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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Jackson, MS

April 7, 2021Ashley County, Arkansas; Morehouse Parish, Louisiana

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 7, 2021, 7:28 PM CDT for Ashley County, Arkansas; Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 47 min. 4 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 7, 2021, 7:28 PM CDT (00:28 UTC)
Expired: Apr 7, 2021, 8:15 PM CDT
In force: 47 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.0 in

Counties Ashley County, AR, Morehouse Parish, LA

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:27 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 7, 7:30 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 N Bastrop, LA	HOMES DAMAGED, AT LEAST 1 HEAVILY DAMAGED. RESULTED IN ENTRAPMENT.
Apr 7, 7:30 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Nw Bastrop, LA	* 1 INJ * AN EF1 TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 7, NEAR NEWMAN RD NEAR BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW IN MOREHOUSE PARISH, LA. THE TORNADO BEGAN AT EF-0 INTENSITY WHERE IT DAMAGED A LARGE BARN. SHEET METAL WAS PEELED OFF AND THROWN TOWARD THE NORTH. THE TORN
Apr 7, 7:38 PM CDT	TORNADO	4 Nne Bastrop, LA	TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN, AND A HOME WAS DAMAGE WITH RESIDENTS TRAPPED INSIDE AND POSSIBLY INJURED. EXACT TIME AND LOCATION UNCERTAIN BUT WILL UPDATE WITH LATER DETAILS. TDS EVIDENT ON KULM RADAR.
Apr 7, 8:06 PM CDT	TORNADO	5 Wnw Fiske Union, LA	AN EF-1 TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 7TH NEAR HOLLY RIDGE RD IN NORTHEAST MOREHOUSE PARISH. THE TORNADO DAMAGED A TIN AWNING, REMOVING SEVERAL SHEETS AND TOSSING THEM INTO A FIELD NEARBY. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST WHERE IT STRENGTHENED TO IT

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 174 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: 652 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -42 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1178 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 146 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 256 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.5
Supercell composite: 3.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

320 
WFUS54 KJAN 080028
TORJAN
ARC003-LAC067-080115-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0027.210408T0028Z-210408T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
728 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Morehouse Parish in northeastern Louisiana...

* Until 815 PM CDT.
    
* At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bastrop, 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...
  Beekman around 735 PM CDT.
  Galion around 740 PM CDT.
  Jones around 750 PM CDT.
  Wilmot around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mer
Rouge and Bonita.

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 3291 9208 3314 9146 3301 9146 3301 9144
      3298 9144 3294 9148 3289 9150 3288 9155
      3283 9157 3271 9197 3270 9202 3271 9204
      3270 9204 3269 9205 3270 9205 3273 9207
      3274 9205 3276 9206 3284 9206 3287 9208
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 245DEG 48KT 3283 9196 

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

$$

TW

4 follow-up statements

010 
WWUS54 KJAN 080038
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
738 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ARC003-LAC067-080115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210408T0115Z/
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
738 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN
MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
    
At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beekman, or 8 miles northeast of Bastrop, 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...
  Jones around 750 PM CDT.
  Wilmot around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mer
Rouge and Bonita.

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 3295 9197 3314 9146 3301 9146 3301 9144
      3298 9144 3294 9148 3289 9150 3288 9155
      3283 9157 3276 9181 3283 9189
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 242DEG 48KT 3288 9184 

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

$$

TW

430 
WWUS54 KJAN 080041
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
741 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ARC003-LAC067-080115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210408T0115Z/
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
741 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN
MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
        
At 741 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Galion, or 9
miles northeast of Bastrop, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Galion around 745 PM CDT.
  Jones around 755 PM CDT.
  Wilmot around 805 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mer
Rouge and Bonita.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3295 9197 3314 9146 3301 9146 3301 9144
      3298 9144 3294 9148 3289 9150 3288 9155
      3283 9157 3276 9181 3283 9189
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 251DEG 41KT 3287 9181 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TW

316 
WWUS54 KJAN 080054
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
754 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ARC003-LAC067-080115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210408T0115Z/
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
754 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN
MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
    
At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Galion, or 13 miles southwest of Wilmot, moving east
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas and northeastern
Morehouse Parishes, including the following locations... Bonita.

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 3314 9146 3301 9146 3301 9144 3298 9144
      3294 9148 3289 9150 3288 9155 3283 9157
      3279 9170 3301 9181
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 259DEG 35KT 3288 9168 

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

$$

TW

797 
WWUS54 KJAN 080106
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
806 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ARC003-LAC067-080115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210408T0115Z/
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
806 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN
MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
    
At 806 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wilmot, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmot.

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 3314 9146 3301 9146 3301 9144 3298 9144
      3294 9148 3289 9150 3288 9155 3284 9157
      3283 9158 3306 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 245DEG 41KT 3299 9154 

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

$$

TW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 7, 7:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Ashley	66 min
Apr 7, 8:05 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Chicot	55 min
Apr 8, 10:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Chicot, Desha	50 hr
Apr 8, 10:57 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Chicot	5 days
Apr 7, 9:43 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Concordia	47 min
Apr 7, 10:18 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Concordia	31 min
Apr 8, 6:11 AM CDT	Dense Fog Advisory	JAN	Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse and 3 more	3 hr

Nearby

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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.