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2020 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12

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Storm Based Warning History

667 
WFUS54 KJAN 052102
TORJAN
MSC127-129-052200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0012.200205T2102Z-200205T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
302 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  Northern Smith County in central Mississippi...

* Until 400 PM CST.
        
* At 302 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Martinville, or
  8 miles north of Magee, moving northeast at 35 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 tornadic storm will be near...
  White Oak around 310 PM CST.
  Raleigh around 320 PM CST.
  Burns around 325 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3196 8973 3200 8976 3205 8973 3209 8973
      3222 8958 3222 8944 3216 8940 3204 8938
      3199 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 238DEG 30KT 3199 8971 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
246 
WWUS54 KJAN 052107
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
307 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-129-052200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-
307 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHERN SMITH COUNTIES...
    
At 307 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near White Oak, or 10
miles northeast of Magee, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Raleigh around 320 PM CST.
  Burns around 325 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3197 8969 3203 8974 3205 8973 3209 8973
      3222 8958 3222 8944 3216 8940 3204 8938
      3199 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 238DEG 30KT 3202 8966 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
181 
WWUS54 KJAN 052113
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-052123-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...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 CST for central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 237DEG 34KT 3205 8960 

$$

MSC129-052200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
    
At 313 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Raleigh, or 14 miles northeast of Magee, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Burns around 320 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 237DEG 34KT 3205 8960 

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

$$

NF
991 
WWUS54 KJAN 052123 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-052123-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 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 CST for central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 230DEG 31KT 3205 8960 

$$

MSC129-052200-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 322 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Burns, or 17 miles south of Forest, moving northeast at
35 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...
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 230DEG 31KT 3205 8960 

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

$$

NF
721 
WWUS54 KJAN 052138
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
338 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC129-052147-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
338 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN SMITH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

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

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northeast Smith County until 415 PM CST.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 230DEG 31KT 3218 8941 

$$

NF
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667 
WFUS54 KJAN 052102
TORJAN
MSC127-129-052200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0012.200205T2102Z-200205T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
302 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  Northern Smith County in central Mississippi...

* Until 400 PM CST.
        
* At 302 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Martinville, or
  8 miles north of Magee, moving northeast at 35 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 tornadic storm will be near...
  White Oak around 310 PM CST.
  Raleigh around 320 PM CST.
  Burns around 325 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3196 8973 3200 8976 3205 8973 3209 8973
      3222 8958 3222 8944 3216 8940 3204 8938
      3199 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 238DEG 30KT 3199 8971 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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246 
WWUS54 KJAN 052107
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
307 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-129-052200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-
307 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHERN SMITH COUNTIES...
    
At 307 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near White Oak, or 10
miles northeast of Magee, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Raleigh around 320 PM CST.
  Burns around 325 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3197 8969 3203 8974 3205 8973 3209 8973
      3222 8958 3222 8944 3216 8940 3204 8938
      3199 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 238DEG 30KT 3202 8966 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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181 
WWUS54 KJAN 052113
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-052123-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...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 CST for central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 237DEG 34KT 3205 8960 

$$

MSC129-052200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
313 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
    
At 313 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Raleigh, or 14 miles northeast of Magee, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Burns around 320 PM CST.
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 237DEG 34KT 3205 8960 

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

$$

NF
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991 
WWUS54 KJAN 052123 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC127-052123-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Simpson MS-
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 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 CST for central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 230DEG 31KT 3205 8960 

$$

MSC129-052200-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
323 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 322 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Burns, or 17 miles south of Forest, moving northeast at
35 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...
  Pineville around 335 PM CST.

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 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 230DEG 31KT 3205 8960 

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

$$

NF
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721 
WWUS54 KJAN 052138
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
338 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC129-052147-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Smith MS-
338 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN SMITH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

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

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northeast Smith County until 415 PM CST.

LAT...LON 3202 8963 3205 8966 3211 8968 3222 8958
      3222 8944 3216 8940 3206 8938 3202 8956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 230DEG 31KT 3218 8941 

$$

NF

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