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2019 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 108

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Storm Based Warning History

768 
WFUS54 KJAN 162312
TORJAN
MSC031-065-127-129-170015-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0108.191216T2312Z-191217T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
512 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  Southern Smith County in central Mississippi...
  Northern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
  North central Jefferson Davis County in south central
  Mississippi...

* Until 615 PM CST.
    
* At 511 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Clem, or 7 miles south of Magee, moving northeast
  at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
           producing tornadoes.

  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...
  Magee and Mount Olive around 520 PM CST.
  Taylorsville and Center Ridge around 540 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

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 3176 8992 3207 8952 3180 8934 3180 8940
      3177 8940 3167 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 239DEG 35KT 3176 8974 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
200 
WWUS54 KJAN 162325
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC065-162334-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON DAVIS 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 CST for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CST
for south central, central and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3177 8976 3181 8980 3207 8952 3180 8934
      3180 8940 3177 8940 3170 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 233DEG 34KT 3183 8962 

$$

MSC031-127-129-170015-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-Covington MS-
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON...SOUTHERN SMITH AND NORTHERN COVINGTON
COUNTIES...
        
At 524 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Olive, or 7
miles east of Magee, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornado will be near...
  Taylorsville and Center Ridge around 540 PM CST.
  Raleigh around 545 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

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 3177 8976 3181 8980 3207 8952 3180 8934
      3180 8940 3177 8940 3170 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 233DEG 34KT 3183 8962 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
889 
WWUS54 KJAN 162334 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC031-127-162344-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Simpson MS-Covington MS-
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHERN
COVINGTON 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 900 PM CST for central and
southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 231DEG 33KT 3189 8954 

$$

MSC129-170015-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Smith MS-
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 534 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Taylorsville, or 11 miles east of Magee,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Raleigh and Center Ridge around 545 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 231DEG 33KT 3189 8954 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
153 
WWUS54 KJAN 162354
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
554 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC129-170002-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Smith MS-
554 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SMITH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for central and
southeastern Mississippi.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Jackson.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for eastern and 
southeastern Smith County until 645 PM CST!

LAT...LON 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 239DEG 35KT 3198 8935 

$$

NF
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768 
WFUS54 KJAN 162312
TORJAN
MSC031-065-127-129-170015-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0108.191216T2312Z-191217T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
512 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  Southern Smith County in central Mississippi...
  Northern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
  North central Jefferson Davis County in south central
  Mississippi...

* Until 615 PM CST.
    
* At 511 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Clem, or 7 miles south of Magee, moving northeast
  at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
           producing tornadoes.

  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...
  Magee and Mount Olive around 520 PM CST.
  Taylorsville and Center Ridge around 540 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

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 3176 8992 3207 8952 3180 8934 3180 8940
      3177 8940 3167 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 239DEG 35KT 3176 8974 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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200 
WWUS54 KJAN 162325
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC065-162334-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON DAVIS 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 CST for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CST
for south central, central and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3177 8976 3181 8980 3207 8952 3180 8934
      3180 8940 3177 8940 3170 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 233DEG 34KT 3183 8962 

$$

MSC031-127-129-170015-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-Covington MS-
525 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON...SOUTHERN SMITH AND NORTHERN COVINGTON
COUNTIES...
        
At 524 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Olive, or 7
miles east of Magee, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornado will be near...
  Taylorsville and Center Ridge around 540 PM CST.
  Raleigh around 545 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

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 3177 8976 3181 8980 3207 8952 3180 8934
      3180 8940 3177 8940 3170 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 233DEG 34KT 3183 8962 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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889 
WWUS54 KJAN 162334 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC031-127-162344-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Simpson MS-Covington MS-
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHERN
COVINGTON 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 900 PM CST for central and
southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 231DEG 33KT 3189 8954 

$$

MSC129-170015-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Smith MS-
534 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 534 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Taylorsville, or 11 miles east of Magee,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Raleigh and Center Ridge around 545 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 231DEG 33KT 3189 8954 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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153 
WWUS54 KJAN 162354
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
554 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC129-170002-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0108.000000T0000Z-191217T0015Z/
Smith MS-
554 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SMITH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for central and
southeastern Mississippi.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Jackson.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for eastern and 
southeastern Smith County until 645 PM CST!

LAT...LON 3195 8965 3207 8952 3180 8934 3178 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 239DEG 35KT 3198 8935 

$$

NF

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