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Tornado Warning 36, NWS Jackson, MS

May 2, 2021Carroll County, Holmes County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 2, 2021, 5:56 PM CDT for Carroll County, Holmes County, Mississippi. It was in force for 64 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: May 2, 2021, 5:56 PM CDT (22:56 UTC)
Expired: May 2, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 64 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Carroll County, MS, Holmes County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:55 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
May 2, 6:31 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Sw Acona, MS	THIS EF2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE ACONA COMMUNITY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 17 AND HOLLY GROVE RD. MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG HIGHWAY 17 WITH MANY OTHERS DAMAGED. THE TORNADO CROSSED HENDERSON RD, WHERE MORE TREES WERE DOWNED AND A POWER LINE
May 2, 6:32 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 N Acona, MS	TEN TO TWELVE TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG HIGH 17 NEAR THE HOLMES/CARROLL COUNTY LINE.
May 2, 6:34 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 S Black Hawk, MS	TIN ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF OF A BUILDING AT THE CEDAR HILL RANCH.
May 2, 6:34 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Ne Acona, MS	A ROUGHLY 100 YARD SWATH OF TREES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWNED ALONG CR 166.
May 2, 6:38 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 E Black Hawk, MS	TREE WAS DOWN ACROSS HWY 430.

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
May 2, 4:46 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 91 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: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1640 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

434 
WFUS54 KJAN 022256
TORJAN
MSC015-051-030000-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0036.210502T2256Z-210503T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
556 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Holmes County in central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Carroll County in north central Mississippi...

* Until 700 PM CDT.
        
* At 555 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Tolarville, or
  near Thornton, moving northeast at 30 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 tornadic storm will be near...
  Howard and Brozville around 605 PM CDT.
  Tchula around 610 PM CDT.
  Lexington around 615 PM CDT.
  Bowling Green around 630 PM CDT.
  Black Hawk and Emory around 640 PM CDT.

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 3322 8978 3295 9018 3299 9029 3306 9036
      3341 9007
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 226DEG 27KT 3305 9023 

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

$$

DB

5 follow-up statements

777 
WWUS54 KJAN 022308
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
608 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC015-051-030000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Holmes MS-Carroll MS-
608 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HOLMES AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...
        
At 608 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Howard, or 10
miles east of Thornton, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Black Hawk and Emory around 640 PM CDT.

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 3327 8985 3304 9016 3312 9029 3341 9007
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 226DEG 27KT 3312 9014 

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

$$

DB

824 
WWUS54 KJAN 022318
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
618 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC015-051-030000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Holmes MS-Carroll MS-
618 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HOLMES AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...
        
At 618 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tchula, or 11
miles southwest of Black Hawk, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Black Hawk, Seven Pines and Emory around 640 PM CDT.

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 3325 8988 3311 9012 3319 9023 3341 9007
      3327 8985
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 216DEG 26KT 3319 9012 

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

$$

DB

835 
WWUS54 KJAN 022323
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
623 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC015-051-030000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Holmes MS-Carroll MS-
623 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HOLMES AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...
    
At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Lexington, or 8 miles southwest of Black
Hawk, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Black Hawk and Emory around 640 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 3325 8988 3315 9008 3322 9018 3341 9007
      3327 8985
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 226DEG 27KT 3322 9009 

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

$$

DB

110 
WWUS54 KJAN 022333 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
633 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC015-051-030000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Holmes MS-Carroll MS-
633 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL HOLMES AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...
        
At 633 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Black Hawk,
moving northeast at 30 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Holmes and southwestern Carroll Counties.

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 3319 9003 3327 9012 3339 9004 3329 8988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 226DEG 27KT 3328 9001 

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

$$

DB

459 
WWUS54 KJAN 022339
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
639 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

MSC051-022349-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Holmes MS-
639 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HOLMES 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 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3329 8988 3326 8992 3331 9009 3339 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 219DEG 27KT 3332 8999 

$$

MSC015-030000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210503T0000Z/
Carroll MS-
639 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTY...
        
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Black Hawk,
moving northeast at 30 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.

Locations impacted include...
Black Hawk.

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 3329 8988 3326 8992 3331 9009 3339 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 219DEG 27KT 3332 8999 

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

$$

CME

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 2, 10:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Forrest	47 min
May 2, 4:51 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Warren	39 min
May 2, 5:30 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo	60 min
May 2, 6:03 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson	57 min
May 2, 6:12 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Yazoo	42 min
May 2, 6:39 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Carroll, Montgomery	66 min
May 2, 6:45 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Attala, Holmes	60 min
May 2, 6:50 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Holmes	55 min
May 2, 6:52 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah, Hinds, Rankin	53 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.