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Tornado Warning 51, NWS Jackson, MS

May 4, 20214 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 4, 2021, 2:22 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 20 min. 7 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, 2:22 PM CDT (19:22 UTC)
Expired
May 4, 2021, 2:42 PM CDT
In force
20 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Attala County, MS, Holmes County, MS, Madison County, MS, Yazoo County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 4, 2:22 PM CDTTORNADO1 N Little Yazoo, MSTHE TORNADO BEGAN OFF HWY 49 ALONG FLETCHERS CHAPEL ROAD NEAR THE DOVER COMMUNITY. THE STORM TRACKED EAST ACROSS OLD DOVER AND PARADISE ROADS SNAPPING LARGE LIMBS AND UPROOTING TREES. THE STORM WAS MOST INTENSE ALONG MYRLEVILLE ROAD, WHERE WINDS ESTIMATED AT 8
May 4, 2:23 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Dover, MSMULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON OLD DOVER AND PARADISE ROADS, POSSIBLE TORNADO.
May 4, 2:25 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Myrleville, MSMYRLEVILLE RD AREA HAD NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND LINES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
May 4, 2:27 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGBenton, MSNUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND SOME POWER LINES.
May 4, 2:32 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGCoxburg, MSTREE AND POWER LINE DOWN.
May 4, 2:38 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 W Vaughan, MSTREES DOWN.
May 4, 2:45 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Goodman, MSTREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 14.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 4, 9:18 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 67 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2021-05-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2428 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2021-05-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 170 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

377 
WFUS54 KJAN 041922
TORJAN
MSC007-051-089-163-042015-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0051.210504T1922Z-210504T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
222 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Holmes County in central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Attala County in central Mississippi...
  Northeastern Yazoo County in central Mississippi...
  Northeastern Madison County in central Mississippi...

* Until 315 PM CDT.
    
* At 222 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Myrleville, or 8 miles southeast of Yazoo City,
  moving east 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...
  Vaughan and Way around 240 PM CDT.
  Pickens around 250 PM CDT.
  Camden and Cameron around 255 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Eden
and Sallis.

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 3308 8971 3293 8971 3293 8973 3269 8973
      3265 9040 3298 9037
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 262DEG 45KT 3276 9033 

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

$$

CME
2 follow-up statements
289 
WWUS54 KJAN 041934
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
234 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

MSC007-051-089-163-042015-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T2015Z/
Holmes MS-Attala MS-Yazoo MS-Madison MS-
234 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HOLMES...SOUTHWESTERN ATTALA...NORTHEASTERN YAZOO AND
NORTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTIES...
    
At 234 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vaughan, or 13 miles northwest of Canton, moving
east at 55 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...
  Vaughan and Way around 240 PM CDT.
  Pickens around 250 PM CDT.
  Camden and Cameron around 255 PM CDT.
  Newport around 300 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sallis.

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 3308 8971 3293 8971 3293 8973 3269 8973
      3266 9025 3301 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1934Z 261DEG 47KT 3278 9015 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

CME
593 
WWUS54 KJAN 041942
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
242 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

MSC007-051-089-163-041951-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T2015Z/
Holmes MS-Attala MS-Yazoo MS-Madison MS-
242 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOLMES...SOUTHWESTERN
ATTALA...NORTHEASTERN YAZOO AND NORTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However,destructive winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for central
Mississippi.


LAT...LON 3308 8971 3293 8971 3293 8973 3269 8973
      3266 9025 3301 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 262DEG 45KT 3279 9004 

$$

CME

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 4, 3:50 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchJANClarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Hinds and 13 more18 hr
May 4, 7:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay32 min
May 4, 7:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson62 min
May 4, 8:19 AM CDTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Rankin, Simpson56 min
May 4, 9:06 AM CDTTornado WarningJANRankin, Simpson54 min
May 4, 9:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay46 min
May 4, 9:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANGrenada27 min
May 4, 9:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott26 min
May 4, 9:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw35 min
May 4, 10:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Oktibbeha43 min
May 4, 10:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes34 min
May 4, 10:15 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANClay, Webster2 hr
May 4, 10:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay31 min
May 4, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes20 min
May 4, 12:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison44 min
May 4, 12:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison, Rankin38 min
May 4, 12:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Washington72 min
May 4, 12:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Washington75 min
May 4, 12:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Madison50 min
May 4, 12:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah48 min
May 4, 12:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison47 min
May 4, 12:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison, Yazoo44 min
May 4, 12:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah43 min
May 4, 12:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena76 min
May 4, 1:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake50 min
May 4, 1:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANGrenada29 min
May 4, 1:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeflore, Sunflower59 min
May 4, 1:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANRankin, Scott, Smith41 min
May 4, 1:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington, Yazoo71 min
May 4, 1:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala47 min
May 4, 1:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANRankin, Simpson44 min
May 4, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCarroll, Montgomery23 min
May 4, 1:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo53 min
May 4, 1:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Montgomery75 min
May 4, 1:52 PM CDTTornado WarningJANRankin, Scott, Smith23 min
May 4, 1:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Hinds, Jefferson and 1 more78 min
May 4, 2:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Neshoba45 min
May 4, 2:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott and 1 more66 min
May 4, 2:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and 1 more93 min
May 4, 2:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery63 min
May 4, 2:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay27 min
May 4, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWinston46 min
May 4, 2:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWebster61 min
May 4, 2:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWebster60 min
May 4, 2:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWinston42 min
May 4, 2:35 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANHinds, Madison, Rankin25 min
May 4, 2:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson80 min
May 4, 2:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNewton, Scott, Smith46 min
May 4, 2:53 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANRankin, Scott, Smith18 min
May 4, 3:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee28 min
May 4, 3:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Oktibbeha, Winston57 min
May 4, 3:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Neshoba52 min
May 4, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Smith51 min
May 4, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Simpson, Smith81 min
May 4, 3:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Noxubee42 min
May 4, 3:20 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANLeake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott40 min
May 4, 3:32 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke, Jasper29 min
May 4, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLauderdale54 min
May 4, 3:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and 1 more82 min
May 4, 3:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLowndes, Noxubee29 min
May 4, 3:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke55 min
May 4, 3:51 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJANWashington6 hr
May 4, 3:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper32 min
May 4, 4:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Jones, Lamar, Marion94 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.