Tornado Warning 50, NWS Jackson, MS

284 
WWUS54 KJAN 151800
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
100 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC127-151810-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-250315T1845Z/
Simpson MS-
100 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON 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 600 PM CDT for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3204 8966 3205 8972 3207 8992 3243 8958
      3229 8938
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 224DEG 42KT 3208 8972 

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MSC121-123-129-151845-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-250315T1845Z/
Rankin MS-Smith MS-Scott MS-
100 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SMITH AND SOUTHERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...

At 100 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over White Oak, or 12 miles west of Raleigh, moving
northeast 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...
  Polkville around 105 PM CDT.
  Pulaski and Homewood around 110 PM CDT.
  Forest around 120 PM 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 3204 8966 3205 8972 3207 8992 3243 8958
      3229 8938
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 224DEG 42KT 3208 8972 

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

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DB

103 
WWUS54 KJAN 151817
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
117 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC121-123-129-151826-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-250315T1845Z/
Rankin MS-Smith MS-Scott MS-
117 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SMITH
AND SOUTHERN SCOTT COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3204 8966 3205 8972 3207 8992 3243 8958
      3229 8938
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 224DEG 42KT 3222 8956 

$$

CE

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
949 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 934 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Local radars were lit up with severe convection over our western
and delta regional zones. A severe weather outbreak is still
expected today. The 12Z Sat JAN sounding a decent cap at 850mb
that has helped suppress convection over central and east
Mississippi so far but, that cap is expected to erode. Recent
light shower development along and south of Interstate 20 was
already showing signs that the cap was eroding. In addition strong
gusty winds were being observed. These wind gusts will become
stronger this afternoon prompting the issuance of a Wind Advisory
for gusts of 45-50mph even away from storms. Otherwise, the
current Tornado Watch for the western half of the area expires at
1PM. A second Tornado Watch covering the eastern half of MS will
likely be issued prior to 1PM. Tornadoes, some strong to violent
and long-tracked remain the main threat with the storms this
afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will also be
possible. /22/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 230 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Saturday through next Friday...

Saturday: A severe weather outbreak is expected today through
this evening as all modes of severe weather will be possible
including strong to violent, long-track tornadoes. Damaging winds
60-70 mph and large hail will be likely as well. As a strong,
upper lvl trough pushes towards the area, the low-lvl jet will
strengthen during the afternoon over the region. As a result,
strong deep- layer shear/SRH and favorable instability in place
will lead to multiple rounds of convection with supercell
potential throughout mid morning until the evening.

A high risk for severe weather continues to be advertised in the
greater threat area for violent tornadoes over central into east MS
where supercells will have great access to the most unstable air and
backed low level flow. Scattered to numerous supercells are likely
to develop in the warm sector, and given the fast cell motions and
classic nature of the storms, would expect the potential for long
tornado tracks, so this continues to be messaged. Outside of severe
storms, gusty winds are expected throughout the day. Heavy rainfall
is less of concern but flash flooding will be possible within areas
that experience training storms.

Sunday through next Friday: Ridging pattern along with upper-lvl
zonal flow will filter into the region into next week. Temps will
start off cooler but will be near seasonal averages. Next chance
for rainfall will come on Wednesday as a shortwave trough swings
through the area. Mostly showers and a brief cooldown are expected
with this disturbance. /SW/EC/

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 645 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Poor flying conditions are expected this morning and aftn. MVFR
cigs and gusty winds 25-30kts wl prevail through the aftn away
from +TSRA that will become numerous across the area today. At
1130Z a band of +TSRA was noted on local radars across the nw.
This band will continue shifting east today while additional +TSRA
develop ahead of the band. Conditions are expected to improve
this evening with VFR conditions areawide by 06Z. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       78  51  65  40 /  90  40   0   0
Meridian      77  51  68  39 /  90  60   0   0
Vicksburg     76  50  64  40 /  90  30   0   0
Hattiesburg   78  53  73  41 /  80  30   0   0
Natchez       77  50  65  40 /  90  20   0   0
Greenville    72  48  59  40 /  90  30   0   0
Greenwood     75  50  61  38 / 100  50  10   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for MSZ030>033-037>039-
     043>046-048>052-054>058-062>066-072>074.

LA...None.
AR...None.
&&

/SW/22

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1128 AM     Flash Flood      2 NNE Pioneer           32.76N 91.42W
03/15/2025                   West Carroll       LA   Law Enforcement

            Report of flooding on HWY-17 between Forest
            and Pioneer.

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KP

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1130 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1009 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WSW Ruleville         33.72N 90.57W
03/15/2025                   Sunflower          MS   Law Enforcement

            Law enforcement reported a tree down on a
            powerline near 101 Dorrough Rd in Ruleville.

&&

CR

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1136 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1056 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSE Lake Providence   32.79N 91.18W
03/15/2025                   East Carroll       LA   Law Enforcement

            Report of multiple trees downed along
            HWY-65S as well as damage to residences and
            businesses in downtown Lake Providence.

&&

KP

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1143 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1040 AM     Tornado          1 SSE Nitta Yuma        33.02N 90.84W
03/15/2025                   Sharkey            MS   Trained Spotter

            Utility pole snapped and trees snapped along
            US 61 just south of Nitta Yuma.

&&

DL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1150 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     North Crossett          33.17N 91.94W
03/15/2025                   Ashley             AR   Law Enforcement

            Report of multiple trees downed along
            HWY-52, HWY-133, and Camp Rd.

&&

KP

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1229 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0940 AM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Cleveland         33.75N 90.75W
03/15/2025                   Bolivar            MS   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency management reported multiple roads
            flooded, west of Cleveland MS.

&&

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