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2025 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 73

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Storm Based Warning History

944 
WFUS54 KJAN 311123
TORJAN
MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0073.250331T1123Z-250331T1230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
623 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Marion County in south central Mississippi...
  Northeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
  Central Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 623 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Pine Burr, or 8 miles southeast of Columbia,
  moving east at 35 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...
  Pine Burr around 630 AM CDT.
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 645 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 650 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 655 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 710 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3118 8983 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915
      3110 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 1123Z 249DEG 29KT 3114 8975 

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

$$

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895 
WWUS54 KJAN 311132
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
632 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
632 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARION...NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 632 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pine Burr, or 9 miles southeast of Columbia, moving
east at 25 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...
  Pine Burr around 635 AM CDT.
  Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Hattiesburg around 655 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 700 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 710 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 725 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3111 8975
      3120 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 1132Z 251DEG 24KT 3115 8972 

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

$$

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918 
WWUS54 KJAN 311135
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
635 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
635 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARION...NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 635 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pine Burr, or 9
miles southeast of Columbia, moving east at 35 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...
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 655 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 700 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 715 AM CDT.
  Macedonia around 725 AM 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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3111 8975
      3120 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 1135Z 249DEG 29KT 3116 8970 

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

$$

DL
029 
WWUS54 KJAN 311147
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC091-311156-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1146Z 249DEG 29KT 3119 8960 

$$

MSC035-073-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 646 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northeast of Pine Burr, or 11 miles west of Purvis,
moving east 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...
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 655 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 700 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 715 AM CDT.
  Macedonia around 725 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1146Z 249DEG 29KT 3119 8960 

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

$$

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826 
WWUS54 KJAN 311157
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
657 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-311207-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
657 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect. 

&&

LAT...LON 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1155Z 249DEG 29KT 3122 8950 

$$

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944 
WFUS54 KJAN 311123
TORJAN
MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0073.250331T1123Z-250331T1230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
623 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Marion County in south central Mississippi...
  Northeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
  Central Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 623 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Pine Burr, or 8 miles southeast of Columbia,
  moving east at 35 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...
  Pine Burr around 630 AM CDT.
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 645 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 650 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 655 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 710 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3118 8983 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915
      3110 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 1123Z 249DEG 29KT 3114 8975 

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

$$

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895 
WWUS54 KJAN 311132
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
632 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
632 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARION...NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 632 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pine Burr, or 9 miles southeast of Columbia, moving
east at 25 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...
  Pine Burr around 635 AM CDT.
  Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Hattiesburg around 655 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 700 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 710 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 725 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3111 8975
      3120 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 1132Z 251DEG 24KT 3115 8972 

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

$$

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918 
WWUS54 KJAN 311135
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
635 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-091-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
635 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARION...NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 635 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pine Burr, or 9
miles southeast of Columbia, moving east at 35 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...
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 655 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 700 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 715 AM CDT.
  Macedonia around 725 AM 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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3111 8975
      3120 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 1135Z 249DEG 29KT 3116 8970 

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

$$

DL
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029 
WWUS54 KJAN 311147
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC091-311156-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Marion MS-
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1146Z 249DEG 29KT 3119 8960 

$$

MSC035-073-311230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 646 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northeast of Pine Burr, or 11 miles west of Purvis,
moving east 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...
  Hattiesburg and Pine Ridge around 650 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 655 AM CDT.
  West Hattiesburg around 700 AM CDT.
  Sunrise and Petal around 715 AM CDT.
  Macedonia around 725 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corinth.

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 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1146Z 249DEG 29KT 3119 8960 

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

$$

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826 
WWUS54 KJAN 311157
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
657 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MSC035-073-311207-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250331T1230Z/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
657 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND CENTRAL LAMAR
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect. 

&&

LAT...LON 3143 8914 3133 8914 3119 8915 3113 8965
      3125 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1155Z 249DEG 29KT 3122 8950 

$$

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