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2025 [KLIX] NEW_ORLEANS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 16

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Storm Based Warning History

507 
WFUS54 KLIX 151823
TORLIX
MSC147-151915-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0016.250315T1823Z-250315T1915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
123 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Walthall County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Tylertown, or 17 miles north of Franklinton,
  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...
  Salem and Tylertown around 130 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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3118 9003 3117 9000
      3115 9000 3105 9022 3107 9025 3112 9026
      3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 225DEG 44KT 3109 9022 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL
214 
WWUS54 KLIX 151830
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151915-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 130 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Tylertown, or 20 miles east of Mccomb, moving northeast
at 50 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...
  Salem around 135 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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3118 9003 3117 9000
      3115 9000 3112 9013 3113 9016 3115 9021
      3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 225DEG 44KT 3115 9015 

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

$$

HRL
884 
WWUS54 KLIX 151839
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
139 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151915-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
139 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Salem, or 14 miles west of Columbia, moving northeast at
50 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Walthall County.

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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3123 9004 3122 9009
      3125 9015 3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 221DEG 45KT 3126 9007 

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

$$

HRL
025 
WWUS54 KLIX 151846
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
146 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151856-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
146 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WALTHALL 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 600 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3133 9008 3134 9004 3123 9004 3122 9009
      3125 9015 3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 225DEG 44KT 3132 9000 

$$

HRL
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507 
WFUS54 KLIX 151823
TORLIX
MSC147-151915-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0016.250315T1823Z-250315T1915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
123 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Walthall County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 123 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Tylertown, or 17 miles north of Franklinton,
  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...
  Salem and Tylertown around 130 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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3118 9003 3117 9000
      3115 9000 3105 9022 3107 9025 3112 9026
      3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 225DEG 44KT 3109 9022 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL
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214 
WWUS54 KLIX 151830
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151915-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
130 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 130 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Tylertown, or 20 miles east of Mccomb, moving northeast
at 50 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...
  Salem around 135 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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3118 9003 3117 9000
      3115 9000 3112 9013 3113 9016 3115 9021
      3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 225DEG 44KT 3115 9015 

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

$$

HRL
Permalink to 202503151839-KLIX-WWUS54-SVSLIX
884 
WWUS54 KLIX 151839
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
139 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151915-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
139 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Salem, or 14 miles west of Columbia, moving northeast at
50 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Walthall County.

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 3133 9008 3134 9004 3123 9004 3122 9009
      3125 9015 3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 221DEG 45KT 3126 9007 

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

$$

HRL
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025 
WWUS54 KLIX 151846
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
146 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151856-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1915Z/
Walthall MS-
146 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WALTHALL 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 600 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3133 9008 3134 9004 3123 9004 3122 9009
      3125 9015 3135 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 225DEG 44KT 3132 9000 

$$

HRL

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