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Tornado Warning 28, NWS Jackson, MS

April 7, 2021East Carroll Parish, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana; Chicot County, Arkansas; Washington County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 7, 2021, 8:05 PM CDT for East Carroll Parish, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana; Chicot County, Arkansas; Washington County, Mississippi. It was in force for 55 min. 5 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, 8:05 PM CDT (01:05 UTC)
Expired: Apr 7, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force: 55 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Chicot County, AR, East Carroll Parish, LA, West Carroll Parish, LA, Washington County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 7, 8:16 PM CDT	TORNADO	5 W Chickasaw, LA	AN EF1 TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 7, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COSTELLO RD AND COFFEY RD IN WEST CARROLL PARISH, LA. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST, CROSSED HWY 585 NEAR CREECH RD, WHERE A METAL BUILDING SYSTEM (MBS) STRUCTURE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DA
Apr 7, 8:24 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Ssw Ross Van Ness, AR	A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO DEVELOPED IN THE EVENING OF APRIL 7TH NEAR THE BOEUF RIVER NEAR LAFOUCHE LAKE RD. THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST DOING INTERMITTENT MINOR TREE DAMAGE UNTIL NEAR STEPHENSON LN AND BALL RD WHERE SEVERAL TREES WERE DAMAGED AND A FEW UPROOTED. A F
Apr 7, 8:25 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 W Kilbourne, LA	DAMAGE TO HOMES ON THE LA SIDE ALONG WITH TREES DOWN. TDS ALSO OBSERVED FROM RADAR.
Apr 7, 8:35 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	3 S Grand Lake, AR	TRACTOR TRAILER BLOWN OFF HWY 65.
Apr 7, 8:50 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 N Glen Allan, MS	TWO POWER POLES DOWN AND A TREE DOWN.

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, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 137 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.

465 
WFUS54 KJAN 080105
TORJAN
ARC017-LAC035-123-MSC151-080200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0028.210408T0105Z-210408T0200Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Chicot County in southeastern Arkansas...
  North central East Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
  Northern West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Washington County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 900 PM CDT.
    
* At 805 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Eudora and Gassoway around 830 PM CDT.
  Chicot Junction around 835 PM CDT.
  Avon and Wayside around 850 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kilbourne.

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 3288 9155 3289 9150 3294 9148 3298 9144
      3301 9144 3301 9146 3314 9146 3330 9103
      3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092 3301 9106
      3301 9116 3296 9120 3283 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 245DEG 40KT 3299 9155 

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

$$

TW

4 follow-up statements

877 
WWUS54 KJAN 080123
SVSJAN

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

ARC017-LAC035-123-MSC151-080200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
Chicot AR-East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-Washington MS-
823 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHICOT COUNTY...NORTH CENTRAL EAST CARROLL...NORTHEASTERN WEST
CARROLL PARISHES IN NORTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 823 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eudora, 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...
  Chicot Junction around 835 PM CDT.
  Avon and Wayside around 850 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kilbourne.

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 3298 9144 3301 9144 3301 9146 3314 9146
      3330 9103 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092
      3301 9106 3301 9116 3296 9120 3290 9136
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 245DEG 40KT 3307 9133 

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

$$

TW

191 
WWUS54 KJAN 080128
SVSJAN

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

ARC017-LAC035-123-MSC151-080200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
Chicot AR-East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-Washington MS-
828 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHICOT COUNTY...NORTH CENTRAL EAST CARROLL...NORTHEASTERN WEST
CARROLL PARISHES IN NORTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
        
At 828 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Gassoway, or 7
miles southwest of Eudora, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Eudora around 835 PM CDT.
  Glen Allan around 850 PM CDT.
  Avon around 855 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kilbourne.

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 3330 9103 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092
      3301 9106 3301 9116 3296 9120 3292 9130
      3294 9131 3301 9137 3316 9141
TIME...MOT...LOC 0128Z 245DEG 36KT 3303 9132 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

TW

240 
WWUS54 KJAN 080138
SVSJAN

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

LAC035-123-080148-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-
838 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL EAST CARROLL AND
NORTHEASTERN WEST CARROLL PARISHES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3330 9103 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092
      3301 9106 3301 9116 3312 9123 3322 9126
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 244DEG 42KT 3315 9117 

$$

ARC017-MSC151-080200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
Chicot AR-Washington MS-
838 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHICOT AND SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eudora, 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...
  Avon and Wayside around 850 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 3330 9103 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092
      3301 9106 3301 9116 3312 9123 3322 9126
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 244DEG 42KT 3315 9117 

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

$$

TW

495 
WWUS54 KJAN 080150
SVSJAN

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

ARC017-080159-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
Chicot AR-
850 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHICOT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092 3301 9106
      3322 9108 3325 9105 3326 9105 3327 9104
      3329 9105 3330 9103
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 245DEG 40KT 3321 9103 

$$

MSC151-080200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210408T0200Z/
Washington MS-
850 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
    
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Avon, 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
south central Washington 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 3310 9090 3310 9092 3306 9092 3301 9106
      3322 9108 3325 9105 3326 9105 3327 9104
      3329 9105 3330 9103
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 245DEG 40KT 3321 9103 

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

$$

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	Morehouse	66 min
Apr 7, 7:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Morehouse	47 min
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
Apr 8, 10:57 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	East Carroll	5 days
Apr 8, 10:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Chicot, Desha	50 hr
Apr 7, 8:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala	64 min
Apr 7, 8:49 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington	56 min
Apr 7, 9:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore	40 min
Apr 8, 10:47 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Madison, Yazoo	11 days
Apr 8, 10:47 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Hinds, Warren	11 days
Apr 8, 10:49 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Carroll, Leflore	47 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.