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Tornado Warning 47, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 2, 2021, 8:18 PM CDT for Choctaw County, Montgomery County, Webster County, Mississippi. It was in force for 40 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
- May 2, 2021, 8:18 PM CDT (01:18 UTC)
- Expired
- May 2, 2021, 8:58 PM CDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Choctaw County, MS, Montgomery County, MS, Webster County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 8:18 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 N Huntsville, MS | 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 4:46 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 155 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
- 36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -39 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 777 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
522
WFUS54 KJAN 030118
TORJAN
MSC019-097-155-030215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0047.210503T0118Z-210503T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
818 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Webster County in north central Mississippi...
Southeastern Montgomery County in north central Mississippi...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kilmichael, or 16 miles east of Winona, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Eupora around 840 PM CDT.
Mathiston and Bellefontaine around 850 PM CDT.
Clarkson and Cumberland around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mantee
and Walthall.
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 3364 8903 3363 8903 3364 8902 3356 8902
3356 8909 3352 8909 3333 8945 3342 8956
3372 8930 3372 8919 3374 8919 3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 225DEG 31KT 3341 8946
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DB4 follow-up statements
020
WWUS54 KJAN 030126
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
826 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC019-097-155-030215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Choctaw MS-Webster MS-Montgomery MS-
826 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
CHOCTAW...WEBSTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES...
At 826 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles southwest of
Eupora, or 18 miles east of Winona, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Eupora around 840 PM CDT.
Mathiston and Bellefontaine around 850 PM CDT.
Clarkson and Cumberland around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mantee
and Walthall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3363 8903 3364 8902 3356 8902
3356 8909 3352 8909 3333 8945 3342 8956
3372 8930 3372 8919 3374 8919 3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 225DEG 31KT 3346 8940
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DB805
WWUS54 KJAN 030132 RRA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
832 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC097-030142-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Montgomery MS-
832 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY 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,
north central and northeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3363 8903 3364 8902 3356 8902
3356 8909 3352 8909 3345 8935 3351 8943
3372 8930 3372 8919 3374 8919 3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 225DEG 31KT 3350 8935
$$
MSC019-155-030215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Choctaw MS-Webster MS-
832 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHOCTAW AND WEBSTER COUNTIES...
At 832 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eupora, or 21
miles east of Winona, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Eupora around 840 PM CDT.
Mathiston and Bellefontaine around 850 PM CDT.
Clarkson around 855 PM CDT.
Cumberland around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mantee
and Walthall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3363 8903 3364 8902 3356 8902
3356 8909 3352 8909 3345 8935 3351 8943
3372 8930 3372 8919 3374 8919 3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 225DEG 31KT 3350 8935
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DB508
WWUS54 KJAN 030143
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
843 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC019-030152-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Choctaw MS-
843 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHOCTAW 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 north central
and northeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3356 8909 3351 8931 3358 8937
3367 8928 3372 8922 3372 8919 3374 8919
3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 225DEG 31KT 3357 8927
$$
MSC155-030215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Webster MS-
843 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
WEBSTER COUNTY...
At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Eupora, or 21 miles southwest of Montpelier, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Clarkson around 855 PM CDT.
Cumberland around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mantee
and Walthall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3356 8909 3351 8931 3358 8937
3367 8928 3372 8922 3372 8919 3374 8919
3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 225DEG 31KT 3357 8927
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DB419
WWUS54 KJAN 030158
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
858 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
MSC155-030207-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210503T0215Z/
Webster MS-
858 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN WEBSTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3364 8903 3356 8909 3351 8931 3358 8937
3367 8928 3372 8922 3372 8919 3374 8919
3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 225DEG 31KT 3366 8916
$$
DBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 7:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Grenada, Montgomery | 38 min |
| May 2, 7:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery | 53 min |
| May 2, 7:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 49 min |
| May 2, 7:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison | 61 min |
| May 3, 1:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lowndes | 44 min |
| May 3, 1:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 28 min |
| May 3, 2:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 45 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.