Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
517 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
MSC031-061-067-129-122300-
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Jasper MS-Smith MS-Covington MS-Jones MS-
517 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS IN THE WARNED AREA...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JASPER...SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHERN COVINGTON AND
NORTHWESTERN JONES COUNTIES...
At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Collins, moving northeast at 55 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for locations in the warned area. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Taylorsville and Hebron around 530 PM CDT.
Stringer, Vernon and Moss around 545 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Soso.