42KT 3161 8988
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW4 follow-up statements
421
WWUS54 KJAN 251811
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
111 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
MSC031-065-127-129-251900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
111 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON...SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHWESTERN COVINGTON
AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 111 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clem, or 15 miles southwest of Magee, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Clem around 115 PM CDT.
Mount Olive around 125 PM CDT.
Magee around 130 PM CDT.
Center Ridge around 150 PM CDT.
Raleigh around 155 PM CDT.
Pineville around 210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena and Mize.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3172 8992 3221 8932 3184 8932 3157 8981
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 220DEG 37KT 3167 8983
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW489
WWUS54 KJAN 251823 RRA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
123 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
MSC065-251833-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
123 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN 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,
central, southeastern and east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3185 8976 3221 8932 3184 8932 3161 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 224DEG 42KT 3177 8971
$$
MSC031-127-129-251900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-Covington MS-
123 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON...SOUTHEASTERN SMITH AND NORTHWESTERN COVINGTON
COUNTIES...
At 123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Olive, or near Magee, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Center Ridge around 145 PM CDT.
Raleigh around 150 PM CDT.
Pineville around 200 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena and Mize.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3185 8976 3221 8932 3184 8932 3161 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 224DEG 42KT 3177 8971
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW249
WWUS54 KJAN 251837
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
MSC031-127-251847-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Simpson MS-Covington MS-
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHWESTERN
COVINGTON COUNTIES 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 central,
southeastern and east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3194 8965 3221 8932 3184 8932 3180 8940
3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 236DEG 48KT 3199 8954
$$
MSC129-251900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Smith MS-
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH COUNTY...
At 137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Raleigh, or 13 miles northeast of Magee, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Center Ridge around 140 PM CDT.
Pineville around 150 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena and Mize.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3194 8965 3221 8932 3184 8932 3180 8940
3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 236DEG 48KT 3199 8954
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW686
WWUS54 KJAN 251846
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
146 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
MSC129-251900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Smith MS-
146 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
SMITH COUNTY...
At 146 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Raleigh, or 17 miles northwest of Stringer, 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...
Pineville around 155 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena.
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 3206 8950 3221 8932 3190 8932 3184 8952
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 224DEG 42KT 3207 8945
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 12:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 43 min |
| Mar 25, 1:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Smith | 39 min |
| Mar 25, 1:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 2:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 2:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 3:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 43 min |
| Mar 25, 3:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 38 min |
| Mar 25, 3:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 3:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Newton, Scott | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 4:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 31 min |
| Mar 25, 4:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 4:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba, Winston | 38 min |
| Mar 25, 4:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay | 34 min |
| Mar 25, 5:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 30 min |
| Mar 25, 5:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Neshoba | 47 min |
| Mar 25, 6:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Noxubee | 25 min |
| Mar 25, 7:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Lawrence | 63 hr |
| Mar 25, 8:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 9:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Neshoba | 7 days |
| Mar 25, 9:03 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 13 days |
| Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke | 4 days |
| Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lowndes | 26 min |
| Mar 25, 9:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 49 min |
| Mar 25, 9:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Noxubee | 42 min |
| Mar 25, 9:32 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 28 min |
| Mar 25, 11:46 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Washington | 12 days |
| Mar 25, 11:48 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Washington | 13 days |
| Mar 25, 12:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba, Scott | 52 min |
| Mar 25, 1:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 28 min |
| Mar 25, 1:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 30 min |
| Mar 25, 1:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Winston | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 1:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 94 min |
| Mar 25, 1:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 17 min |
| Mar 25, 1:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 1:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton | 81 min |
| Mar 25, 2:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 25 min |
| Mar 25, 2:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale, Newton | 61 min |
| Mar 25, 2:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 29 min |
| Mar 25, 3:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 3:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 3:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion | 44 min |
| Mar 25, 3:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 3:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 65 min |
| Mar 25, 3:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Smith | 15 min |
| Mar 25, 4:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton | 37 min |
| Mar 25, 4:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 28 min |
| Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 3 days |
| Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 57 min |
| Mar 25, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 45 min |
| Mar 25, 5:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 63 min |
| Mar 25, 6:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 13 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.