2021 Vancleave, Mississippi tornado

On May 6th, 2021 a tornado devastated portions of Vancleave Mississippi, killing 18 people, and injuring 24.

Meteorological Synopsis
On April 30th, the SPC noted the possibility of a severe weather outbreak on May 5th. On May 2nd, a Day 3 Enhanced Risk was issued for portions of the Ark-La-Tex region. The primary threats would be large hail and tornadoes. On May 5th a Moderate Risk of severe weather was issued for the Ark-La-Tex region. A large upper-level low, was situated in western Oklahoma. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico was also present in these areas. A long with strong upper-level shear, to go a long with moderate low-level shear and extreme amounts of instability. However, a cap held in these areas preventing storms from materializing. A rare Day 2 High Risk was issued for portions of coastal Alabama and Coastal Mississippi for May 6th. On May 6th, the SPC upped the tornado risked, to a nearly unprecedented 60%, this was also accompanied by a large significant tornado risk. The shear had now become more pronounced. Numerous tornadoes some which could be violent and long tracked, were expected.

Storm Track
A supercell thunderstorm formed in the Gulf of Mexico, at 1:05 P.M CDT. It tracked northeast, and at 3:22 P.M, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Harrison County, Mississippi. 10 minutes later, a funnel cloud was reported near Biloxi. At 3:34 P.M a tornado warning was issued for Harrison and Jackson Counties. 8 minutes later a tornado touched down in a forested areas north of I-10.

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