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Tornado Warning 53, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 4, 2021, 2:53 PM CDT for Rankin County, Scott County, Smith County, Mississippi. It was in force for 18 min. 10 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, 2:53 PM CDT (19:53 UTC)
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 3:11 PM CDT
- In force
- 18 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Rankin County, MS, Scott County, MS, Smith County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:52 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 4, 2:59 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Brandon, MS | TREE DOWN ACROSS LOUIS WILSON SOUTH OF TOWNE STREET, SEVERAL TREES AND LARGE LIMBS ALONG LOUIS WILSON FROM DEBORAH DRIVE TO HWY 18. |
| May 4, 3:00 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Brandon, MS | MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON THE E SIDE OF BRANDON AT THE LEGACY SUBDIVISION. |
| May 4, 3:00 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Brandon, MS | A LARGE OAK OR SIMILAR TREE ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BRANDON WAS SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE OF THE TRUNK. OTHER LARGE LIMBS AND A FEW SMALL TREES WERE DOWNED IN THE NEARBY AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| May 4, 3:00 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | Brandon, MS | DIME SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR HWY 80 AND HWY 18. SAW LIGHTS FLASHING NW TOWAD LUCKNEY ROAD AREA. |
| May 4, 3:05 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Fannin, MS | TREE DOWN ACROSS HAYNES CHAPEL RD. |
| May 4, 3:07 PM CDT | HAIL 0.5 | 3 Ese Jan Airport, MS | HALF-INCH (0.50 IN.) REPORT FROM MPING:. |
| May 4, 3:11 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Cross Roads, MS | TREE DOWN ACROSS BRADSHAW RD. |
| May 4, 3:11 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Cross Roads, MS | TREE ACROSS HWY 43 NEAR WADSWORTH RD. |
| May 4, 3:11 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Morton, MS | SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN IN MORTON. |
| May 4, 3:16 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Polkville, MS | TREES DOWNED AT MS HIGHWAY 13 AND CR 143. |
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 4, 9:18 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 20 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.
209
WFUS54 KJAN 041953
TORJAN
MSC121-123-129-042030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0053.210504T1953Z-210504T2030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
253 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Rankin County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Scott County in central Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 253 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Flowood, moving
east at 60 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...
Pelahatchie around 310 PM CDT.
Morton around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Polkville.
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 3225 9008 3244 8996 3238 8959 3212 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 286DEG 52KT 3235 9005
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW2 follow-up statements
265
WWUS54 KJAN 042003
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
303 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC121-123-129-042030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T2030Z/
Rankin MS-Smith MS-Scott MS-
303 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SMITH AND SOUTHWESTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...
At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pelahatchie, or 7 miles east of Brandon, moving east
at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Morton around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Polkville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3222 8997 3243 8988 3238 8959 3212 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 287DEG 53KT 3231 8988
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW752
WWUS54 KJAN 042011
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
311 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC121-123-129-042021-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210504T2030Z/
Rankin MS-Smith MS-Scott MS-
311 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SMITH
AND SOUTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging 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 3222 8997 3243 8988 3238 8959 3212 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 286DEG 52KT 3228 8974
$$
TWThe 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, 8:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Copiah, Rankin, Simpson | 56 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, 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.