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Tornado Warning 19, NWS Jackson, MS

March 25, 2021Kemper County, Lauderdale County, Newton County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:29 PM CDT for Kemper County, Lauderdale County, Newton County, Mississippi. It was in force for 61 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 25, 2021, 2:29 PM CDT (19:29 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 3:30 PM CDT
In force
61 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Kemper County, MS, Lauderdale County, MS, Newton County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 25, 3:30 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Sw Kewanee, MSA COUPLE TREES DOWN.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 25, 11:26 AM CDTTornado Watch PDSSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 126 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1775 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 352 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

748 
WFUS54 KJAN 251929
TORJAN
MSC069-075-101-252030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0019.210325T1929Z-210325T2030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
229 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Newton County in east central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Kemper County in east central Mississippi...
  Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 330 PM CDT.
    
* At 229 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Meehan, or 11 miles east of Newton, moving
  northeast at 40 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...
  Meehan around 235 PM CDT.
  Nellieburg, Suqualena and Savoy around 245 PM CDT.
  Meridian around 250 PM CDT.
  Marion around 300 PM CDT.
  Meridian Station around 305 PM CDT.
  Toomsuba around 310 PM CDT.
  Lauderdale and Kewanee around 315 PM CDT.
  Tamola around 320 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Chunky
and Hickory.

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 3239 8841 3222 8890 3223 8900 3224 8900
      3238 8906 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 245DEG 36KT 3231 8896 

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

$$

TW
6 follow-up statements
191 
WWUS54 KJAN 251935
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC101-251945-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Newton MS-
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEWTON 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 east central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3240 8841 3225 8891 3245 8891 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 244DEG 36KT 3235 8888 

$$

MSC069-075-252030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER AND LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 235 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Meehan, or 9 miles west of Meridian, moving
northeast at 40 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...
  Meridian, Nellieburg and Suqualena around 245 PM CDT.
  Marion around 255 PM CDT.
  Meridian Station and Toomsuba around 305 PM CDT.
  Lauderdale and Kewanee around 310 PM CDT.
  Tamola around 315 PM CDT.

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 3240 8841 3225 8891 3245 8891 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 244DEG 36KT 3235 8888 

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

$$

TW
674 
WWUS54 KJAN 251947
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
247 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC069-075-252030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
247 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER AND CENTRAL LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 247 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nellieburg, or near Meridian, moving northeast at 40
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...
  Marion around 255 PM CDT.
  Meridian Station around 305 PM CDT.
  Lauderdale around 310 PM CDT.
  Tamola around 315 PM CDT.

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 3229 8879 3249 8883 3268 8838 3240 8841
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 233DEG 36KT 3242 8877 

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

$$

TW
870 
WWUS54 KJAN 251958
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC069-075-252030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER AND NORTHEASTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 258 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Meridian Station, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Lauderdale around 305 PM CDT.
  Tamola around 310 PM CDT.

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 3245 8866 3254 8871 3268 8838 3252 8840
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 239DEG 37KT 3255 8864 

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

$$

TW
307 
WWUS54 KJAN 252007
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
307 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC075-252017-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Lauderdale MS-
307 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LAUDERDALE 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 east central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3258 8839 3258 8858 3259 8859 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 243DEG 37KT 3262 8853 

$$

MSC069-252030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-
307 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER COUNTY...
    
At 307 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tamola, or near Lauderdale, moving northeast at 40
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...
  Tamola around 310 PM CDT.

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 3258 8839 3258 8858 3259 8859 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 243DEG 37KT 3262 8853 

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

$$

TW
336 
WWUS54 KJAN 252014
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
314 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC069-252030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-
314 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER COUNTY...
    
At 314 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Porterville, or 10 miles northeast of Lauderdale,
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Kemper County.

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 3258 8839 3258 8848 3263 8850 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 245DEG 38KT 3266 8844 

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

$$

TW
354 
WWUS54 KJAN 252024
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
324 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSC069-252034-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Kemper MS-
324 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KEMPER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
330 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 east central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3258 8839 3258 8848 3263 8850 3268 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 245DEG 36KT 3269 8835 

$$

TW

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 12:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSmith43 min
Mar 25, 1:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Smith39 min
Mar 25, 1:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke32 min
Mar 25, 2:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLauderdale24 min
Mar 25, 2:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw36 min
Mar 25, 3:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay43 min
Mar 25, 3:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson, Smith38 min
Mar 25, 3:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott32 min
Mar 25, 3:48 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNewton, Scott27 min
Mar 25, 4:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw31 min
Mar 25, 4:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster36 min
Mar 25, 4:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNeshoba, Winston38 min
Mar 25, 4:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClay34 min
Mar 25, 5:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee, Winston30 min
Mar 25, 5:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNeshoba47 min
Mar 25, 6:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNoxubee25 min
Mar 25, 7:04 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANLawrence63 hr
Mar 25, 8:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala36 min
Mar 25, 9:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANNeshoba7 days
Mar 25, 9:03 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANMadison, Yazoo13 days
Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClarke4 days
Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes26 min
Mar 25, 9:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWinston49 min
Mar 25, 9:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNoxubee42 min
Mar 25, 9:32 AM CDTTornado WarningJANNoxubee28 min
Mar 25, 11:46 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANBolivar, Washington12 days
Mar 25, 11:48 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANIssaquena, Washington13 days
Mar 25, 12:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Neshoba, Scott52 min
Mar 25, 1:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWinston28 min
Mar 25, 1:03 PM CDTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson, Smith57 min
Mar 25, 1:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee, Winston30 min
Mar 25, 1:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Winston24 min
Mar 25, 1:24 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Scott, Simpson, Smith94 min
Mar 25, 1:28 PM CDTTornado WarningJANNoxubee17 min
Mar 25, 1:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLowndes27 min
Mar 25, 1:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton81 min
Mar 25, 2:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSmith25 min
Mar 25, 2:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper29 min
Mar 25, 3:06 PM CDTTornado WarningJANKemper24 min
Mar 25, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Lauderdale36 min
Mar 25, 3:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion44 min
Mar 25, 3:18 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLauderdale27 min
Mar 25, 3:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence, Rankin, Simpson, Smith65 min
Mar 25, 3:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Smith15 min
Mar 25, 4:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton37 min
Mar 25, 4:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMarion28 min
Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANLeake3 days
Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones57 min
Mar 25, 5:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jones45 min
Mar 25, 5:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke63 min
Mar 25, 6:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke13 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.