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2025 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

262 
WFUS54 KJAN 060109
TORJAN
MSC121-123-060215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0010.250106T0109Z-250106T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
709 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Rankin County in central Mississippi...
  Western Scott County in central Mississippi...

* Until 815 PM CST.

* At 709 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Brandon, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Pelahatchie and Morton around 715 PM CST.
  Branch and Leesburg around 720 PM CST.
  Forkville around 725 PM CST.
  Forest around 730 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 3228 8942 3217 9003 3227 9009 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 238DEG 49KT 3227 8991 

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

$$

DB
770 
WWUS54 KJAN 060117
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
717 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
717 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 717 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Pelahatchie, or 8
miles east of Brandon, moving northeast at 40 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 tornado will be near...
  Pelahatchie and Morton around 720 PM CST.
  Branch and Leesburg around 725 PM CST.
  Forkville around 730 PM CST.
  Forest around 740 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 3228 8942 3217 9003 3227 9009 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 239DEG 35KT 3230 8986 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
549 
WWUS54 KJAN 060120
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
720 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
720 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 719 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Pelahatchie, or 9
miles west of Morton, moving northeast at 55 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 tornado will be near...
  Branch, Morton, Leesburg, and Forkville around 725 PM CST.
  Forest around 735 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 3228 8942 3221 8988 3233 8995 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 238DEG 49KT 3232 8982 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
957 
WWUS54 KJAN 060123
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
723 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
723 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 723 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pelahatchie, or near Morton, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Branch, Morton, and Forkville around 730 PM CST.
  Forest around 735 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 3235 8947 3226 8980 3236 8988 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 238DEG 49KT 3235 8976 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
030 
WWUS54 KJAN 060135
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-060144-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL RANKIN 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 900 PM CST for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3230 8972 3234 8973 3236 8973 3243 8975
      3255 8960 3241 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 230DEG 36KT 3241 8969 

$$

MSC123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY...

At 734 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Branch, or near Morton, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Forkville around 740 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 3230 8972 3234 8973 3236 8973 3243 8975
      3255 8960 3241 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 230DEG 36KT 3241 8969 

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

$$

DB
742 
WWUS54 KJAN 060140
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
740 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
740 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY...

At 740 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forkville, or 7 miles north of Morton, moving
northeast at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Scott County.

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 3237 8969 3243 8973 3255 8960 3243 8952
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 238DEG 49KT 3245 8961 

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

$$

DB
278 
WWUS54 KJAN 060153
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
753 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC123-060203-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
753 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY 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 900 PM CST for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3237 8969 3243 8973 3255 8960 3243 8952
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 238DEG 49KT 3255 8943 

$$

DB
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262 
WFUS54 KJAN 060109
TORJAN
MSC121-123-060215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0010.250106T0109Z-250106T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
709 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Rankin County in central Mississippi...
  Western Scott County in central Mississippi...

* Until 815 PM CST.

* At 709 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Brandon, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Pelahatchie and Morton around 715 PM CST.
  Branch and Leesburg around 720 PM CST.
  Forkville around 725 PM CST.
  Forest around 730 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 3228 8942 3217 9003 3227 9009 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 238DEG 49KT 3227 8991 

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

$$

DB
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770 
WWUS54 KJAN 060117
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
717 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
717 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 717 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Pelahatchie, or 8
miles east of Brandon, moving northeast at 40 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 tornado will be near...
  Pelahatchie and Morton around 720 PM CST.
  Branch and Leesburg around 725 PM CST.
  Forkville around 730 PM CST.
  Forest around 740 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 3228 8942 3217 9003 3227 9009 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 239DEG 35KT 3230 8986 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
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549 
WWUS54 KJAN 060120
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
720 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
720 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 719 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Pelahatchie, or 9
miles west of Morton, moving northeast at 55 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 tornado will be near...
  Branch, Morton, Leesburg, and Forkville around 725 PM CST.
  Forest around 735 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 3228 8942 3221 8988 3233 8995 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 238DEG 49KT 3232 8982 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
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957 
WWUS54 KJAN 060123
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
723 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-Scott MS-
723 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL RANKIN AND WESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 723 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pelahatchie, or near Morton, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Branch, Morton, and Forkville around 730 PM CST.
  Forest around 735 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 3235 8947 3226 8980 3236 8988 3258 8961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 238DEG 49KT 3235 8976 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
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030 
WWUS54 KJAN 060135
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC121-060144-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Rankin MS-
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL RANKIN 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 900 PM CST for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3230 8972 3234 8973 3236 8973 3243 8975
      3255 8960 3241 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 230DEG 36KT 3241 8969 

$$

MSC123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
735 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY...

At 734 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Branch, or near Morton, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Forkville around 740 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 3230 8972 3234 8973 3236 8973 3243 8975
      3255 8960 3241 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 230DEG 36KT 3241 8969 

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

$$

DB
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742 
WWUS54 KJAN 060140
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
740 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC123-060215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
740 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY...

At 740 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forkville, or 7 miles north of Morton, moving
northeast at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Scott County.

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 3237 8969 3243 8973 3255 8960 3243 8952
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 238DEG 49KT 3245 8961 

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

$$

DB
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278 
WWUS54 KJAN 060153
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
753 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MSC123-060203-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250106T0215Z/
Scott MS-
753 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTY 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 900 PM CST for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3237 8969 3243 8973 3255 8960 3243 8952
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 238DEG 49KT 3255 8943 

$$

DB

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