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Tornado Warning 54, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at May 4, 2021, 3:20 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 40 min. 3 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, 3:20 PM CDT (20:20 UTC)
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Leake County, MS, Neshoba County, MS, Newton County, MS, Scott County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 3:23 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Sebastopol, MS | REPORT FROM MPING OF WIND DAMAGE SIMILAR TO TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED OR A ROOF BLOWN OFF. TIME CORRECTED TO RADAR. |
| May 4, 3:30 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Lucern, MS | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 492. POWER WAS OUT ACROSS NORTHERN NEWTON COUNTY. POWER WAS OUT IN UNION AND SURROUNDING AREAS. |
| May 4, 3:34 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Union, MS | SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF A SHED DESTROYED IN UNION. |
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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 83 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.
102
WFUS54 KJAN 042020
TORJAN
MSC079-099-101-123-042100-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0054.210504T2020Z-210504T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
320 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Leake County in central Mississippi...
Northern Newton County in east central Mississippi...
Northeastern Scott County in central Mississippi...
Southern Neshoba County in east central Mississippi...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 319 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Madden, or near
Prospect, 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...
Prospect around 325 PM CDT.
Dixon around 330 PM CDT.
Neshoba and Stratton around 335 PM CDT.
House, Little Rock and Bethsaida around 340 PM CDT.
Herbert Springs and Duffee around 345 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tucker, Walnut Grove, Sebastopol and Standing Pine.
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 3249 8947 3269 8946 3275 8892 3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 270DEG 52KT 3260 8937
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME4 follow-up statements
146
WWUS54 KJAN 042030
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
330 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC079-123-042039-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
Leake MS-Scott MS-
330 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEAKE AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for central and
east central Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 1000 PM CDT for east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3249 8928 3266 8932 3270 8932 3275 8892
3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 268DEG 51KT 3261 8920
$$
MSC099-101-042100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
Newton MS-Neshoba MS-
330 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
NEWTON AND SOUTHERN NESHOBA COUNTIES...
At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dixon, or near Prospect, 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...
House, Bethsaida and Little Rock around 340 PM CDT.
Herbert Springs around 345 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tucker.
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 3249 8928 3266 8932 3270 8932 3275 8892
3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 268DEG 51KT 3261 8920
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME262
WWUS54 KJAN 042038
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
338 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC099-101-042100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
Newton MS-Neshoba MS-
338 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
NEWTON AND SOUTHERN NESHOBA COUNTIES...
At 338 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Neshoba, or 11 miles east of Prospect, moving east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
House around 345 PM CDT.
Herbert Springs and Duffee around 350 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tucker.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3249 8928 3266 8932 3270 8932 3275 8892
3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 267DEG 41KT 3259 8908
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME615
WWUS54 KJAN 042039
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
339 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC099-101-042100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
Newton MS-Neshoba MS-
339 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON AND SOUTHEASTERN NESHOBA COUNTIES...
At 339 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Neshoba, or 11 miles east of Prospect, moving east
at 45 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...
House around 345 PM CDT.
Herbert Springs and Duffee around 350 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tucker.
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 3248 8916 3272 8919 3275 8892 3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 267DEG 41KT 3259 8907
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME249
WWUS54 KJAN 042050
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
350 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
MSC099-101-042100-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
Newton MS-Neshoba MS-
350 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NEWTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
NESHOBA COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 400 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with
this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3248 8916 3272 8919 3275 8892 3247 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 270DEG 52KT 3259 8889
$$
CMEThe 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, 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, 3:32 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.