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2025 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 54

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Storm Based Warning History

529 
WFUS54 KJAN 151832
TORJAN
MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0054.250315T1832Z-250315T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
132 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Marion County in south central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 132 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Salem, or 18 miles west of Columbia, 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...
  Kokomo around 135 PM CDT.
  Holly Springs around 140 PM CDT.
  Goss and Morgantown around 145 PM CDT.
  Tilton, Columbia, Oak Vale, and Society Hill around 150 PM CDT.
  Bunker Hill around 155 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 3117 9001 3118 9003 3123 9003 3124 9004
      3133 9004 3133 9008 3135 9010 3154 8989
      3144 8965 3142 8965 3115 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 226DEG 38KT 3118 9013 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
763 
WWUS54 KJAN 151833
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
133 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
133 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 133 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Salem, or 17 miles west of Columbia, 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...
  Holly Springs, Kokomo, and Morgantown around 140 PM CDT.
  Goss around 145 PM CDT.
  Tilton, Columbia, Oak Vale, and Society Hill around 150 PM CDT.
  Bunker Hill around 155 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 3117 9001 3118 9003 3123 9003 3124 9004
      3133 9004 3133 9008 3135 9010 3154 8989
      3144 8965 3142 8965 3115 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 226DEG 38KT 3120 9011 

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

$$

DB
400 
WWUS54 KJAN 151847
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
147 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
147 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Holly Springs, or 10 miles northwest of Columbia, 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...
  Goss, Tilton, Oak Vale, Bunker Hill, Morgantown, and Society Hill 
  around 150 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 3123 9003 3124 9004 3133 9004 3133 9008
      3135 9010 3154 8989 3144 8965 3142 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 223DEG 39KT 3133 8999 

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

$$

DB
196 
WWUS54 KJAN 151851
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
151 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
151 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 151 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Holly Springs, or
10 miles northwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Goss, Oak Vale, Bunker Hill, and Society Hill around 155 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 3128 8998 3138 9007 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3142 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 226DEG 38KT 3136 8995 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DB
861 
WWUS54 KJAN 151911
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC077-091-151921-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MARION AND SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
COUNTIES 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 CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8987 3147 8993 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3143 8965 3143 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 226DEG 38KT 3151 8977 

$$

MSC065-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY...

At 211 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Bassfield, or 8
miles southeast of Prentiss, moving northeast at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Jefferson Davis 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 3144 8987 3147 8993 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3143 8965 3143 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 226DEG 38KT 3151 8977 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DB
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529 
WFUS54 KJAN 151832
TORJAN
MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0054.250315T1832Z-250315T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
132 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Marion County in south central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 132 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Salem, or 18 miles west of Columbia, 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...
  Kokomo around 135 PM CDT.
  Holly Springs around 140 PM CDT.
  Goss and Morgantown around 145 PM CDT.
  Tilton, Columbia, Oak Vale, and Society Hill around 150 PM CDT.
  Bunker Hill around 155 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 3117 9001 3118 9003 3123 9003 3124 9004
      3133 9004 3133 9008 3135 9010 3154 8989
      3144 8965 3142 8965 3115 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 226DEG 38KT 3118 9013 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DB
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763 
WWUS54 KJAN 151833
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
133 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
133 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 133 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Salem, or 17 miles west of Columbia, 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...
  Holly Springs, Kokomo, and Morgantown around 140 PM CDT.
  Goss around 145 PM CDT.
  Tilton, Columbia, Oak Vale, and Society Hill around 150 PM CDT.
  Bunker Hill around 155 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 3117 9001 3118 9003 3123 9003 3124 9004
      3133 9004 3133 9008 3135 9010 3154 8989
      3144 8965 3142 8965 3115 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 226DEG 38KT 3120 9011 

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

$$

DB
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400 
WWUS54 KJAN 151847
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
147 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
147 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Holly Springs, or 10 miles northwest of Columbia, 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...
  Goss, Tilton, Oak Vale, Bunker Hill, Morgantown, and Society Hill 
  around 150 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 3123 9003 3124 9004 3133 9004 3133 9008
      3135 9010 3154 8989 3144 8965 3142 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 223DEG 39KT 3133 8999 

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

$$

DB
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196 
WWUS54 KJAN 151851
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
151 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC065-077-091-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
151 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES...

At 151 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Holly Springs, or
10 miles northwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Goss, Oak Vale, Bunker Hill, and Society Hill around 155 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 3128 8998 3138 9007 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3142 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 226DEG 38KT 3136 8995 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DB
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861 
WWUS54 KJAN 151911
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC077-091-151921-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Marion MS-Lawrence MS-
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MARION AND SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
COUNTIES 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 CDT for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8987 3147 8993 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3143 8965 3143 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 226DEG 38KT 3151 8977 

$$

MSC065-151930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-250315T1930Z/
Jefferson Davis MS-
211 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY...

At 211 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Bassfield, or 8
miles southeast of Prentiss, moving northeast at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Jefferson Davis 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 3144 8987 3147 8993 3154 8989 3144 8965
      3143 8965 3143 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 226DEG 38KT 3151 8977 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DB

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