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2025 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 53
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
951
WFUS54 KJAN 151830 RRA
TORJAN
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0053.250315T1830Z-250315T1930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 230 PM CDT.
* At 130 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Carson, or 7 miles east of Prentiss, 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...
Collins and Lone Star around 135 PM CDT.
Mount Olive around 140 PM CDT.
Taylorsville around 155 PM CDT.
Mize around 200 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 220 PM CDT.
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 3156 8964 3157 8968 3161 8974 3161 8975
3162 8976 3167 8976 3209 8933 3176 8932
3155 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 226DEG 38KT 3156 8975
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
453
WWUS54 KJAN 151849
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
149 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Smith MS-Covington MS-Jones MS-
149 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES
COUNTIES...
At 149 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Collins, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Mize and Taylorsville around 155 PM CDT.
Center Ridge around 210 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 215 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3209 8933 3176 8932 3157 8958 3172 8971
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 226DEG 38KT 3170 8958
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
887
WWUS54 KJAN 151902
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Smith MS-Covington MS-Jones MS-
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES
COUNTIES...
At 202 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Taylorsville, or 12 miles northeast of Collins, 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...
Taylorsville around 205 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 215 PM CDT.
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 3209 8933 3176 8932 3170 8941 3176 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 226DEG 38KT 3180 8946
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
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951
WFUS54 KJAN 151830 RRA
TORJAN
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0053.250315T1830Z-250315T1930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 230 PM CDT.
* At 130 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Carson, or 7 miles east of Prentiss, moving northeast at 45
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Collins and Lone Star around 135 PM CDT.
Mount Olive around 140 PM CDT.
Taylorsville around 155 PM CDT.
Mize around 200 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 220 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8964 3157 8968 3161 8974 3161 8975
3162 8976 3167 8976 3209 8933 3176 8932
3155 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 226DEG 38KT 3156 8975
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
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453
WWUS54 KJAN 151849
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
149 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Smith MS-Covington MS-Jones MS-
149 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES
COUNTIES...
At 149 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Collins, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Mize and Taylorsville around 155 PM CDT.
Center Ridge around 210 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 215 PM CDT.
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 3209 8933 3176 8932 3157 8958 3172 8971
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 226DEG 38KT 3170 8958
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
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887
WWUS54 KJAN 151902
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MSC031-067-129-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Smith MS-Covington MS-Jones MS-
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES
COUNTIES...
At 202 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Taylorsville, or 12 miles northeast of Collins, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Taylorsville around 205 PM CDT.
Sylvarena around 215 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3209 8933 3176 8932 3170 8941 3176 8962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 226DEG 38KT 3180 8946
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DB
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