Tornado Near Crawford, MS, "Heads Up" Columbus-New Hope

At 5:38pm a clear signature of a tornado is over Crawford, MS. It is moving toward the City of Columbus-New Hope-Macedonia (AL) area. Please take cover in these areas as this is a highly dangerous situation!

Tornado near Harvest, Alabama

Another tornado at 5:34pm is near Harvest, Ala. It is moving east to ENE. It will pass north of Huntsville. Please make sure friends and family are in shelter. The storm is moving at nearly 50 mph.

Tornado Outbreak Continues: N. Alabama and Mississippi

Multiple tornado warnings continue in effect. I have circled two areas of rotation at 5:28pm. Note that one is moving in the general vicinity of Columbus, MS. Please take cover in the red polygons and, with  the southern storm, as far northeast as Columbus. Call your friends and family to insure they are aware of the threat.

Tornado Will Pass North of Downtown Jackson, Mississippi

UPDATE 5:45pm, Tornado on the ground near or just south of Flora, MS. Is moving E to ENE. Take cover toward Madison and Canton as the storm passes north of Jackson.

The tornado is now near Bolton, MS. The far north and west suburbs of Jackson, MS need to be aware of a tornado approaching. Please take your tornado precautions. Radar at 5:27pm.

Below is the velocity data, indicating the likelihood of a strong tornado. It is moving just north of due east.

Tomorrow's Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Outlook

Storm Prediction Center

Tomorrow looks like another day of violent weather in the South. Please make sure -- now -- your family is prepared.