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2019 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 52

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Storm Based Warning History

490 
WFUS54 KJAN 181940
TORJAN
MSC121-127-182045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0052.190418T1940Z-190418T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
240 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Rankin County in central Mississippi...
  Simpson County in central Mississippi...

* Until 345 PM CDT.
    
* At 240 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Harrisville, or 10 miles west of Pinola, moving northeast at 35
  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 tornadic storm will be near...
  Harrisville around 245 PM CDT.
  Pinola around 250 PM CDT.
  Piney Woods around 300 PM CDT.
  Mendenhall around 305 PM CDT.
  Cato around 310 PM CDT.
  Johns and Martinville around 315 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include D'Lo,
Braxton and Puckett.

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 3182 9013 3185 9014 3186 9013 3189 9014
      3190 9016 3193 9017 3199 9020 3225 8973
      3205 8973 3205 8966 3204 8966 3190 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 242DEG 32KT 3193 9012 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
105 
WWUS54 KJAN 181959
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
259 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC121-127-182045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
259 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN AND NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON COUNTIES...
        
At 259 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Cato, or near
Mendenhall, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Johns around 310 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include D'Lo,
Braxton and Puckett.

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 3189 8993 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
      3205 8966 3204 8966 3197 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 229DEG 42KT 3204 8991 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
010 
WWUS54 KJAN 182008
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC127-182018-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Simpson MS-
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON 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 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 212DEG 52KT 3214 8978 

$$

MSC121-182045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY...
        
At 308 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Johns, or 13
miles northeast of Mendenhall, moving northeast at 60 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Rankin County, including the following locations...
Puckett.

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 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 212DEG 52KT 3214 8978 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
948 
WWUS54 KJAN 182017 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC127-182018-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Simpson MS-
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SIMPSON 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 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 225DEG 40KT 3214 8978 

$$

MSC121-182045-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY...
        
At 317 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Johns, or 14 miles southwest of Morton, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Johns, Cato, Piney Woods and Puckett. 

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 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 225DEG 40KT 3214 8978 

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

$$

DB
190 
WWUS54 KJAN 182026
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
326 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC121-182036-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
326 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 225DEG 40KT 3229 8961 

$$

CME
Permalink to 201904181940-KJAN-WFUS54-TORJAN
490 
WFUS54 KJAN 181940
TORJAN
MSC121-127-182045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0052.190418T1940Z-190418T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
240 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Rankin County in central Mississippi...
  Simpson County in central Mississippi...

* Until 345 PM CDT.
    
* At 240 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Harrisville, or 10 miles west of Pinola, moving northeast at 35
  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 tornadic storm will be near...
  Harrisville around 245 PM CDT.
  Pinola around 250 PM CDT.
  Piney Woods around 300 PM CDT.
  Mendenhall around 305 PM CDT.
  Cato around 310 PM CDT.
  Johns and Martinville around 315 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include D'Lo,
Braxton and Puckett.

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 3182 9013 3185 9014 3186 9013 3189 9014
      3190 9016 3193 9017 3199 9020 3225 8973
      3205 8973 3205 8966 3204 8966 3190 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 242DEG 32KT 3193 9012 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
Permalink to 201904181959-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
105 
WWUS54 KJAN 181959
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
259 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC121-127-182045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
259 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN AND NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON COUNTIES...
        
At 259 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Cato, or near
Mendenhall, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Johns around 310 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include D'Lo,
Braxton and Puckett.

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 3189 8993 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
      3205 8966 3204 8966 3197 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 229DEG 42KT 3204 8991 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
Permalink to 201904182008-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
010 
WWUS54 KJAN 182008
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC127-182018-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Simpson MS-
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON 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 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 212DEG 52KT 3214 8978 

$$

MSC121-182045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
308 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY...
        
At 308 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Johns, or 13
miles northeast of Mendenhall, moving northeast at 60 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Rankin County, including the following locations...
Puckett.

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 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 212DEG 52KT 3214 8978 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DB
Permalink to 201904182017-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN-CCA
948 
WWUS54 KJAN 182017 CCA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC127-182018-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Simpson MS-
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SIMPSON 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 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 225DEG 40KT 3214 8978 

$$

MSC121-182045-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
317 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY...
        
At 317 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Johns, or 14 miles southwest of Morton, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Johns, Cato, Piney Woods and Puckett. 

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 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 225DEG 40KT 3214 8978 

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

$$

DB
Permalink to 201904182026-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
190 
WWUS54 KJAN 182026
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
326 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC121-182036-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-190418T2045Z/
Rankin MS-
326 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3205 9002 3225 8973 3205 8973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 225DEG 40KT 3229 8961 

$$

CME

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