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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 4, 2021, 8:19 AM CDT for Copiah County, Rankin County, Simpson County, Mississippi. It was in force for 56 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
- May 4, 2021, 8:19 AM CDT (13:19 UTC)
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 9:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 56 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Copiah County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Simpson County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 8:32 AM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | 4 Ene Clear Branch, MS | DIME SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR HWY 469 AND E MOUNTAIN CREEK ROAD. |
| May 4, 9:01 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 S Star, MS | THE TORNADO DEVELOPED IN SOUTH RANKIN COUNTY, A FEW MILES SOUTHEAST OF STAR. AS THE STORM MOVED EAST NORTHEAST, IT PASSED OVER HIGHWAY 49 AND THROUGH THE PINEY WOODS CAMPUS SNAPPING AND DOWNING TREES. SHINGLES WERE BLOWN OFF A HOME ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE CAMP |
| May 4, 9:01 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 S Star, MS | THIS SUPERCELL TORNADO DEVELOPED IN SOUTHERN RANKIN COUNTY ALONG THE RANKIN AND SIMPSON COUNTY LINE. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG MYERS ROAD AS A LOW END EF1 WITH WINDS AROUND 90MPH. TREE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED WITH UPROOTING AND SNAPPING OCCURRING IN THIS REGI |
| May 4, 9:05 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Star, MS | TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MYERS ROAD AND NORTH STAR-BRAXTON ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| May 4, 9:08 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Star, MS | LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND SEVERAL BRANCHES WERE SNAPPED NEAR A HOME ON MYERS ROAD. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| May 4, 9:12 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Se Star, MS | TORNADO REPORTED BY PERSON DRIVING DOWN HWY 49 NEAR THE RANKIN/SIMPSON COUNTY LINE. |
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 12:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 34 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
- 2428 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 646 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 235 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.8
- Supercell composite
- 13.2
The text
As transmitted.
364
WFUS54 KJAN 041319
TORJAN
MSC029-121-127-041415-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0048.210504T1319Z-210504T1415Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
819 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Rankin County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Copiah County in central Mississippi...
* Until 915 AM CDT.
* At 819 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Crystal Springs, moving east at 20 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...
Hopewell around 830 AM CDT.
Whites around 845 AM CDT.
Harrisville around 855 AM CDT.
Star around 910 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 3203 9037 3205 9032 3205 9023 3207 9024
3207 9023 3209 9023 3217 9003 3196 8998
3194 9035
TIME...MOT...LOC 1319Z 253DEG 17KT 3198 9030
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
DL2 follow-up statements
921
WWUS54 KJAN 041337
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
837 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC029-041342-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T1415Z/
Copiah MS-
837 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COPIAH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3199 9021 3199 9022 3201 9023 3202 9022
3202 9023 3203 9025 3204 9023 3206 9024
3207 9023 3209 9023 3217 9003 3198 8999
3198 9021
TIME...MOT...LOC 1332Z 253DEG 15KT 3199 9024
$$
MSC121-127-041415-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T1415Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
837 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN RANKIN AND NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON COUNTIES...
At 832 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hopewell, or east of Crystal Springs, moving east
at 20 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...
Whites around 850 AM CDT.
Star around 915 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 3199 9021 3199 9022 3201 9023 3202 9022
3202 9023 3203 9025 3204 9023 3206 9024
3207 9023 3209 9023 3217 9003 3198 8999
3198 9021
TIME...MOT...LOC 1332Z 253DEG 15KT 3199 9024
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
DL738
WWUS54 KJAN 041353
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
853 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC121-127-041415-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T1415Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
853 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RANKIN AND NORTH CENTRAL SIMPSON COUNTIES...
At 852 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Harrisville, or near Star, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Star around 910 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3210 9017 3215 9003 3200 8999 3201 9015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1352Z 249DEG 18KT 3203 9013
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
DLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 3:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | JAN | Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Hinds and 13 more | 18 hr |
| May 4, 7:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 32 min |
| May 4, 7:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson | 62 min |
| May 4, 9:06 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson | 54 min |
| May 4, 9:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 46 min |
| May 4, 9:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Grenada | 27 min |
| May 4, 9:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 26 min |
| May 4, 9:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 35 min |
| May 4, 10:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Oktibbeha | 43 min |
| May 4, 10:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lowndes | 34 min |
| May 4, 10:15 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clay, Webster | 2 hr |
| May 4, 10:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 31 min |
| May 4, 11:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lowndes | 20 min |
| May 4, 12:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 44 min |
| May 4, 12:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 38 min |
| May 4, 12:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Washington | 72 min |
| May 4, 12:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Washington | 75 min |
| May 4, 12:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison | 50 min |
| May 4, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah | 48 min |
| May 4, 12:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 47 min |
| May 4, 12:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 44 min |
| May 4, 12:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah | 43 min |
| May 4, 12:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena | 76 min |
| May 4, 1:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake | 50 min |
| May 4, 1:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Grenada | 29 min |
| May 4, 1:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leflore, Sunflower | 59 min |
| May 4, 1:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 41 min |
| May 4, 1:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington, Yazoo | 71 min |
| May 4, 1:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 47 min |
| May 4, 1:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson | 44 min |
| May 4, 1:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Carroll, Montgomery | 23 min |
| May 4, 1:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo | 53 min |
| May 4, 1:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery | 75 min |
| May 4, 1:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 23 min |
| May 4, 1:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Hinds, Jefferson and 1 more | 78 min |
| May 4, 2:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba | 45 min |
| May 4, 2:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott and 1 more | 66 min |
| May 4, 2:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and 1 more | 93 min |
| May 4, 2:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery | 63 min |
| May 4, 2:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 27 min |
| May 4, 2:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Madison, Yazoo | 20 min |
| May 4, 2:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 46 min |
| May 4, 2:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Webster | 61 min |
| May 4, 2:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Webster | 60 min |
| May 4, 2:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Winston | 42 min |
| May 4, 2:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 25 min |
| May 4, 2:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 80 min |
| May 4, 2:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Newton, Scott, Smith | 46 min |
| May 4, 2:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 18 min |
| May 4, 3:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 28 min |
| May 4, 3:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Winston | 57 min |
| May 4, 3:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba | 52 min |
| May 4, 3:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Smith | 51 min |
| May 4, 3:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 81 min |
| May 4, 3:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Noxubee | 42 min |
| May 4, 3:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott | 40 min |
| May 4, 3:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 29 min |
| May 4, 3:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 54 min |
| May 4, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and 1 more | 82 min |
| May 4, 3:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee | 29 min |
| May 4, 3:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 55 min |
| May 4, 3:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Washington | 6 hr |
| May 4, 3:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper | 32 min |
| May 4, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Jones, Lamar, Marion | 94 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.