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Tornado Warning 32, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 10, 2021, 12:31 AM CDT for Jefferson Davis County, Lamar County, Marion County, Mississippi. It was in force for 44 min. 6 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 10, 2021, 12:31 AM CDT (05:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2021, 1:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Jefferson Davis County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Marion County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 12:31 AM CDT | TORNADO 1 | 6 Wsw Morgantown, MS | THIS EF1 TORNADO STARED IN WESTERN MARION COUNTY, NEAR BRACEY ROAD, AND TRACKED SOUTHEAST FOR JUST OVER 7 MILES. THE TORNADIC CIRCULATION WAS EMBEDDED IN A SWATH OF WIND THAT TRACKED IN A SIMILAR MANNER, BUT WAS MUCH WIDER AND HAD SPORADIC TREE DAMAGE. SHORTLY |
| Apr 10, 12:37 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Morgantown, MS | A SWATH OF WIND DAMAGE OCCURRED ACROSS CENTRAL MARION COUNTY WITH NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Apr 10, 12:48 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Columbia, MS | LOTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. SOME HOUSES WITH TREES DOWN ON THEM ALONG WITH A BUSINESS ON CHURCH ST WITH A TREE ON IT. POSSIBLE TORNADO AS THERE IS OTHER DAMAGE THROUGH THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE COUNTY. |
| Apr 10, 12:50 AM CDT | TSTM WND GST 52 | 3 Nne Columbia, MS | 52MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT COLUMBIA-MARION COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Apr 10, 12:59 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ese Hickory Grove, MS | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN AT MILL CREEK LOOP AND ROCKY BRANCH RD. |
| Apr 10, 1:03 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Oloh, MS | MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG THE HWY 98 CORRIDOR. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 10:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
| Apr 10, 12:16 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 113 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
- 2299 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1555 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 3.9
The text
As transmitted.
907
WFUS54 KJAN 100531
TORJAN
MSC065-073-091-100615-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0032.210410T0531Z-210410T0615Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1231 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Marion County in south central Mississippi...
Northwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...
* Until 115 AM CDT.
* At 1231 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Holly Springs, or 7 miles north of Kokomo,
moving east 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...
Morgantown, Goss and Society Hill around 1240 AM CDT.
Columbia and Bunker Hill around 1245 AM CDT.
Improve around 1255 AM CDT.
Sumrall around 105 AM 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 3118 9003 3140 9003 3139 8996 3143 8996
3145 8959 3143 8958 3143 8948 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 271DEG 44KT 3131 9002
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
NF3 follow-up statements
378
WWUS54 KJAN 100545
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1245 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
MSC065-100554-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210410T0615Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
1245 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3117 8990 3136 8990 3139 8982 3144 8982
3143 8948 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 267DEG 34KT 3127 8984
$$
MSC073-091-100615-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210410T0615Z/
Marion MS-Lamar MS-
1245 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION AND NORTHWESTERN LAMAR COUNTIES...
At 1244 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Columbia, moving east at 40 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...
Improve around 100 AM 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 3117 8990 3136 8990 3139 8982 3144 8982
3143 8948 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 267DEG 34KT 3127 8984
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
NF822
WWUS54 KJAN 100559
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1259 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
MSC073-091-100615-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210410T0615Z/
Marion MS-Lamar MS-
1259 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARION AND WEST CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...
At 1259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Improve, or 8 miles east of Columbia,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Marion and west central Lamar Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8976 3131 8974 3133 8949 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 278DEG 38KT 3124 8968
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
NF892
WWUS54 KJAN 100608
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
108 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
MSC091-100618-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210410T0615Z/
Marion MS-
108 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MARION 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 AM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3115 8965 3125 8965 3126 8949 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0608Z 277DEG 37KT 3122 8958
$$
MSC073-100615-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210410T0615Z/
Lamar MS-
108 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTY...
At 108 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northeast of Pinebur, or 14 miles southwest of
West Hattiesburg, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Lamar County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3115 8965 3125 8965 3126 8949 3113 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0608Z 277DEG 37KT 3122 8958
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
NFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Rankin, Scott | 61 min |
| Apr 9, 7:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, Webster | 98 min |
| Apr 9, 7:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 67 min |
| Apr 9, 7:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Washington | 35 min |
| Apr 9, 7:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba, Winston | 57 min |
| Apr 9, 7:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 51 min |
| Apr 9, 8:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 65 min |
| Apr 9, 8:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Oktibbeha | 46 min |
| Apr 9, 8:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Warren, Yazoo | 49 min |
| Apr 9, 8:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake | 61 min |
| Apr 9, 8:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott | 34 min |
| Apr 9, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba, Winston | 59 min |
| Apr 9, 8:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 41 min |
| Apr 9, 9:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin, Scott | 51 min |
| Apr 9, 9:33 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 3 hr |
| Apr 9, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 92 min |
| Apr 9, 10:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Scott, Smith | 54 min |
| Apr 9, 10:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin | 27 min |
| Apr 9, 10:53 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 2 hr |
| Apr 9, 10:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Warren | 33 min |
| Apr 9, 11:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Lawrence, Lincoln, Rankin | 37 min |
| Apr 9, 11:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Scott, Smith | 45 min |
| Apr 9, 11:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln | 38 min |
| Apr 10, 12:01 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Apr 10, 12:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 31 min |
| Apr 10, 12:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 55 min |
| Apr 10, 12:53 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lawrence, Simpson and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Apr 10, 1:02 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 38 min |
| Apr 10, 1:09 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 3 hr |
| Apr 10, 1:48 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Forrest, Jones, Lamar, Marion | 3 hr |
| Apr 10, 2:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson | 28 min |
| Apr 10, 2:53 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Adams | 118 min |
| Apr 10, 3:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar, Marion | 47 min |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 7 days |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 6 days |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala | 24 hr |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 4 days |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 24 hr |
| Apr 10, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 24 hr |
| Apr 10, 9:32 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 5 days |
| Apr 10, 9:36 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 3 days |
| Apr 10, 9:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Copiah, Simpson | 21 days |
| Apr 10, 9:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Simpson | 35 hr |
| Apr 10, 9:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Marion | 21 days |
| Apr 10, 10:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke | 3 days |
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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.