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2025 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 47
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
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Storm Based Warning History
773
WFUS54 KJAN 151702
TORJAN
MSC029-077-085-127-151800-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0047.250315T1702Z-250315T1800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
Northwestern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi...
Eastern Copiah County in central Mississippi...
* Until 100 PM CDT.
* At 1202 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Sontag, or 10 miles northeast of
Brookhaven, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Sontag, Rockport, Oma, and Wanilla around 1205 PM CDT.
Union and Georgetown around 1215 PM CDT.
Pinola and Shivers around 1220 PM CDT.
Harrisville around 1225 PM CDT.
Braxton, D'Lo, and Mendenhall around 1230 PM CDT.
Martinville around 1245 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 3165 9042 3205 9022 3205 8966 3201 8965
3196 8965 3176 8995 3176 8997 3175 8997
3154 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 1702Z 222DEG 44KT 3166 9028
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
DB
078
WWUS54 KJAN 151730
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC029-077-085-151739-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Lincoln MS-Lawrence MS-Copiah MS-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN
LAWRENCE AND EASTERN COPIAH COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central and
south central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3177 9013 3177 9011 3179 9011 3179 9014
3180 9015 3183 9013 3184 9016 3186 9013
3188 9014 3191 9017 3193 9017 3194 9019
3195 9019 3205 9022 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3176 8995 3175 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 223DEG 41KT 3188 9003
$$
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR SIMPSON
COUNTY...
At 1229 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Union, or 10 miles southwest of Mendenhall, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Braxton, Pinola, D'Lo, Mendenhall, and Harrisville around 1235 PM
CDT.
Martinville around 1245 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 3177 9013 3177 9011 3179 9011 3179 9014
3180 9015 3183 9013 3184 9016 3186 9013
3188 9014 3191 9017 3193 9017 3194 9019
3195 9019 3205 9022 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3176 8995 3175 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 223DEG 41KT 3188 9003
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
417
WWUS54 KJAN 151736
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1236 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1236 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR SIMPSON
COUNTY...
At 1236 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near D'Lo, or near Mendenhall, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Braxton, D'Lo, and Mendenhall around 1240 PM CDT.
Martinville around 1245 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3184 9015 3186 9013 3188 9014 3205 9005
3205 8966 3204 8966 3196 8965 3180 8990
3178 9009 3179 9011 3179 9012 3180 9015
3183 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 222DEG 44KT 3195 8996
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
596
WWUS54 KJAN 151744
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1244 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1244 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
SIMPSON COUNTY...
At 1244 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Mendenhall, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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...
Martinville around 1250 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3192 9007 3205 8998 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3180 8990 3186 9005
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 225DEG 39KT 3196 8990
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
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773
WFUS54 KJAN 151702
TORJAN
MSC029-077-085-127-151800-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0047.250315T1702Z-250315T1800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
Northwestern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi...
Eastern Copiah County in central Mississippi...
* Until 100 PM CDT.
* At 1202 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Sontag, or 10 miles northeast of
Brookhaven, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Sontag, Rockport, Oma, and Wanilla around 1205 PM CDT.
Union and Georgetown around 1215 PM CDT.
Pinola and Shivers around 1220 PM CDT.
Harrisville around 1225 PM CDT.
Braxton, D'Lo, and Mendenhall around 1230 PM CDT.
Martinville around 1245 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3165 9042 3205 9022 3205 8966 3201 8965
3196 8965 3176 8995 3176 8997 3175 8997
3154 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 1702Z 222DEG 44KT 3166 9028
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
DB
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078
WWUS54 KJAN 151730
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC029-077-085-151739-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Lincoln MS-Lawrence MS-Copiah MS-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN
LAWRENCE AND EASTERN COPIAH 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 600 PM CDT for central and
south central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3177 9013 3177 9011 3179 9011 3179 9014
3180 9015 3183 9013 3184 9016 3186 9013
3188 9014 3191 9017 3193 9017 3194 9019
3195 9019 3205 9022 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3176 8995 3175 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 223DEG 41KT 3188 9003
$$
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR SIMPSON
COUNTY...
At 1229 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Union, or 10 miles southwest of Mendenhall, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Braxton, Pinola, D'Lo, Mendenhall, and Harrisville around 1235 PM
CDT.
Martinville around 1245 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3177 9013 3177 9011 3179 9011 3179 9014
3180 9015 3183 9013 3184 9016 3186 9013
3188 9014 3191 9017 3193 9017 3194 9019
3195 9019 3205 9022 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3176 8995 3175 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 223DEG 41KT 3188 9003
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
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417
WWUS54 KJAN 151736
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1236 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1236 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR SIMPSON
COUNTY...
At 1236 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near D'Lo, or near Mendenhall, moving northeast at 50
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...
Braxton, D'Lo, and Mendenhall around 1240 PM CDT.
Martinville around 1245 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 3184 9015 3186 9013 3188 9014 3205 9005
3205 8966 3204 8966 3196 8965 3180 8990
3178 9009 3179 9011 3179 9012 3180 9015
3183 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 222DEG 44KT 3195 8996
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
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596
WWUS54 KJAN 151744
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1244 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC127-151800-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Simpson MS-
1244 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
SIMPSON COUNTY...
At 1244 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Mendenhall, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Martinville around 1250 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3192 9007 3205 8998 3205 8966 3204 8966
3196 8965 3180 8990 3186 9005
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 225DEG 39KT 3196 8990
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DB
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