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2020 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 14

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384 
WFUS54 KJAN 052121
TORJAN
MSC163-052215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0014.200205T2121Z-200205T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
321 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Yazoo County in central Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CST.
    
* At 320 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Phoenix, or 16 miles east of Valley Park, 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...
  Tinsley around 330 PM CST.
  Little Yazoo around 335 PM CST.
  Myrleville around 345 PM CST.
  Benton around 350 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 400 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3255 9059 3255 9065
      3259 9066 3259 9068 3264 9069 3266 9072
      3268 9070 3266 9068 3270 9067 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 245DEG 43KT 3263 9059 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
994 
WWUS54 KJAN 052131
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR YAZOO
COUNTY...
    
At 331 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Yazoo, or 10 miles south of Yazoo City,
moving northeast at 60 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...
  Benton and Myrleville around 340 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3278 9056 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 244DEG 52KT 3272 9040 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
211 
WWUS54 KJAN 052146 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR EASTERN
YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 345 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Benton, or 12 miles east of Yazoo City, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Damage has been reported with 
         this storm..

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...
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3283 9042 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 246DEG 50KT 3279 9020 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
734 
WWUS54 KJAN 052203
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN YAZOO COUNTY...
        
At 402 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Vaughan, or 16 miles north of Canton, moving east 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Yazoo County.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3268 9022 3298 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 253DEG 41KT 3285 9001 

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

$$

GRG
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384 
WFUS54 KJAN 052121
TORJAN
MSC163-052215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0014.200205T2121Z-200205T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
321 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Yazoo County in central Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CST.
    
* At 320 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Phoenix, or 16 miles east of Valley Park, 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...
  Tinsley around 330 PM CST.
  Little Yazoo around 335 PM CST.
  Myrleville around 345 PM CST.
  Benton around 350 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 400 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3255 9059 3255 9065
      3259 9066 3259 9068 3264 9069 3266 9072
      3268 9070 3266 9068 3270 9067 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 245DEG 43KT 3263 9059 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
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994 
WWUS54 KJAN 052131
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR YAZOO
COUNTY...
    
At 331 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Yazoo, or 10 miles south of Yazoo City,
moving northeast at 60 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...
  Benton and Myrleville around 340 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3278 9056 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 244DEG 52KT 3272 9040 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
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211 
WWUS54 KJAN 052146 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR EASTERN
YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 345 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Benton, or 12 miles east of Yazoo City, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Damage has been reported with 
         this storm..

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...
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3283 9042 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 246DEG 50KT 3279 9020 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
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734 
WWUS54 KJAN 052203
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN YAZOO COUNTY...
        
At 402 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Vaughan, or 16 miles north of Canton, moving east 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Yazoo County.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3268 9022 3298 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 253DEG 41KT 3285 9001 

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

$$

GRG

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