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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Jackson, MS

January 17, 2012Lamar County, Marion County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Jan 17, 2012, 3:55 PM CST for Lamar County, Marion County, Mississippi. It was in force for 35 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jan 17, 2012, 3:55 PM CST (21:55 UTC)
Expired: Jan 17, 2012, 4:30 PM CST
In force: 35 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon

Counties Lamar County, MS, Marion County, MS

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jan 17, 4:02 PM CST	TORNADO 2	4 Ne Sandy Hook, MS	* 2 INJ * PATH LENGTH 3 MILES...MAX WIDTH 1/4 MILE...MOVED TO 7 NE SANDY HOOK. ONE MOBILE HOME WAS DESTROYED...WOOD FRAME HOME WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED...POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED...AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED.
Jan 17, 4:07 PM CST	TORNADO	7 E Sandy Hook, MS	PROBABLE TORNADO...MOBILE HOME DESTROYED WITH PERSON POSSIBLY TRAPPED...POWER LINES DOWN...REPORTED BY EM

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 88 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 188 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -148 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 491 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 279 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 1.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

747 
WFUS54 KJAN 172155
TORJAN
MSC073-091-172230-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0001.120117T2155Z-120117T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
355 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...
  THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF SANDY HOOK...
  SOUTHERN LAMAR COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI...

* UNTIL 430 PM CST

* AT 356 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
  SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR SANDY HOOK
  MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  PINEBUR BY 405 PM CST...
  BAXTERVILLE BY 410 PM CST...
  PURVIS AND LUMBERTON BY 425 PM CST...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.

IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
STURDY SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST
DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.

&&

LAT...LON 3098 8948 3099 8948 3101 8951 3100 8955
      3100 8983 3106 8984 3107 8991 3116 8992
      3122 8935 3101 8935 3100 8941 3098 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 264DEG 36KT 3109 8979

$$

AEG

4 follow-up statements

524 
WWUS54 KJAN 172203
SVSJAN

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
403 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MSC073-091-172230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120117T2230Z/
MARION MS-LAMAR MS-
403 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LAMAR AND SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES...

AT 403 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUED TO 
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION INDICATIVE OF A
LIKELY TORNADO.  THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR SANDY HOOK MOVING 
EAST AT 40 MPH.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  BAXTERVILLE BY 415 PM CST...
  LUMBERTON BY 425 PM CST...
  PURVIS BY 430 PM CST...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.

HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW! IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.

&&

LAT...LON 3098 8948 3099 8948 3101 8951 3100 8955
      3100 8983 3106 8984 3107 8991 3116 8992
      3122 8935 3101 8935 3100 8941 3098 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 264DEG 36KT 3110 8972

$$

AEG

562 
WWUS54 KJAN 172210
SVSJAN

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
410 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MSC073-091-172230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120117T2230Z/
MARION MS-LAMAR MS-
410 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LAMAR AND SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES...

AT 410 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUED TO 
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS 
TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR PINEBUR MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  BAXTERVILLE BY 425 PM CST...
  LUMBERTON AND PURVIS BY 430 PM CST...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.

HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW! IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.

&&

LAT...LON 3098 8948 3099 8948 3101 8951 3100 8955
      3100 8976 3106 8977 3116 8978 3122 8935
      3101 8935 3100 8941 3098 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 273DEG 24KT 3109 8969

$$

AEG

302 
WWUS54 KJAN 172218
SVSJAN

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
418 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MSC073-091-172230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120117T2230Z/
MARION MS-LAMAR MS-
418 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LAMAR AND SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES...

AT 418 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUE TO
TRACK A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS 
TORNADO WAS LOCATED ABOUT 5 MILES WEST OF BAXTERVILLE MOVING EAST 
AT 25 MPH.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  BAXTERVILLE BY 425 PM CST
  LUMBERTON AND PURVIS BY 430 PM CST...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.

HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW! IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.

&&

LAT...LON 3098 8948 3099 8948 3101 8951 3100 8955
      3100 8970 3117 8970 3122 8935 3101 8935
      3100 8941 3098 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 273DEG 24KT 3108 8963

$$

AEG

154 
WWUS54 KJAN 172220
SVSJAN

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
420 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MSC091-172230-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120117T2230Z/
MARION MS-
420 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

LAT...LON 3101 8951 3100 8955 3100 8966 3118 8965
      3122 8935 3101 8935 3100 8942 3098 8943
      3098 8948 3099 8948
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 273DEG 28KT 3109 8959

$$

MSC073-172230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120117T2230Z/
LAMAR MS-
420 PM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
LAMAR COUNTY...

AT 420 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUE TO
TRACK A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR BAXTERVILLE MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  LUMBERTON AND PURVIS BY 430 PM CST...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.

&&

LAT...LON 3101 8951 3100 8955 3100 8966 3118 8965
      3122 8935 3101 8935 3100 8942 3098 8943
      3098 8948 3099 8948
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 273DEG 28KT 3109 8959

$$

AEG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 17, 1:27 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Grenada	28 min
Jan 17, 1:31 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Rankin	59 min
Jan 17, 1:46 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Grenada	44 min
Jan 17, 2:57 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Claiborne	43 min
Jan 17, 3:26 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lamar, Marion	44 min
Jan 17, 3:34 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lamar, Marion	56 min
Jan 17, 4:29 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Forrest, Lamar	37 min
Jan 17, 4:40 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Wilkinson	30 min
Jan 17, 5:34 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper, Leake, Neshoba, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott	26 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.