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2020 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 31

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Storm Based Warning History

840 
WFUS54 KJAN 122014
TORJAN
MSC103-122115-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0031.200412T2014Z-200412T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
314 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Noxubee County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CDT.
    
* At 313 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Vernon, or 9 miles northeast of Nanih Waiya,
  moving east at 60 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...
  Mashulaville around 320 PM CDT.
  Macon around 330 PM CDT.
  Paulette around 335 PM CDT.
  Prairie Point and Cooksville around 340 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 260DEG 51KT 3302 8884 

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

$$

GRG
777 
WWUS54 KJAN 122019
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
319 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
319 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
    
At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mashulaville, or 12 miles north of Preston, moving
east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Macon around 330 PM CDT.
  Paulette around 340 PM CDT.
  Prairie Point around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 259DEG 46KT 3306 8876 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

GRG
531 
WWUS54 KJAN 122028 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
328 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122100-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
328 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
    
At 328 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Macon, or 21 miles west of Pickensville, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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...
  Deerbrook and Prairie Point around 340 PM CDT.
  Bigbee Valley around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 245DEG 51KT 3306 8876 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

GRG
378 
WWUS54 KJAN 122034
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
334 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
334 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
        
At 334 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Brooksville, or 16 miles west of Pickensville, moving
northeast at 45 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...
  Deerbrook around 340 PM CDT.
  Bigbee Valley around 350 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3315 8874 3322 8864
      3329 8862 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 226DEG 38KT 3320 8855 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

GRG
262 
WWUS54 KJAN 122059
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
359 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122108-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
359 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NOXUBEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3293 8835 3293 8881 3315 8874 3322 8864
      3329 8862 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 245DEG 51KT 3335 8817 

$$

GRG
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840 
WFUS54 KJAN 122014
TORJAN
MSC103-122115-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0031.200412T2014Z-200412T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
314 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Noxubee County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CDT.
    
* At 313 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Vernon, or 9 miles northeast of Nanih Waiya,
  moving east at 60 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...
  Mashulaville around 320 PM CDT.
  Macon around 330 PM CDT.
  Paulette around 335 PM CDT.
  Prairie Point and Cooksville around 340 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 260DEG 51KT 3302 8884 

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

$$

GRG
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777 
WWUS54 KJAN 122019
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
319 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
319 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
    
At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mashulaville, or 12 miles north of Preston, moving
east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Macon around 330 PM CDT.
  Paulette around 340 PM CDT.
  Prairie Point around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 259DEG 46KT 3306 8876 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

GRG
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531 
WWUS54 KJAN 122028 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
328 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122100-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
328 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
    
At 328 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Macon, or 21 miles west of Pickensville, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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...
  Deerbrook and Prairie Point around 340 PM CDT.
  Bigbee Valley around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3322 8881 3324 8867
      3329 8867 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 245DEG 51KT 3306 8876 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

GRG
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378 
WWUS54 KJAN 122034
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
334 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
334 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR NOXUBEE
COUNTY...
        
At 334 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Brooksville, or 16 miles west of Pickensville, moving
northeast at 45 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...
  Deerbrook around 340 PM CDT.
  Bigbee Valley around 350 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shuqualak.

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 3293 8835 3293 8881 3315 8874 3322 8864
      3329 8862 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 226DEG 38KT 3320 8855 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

GRG
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262 
WWUS54 KJAN 122059
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
359 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MSC103-122108-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200412T2115Z/
Noxubee MS-
359 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NOXUBEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3293 8835 3293 8881 3315 8874 3322 8864
      3329 8862 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 245DEG 51KT 3335 8817 

$$

GRG

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