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2019 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 100

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882 
WFUS54 KJAN 162050
TORJAN
MSC037-085-162145-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0100.191216T2050Z-191216T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
250 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 345 PM CST.
        
* At 250 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Smithdale, or 8
  miles north of Liberty, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  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...
  Little Springs around 305 PM CST.
  Center Point around 310 PM CST.
  West Lincoln around 325 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 330 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 335 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 3135 9084 3159 9057 3144 9033 3135 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 236DEG 29KT 3128 9077 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

NF
043 
WWUS54 KJAN 162102
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
302 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
302 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
        
At 302 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Smithdale, or 12
miles northwest of Mccomb, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Center Point around 305 PM CST.
  West Lincoln around 315 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 320 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 325 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 3135 9075 3157 9053 3144 9033 3135 9052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 238DEG 36KT 3135 9064 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
540 
WWUS54 KJAN 162108
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
308 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
308 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
        
At 307 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Center Point, or 11 miles northwest of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 35 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...
  West Lincoln around 320 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 325 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 335 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3135 9075 3157 9053 3144 9033 3135 9052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 236DEG 29KT 3138 9059 

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

$$

NF
229 
WWUS54 KJAN 162113
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-162122-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Franklin MS-
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN 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 600 PM CST for south central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3144 9063 3157 9052 3145 9034 3136 9056
      3136 9062
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 233DEG 31KT 3141 9056 

$$

MSC085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...
        
At 312 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Center Point, or 12 miles northwest of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 35 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...
  Bogue Chitto around 325 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 330 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 9063 3157 9052 3145 9034 3136 9056
      3136 9062
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 233DEG 31KT 3141 9056 

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

$$

NF
102 
WWUS54 KJAN 162122
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
322 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-
322 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
    
At 322 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Bogue Chitto, or
8 miles south of Brookhaven, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Enterprise around 330 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3149 9057 3157 9052 3145 9034 3141 9046
      3142 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 232DEG 33KT 3147 9047 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
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882 
WFUS54 KJAN 162050
TORJAN
MSC037-085-162145-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0100.191216T2050Z-191216T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
250 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 345 PM CST.
        
* At 250 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Smithdale, or 8
  miles north of Liberty, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  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...
  Little Springs around 305 PM CST.
  Center Point around 310 PM CST.
  West Lincoln around 325 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 330 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 335 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 3135 9084 3159 9057 3144 9033 3135 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 236DEG 29KT 3128 9077 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

NF
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043 
WWUS54 KJAN 162102
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
302 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
302 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
        
At 302 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Smithdale, or 12
miles northwest of Mccomb, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Center Point around 305 PM CST.
  West Lincoln around 315 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 320 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 325 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 3135 9075 3157 9053 3144 9033 3135 9052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 238DEG 36KT 3135 9064 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF
Permalink to 201912162108-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
540 
WWUS54 KJAN 162108
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
308 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
308 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
        
At 307 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Center Point, or 11 miles northwest of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 35 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...
  West Lincoln around 320 PM CST.
  Bogue Chitto around 325 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 335 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3135 9075 3157 9053 3144 9033 3135 9052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 236DEG 29KT 3138 9059 

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

$$

NF
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229 
WWUS54 KJAN 162113
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC037-162122-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Franklin MS-
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN 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 600 PM CST for south central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3144 9063 3157 9052 3145 9034 3136 9056
      3136 9062
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 233DEG 31KT 3141 9056 

$$

MSC085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-
313 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...
        
At 312 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Center Point, or 12 miles northwest of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 35 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...
  Bogue Chitto around 325 PM CST.
  Enterprise around 330 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 9063 3157 9052 3145 9034 3136 9056
      3136 9062
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 233DEG 31KT 3141 9056 

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

$$

NF
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102 
WWUS54 KJAN 162122
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
322 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC085-162145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0100.000000T0000Z-191216T2145Z/
Lincoln MS-
322 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
    
At 322 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Bogue Chitto, or
8 miles south of Brookhaven, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Enterprise around 330 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3149 9057 3157 9052 3145 9034 3141 9046
      3142 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 232DEG 33KT 3147 9047 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NF

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