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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 18, 2013, 1:42 PM CDT for Ashley County, Chicot County, Arkansas; Morehouse Parish, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 48 min. 3 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
- Mar 18, 2013, 1:42 PM CDT (18:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2013, 2:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Ashley County, AR, Chicot County, AR, Morehouse Parish, LA, West Carroll Parish, LA
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1:42 PM CDT | HAIL 2.75 | Jones, LA | GOLFBALL TO BASEBALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK |
| Mar 18, 1:45 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 2 Nne Jones, LA | A COUPLE WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF A HOUSE AND A TRUCK FROM THE HAIL. |
| Mar 18, 2:07 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Oak Grove, LA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 141 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1182 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 565 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 256 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 287 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.6
- Supercell composite
- 8.6
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
642
WFUS54 KJAN 181842
TORJAN
ARC003-017-LAC067-123-181930-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0045.130318T1842Z-130318T1930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
142 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN MOREHOUSE PARISH IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...
NORTHERN WEST CARROLL PARISH IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF WILMOT...
SOUTHWESTERN CHICOT COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS...
* UNTIL 230 PM CDT
* AT 142 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR JONES
MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
OAK GROVE BY 205 PM CDT...
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.
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
BASEBALL SIZED HAIL AND DAMAGING STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT MONDAY
EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3307 9168 3304 9124 3301 9125 3300 9127
3298 9127 3297 9128 3296 9127 3294 9131
3288 9131 3286 9134 3281 9134 3289 9174
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 284DEG 33KT 3297 9164
$$
CME3 follow-up statements
774
WWUS54 KJAN 181851
SVSJAN
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
151 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
ARC003-017-LAC067-123-181930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-130318T1930Z/
ASHLEY AR-CHICOT AR-MOREHOUSE LA-WEST CARROLL LA-
151 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHICOT AND SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTIES...AND NORTHERN
WEST CARROLL AND NORTHEASTERN MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
AT 151 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUE TO
TRACK A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED 7 MILES SOUTH OF WILMOT MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
OAK GROVE BY 205 PM CDT...
KILBOURNE BY 210 PM CDT...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.
THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. SEEK
SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT MONDAY
EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3306 9160 3304 9124 3301 9125 3300 9127
3297 9128 3296 9127 3294 9131 3288 9131
3286 9134 3282 9135 3283 9143 3289 9166
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 284DEG 33KT 3295 9154
$$
CME336
WWUS54 KJAN 181857
SVSJAN
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
157 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
ARC017-181907-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-130318T1930Z/
CHICOT AR-
157 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHICOT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT MONDAY
EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI.
LAT...LON 3301 9157 3300 9127 3297 9128 3296 9127
3294 9131 3288 9131 3286 9135 3284 9134
3283 9136 3283 9143 3288 9161
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 284DEG 33KT 3294 9148
$$
ARC003-LAC067-123-181930-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-130318T1930Z/
ASHLEY AR-MOREHOUSE LA-WEST CARROLL LA-
157 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR EXTREME
SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY...AND NORTHERN WEST CARROLL AND
NORTHEASTERN MOREHOUSE PARISHES...
AT 157 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUE TO
TRACK A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF OAK GROVE MOVING EAST AT 40
MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
OAK GROVE BY 205 PM CDT...
KILBOURNE BY 210 PM CDT...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A TORNADO WARNING MEANS THAT A TORNADO IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. YOU
SHOULD ACTIVATE YOUR TORNADO ACTION PLAN AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION
NOW.
THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. SEEK
SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
MONDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND
NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3301 9157 3300 9127 3297 9128 3296 9127
3294 9131 3288 9131 3286 9135 3284 9134
3283 9136 3283 9143 3288 9161
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 284DEG 33KT 3294 9148
$$
CME408
WWUS54 KJAN 181910
SVSJAN
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
210 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
ARC003-LAC067-123-181920-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-130318T1930Z/
ASHLEY AR-MOREHOUSE LA-WEST CARROLL LA-
210 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2013
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY...AND
NORTHERN WEST CARROLL AND NORTHEASTERN MOREHOUSE PARISHES IS
CANCELLED...
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WEST CARROLL
PARISH FOR DAMAGING WINDS OF 60 MPH AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT MONDAY
EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI.
LAT...LON 3301 9157 3300 9127 3297 9128 3296 9127
3294 9131 3288 9131 3286 9135 3284 9134
3283 9136 3283 9143 3288 9161
TIME...MOT...LOC 1910Z 284DEG 33KT 3291 9134
$$
CMEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 12:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Ashley | 32 min |
| Mar 18, 12:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Chicot | 39 min |
| Mar 18, 12:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Ashley | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 1:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 60 min |
| Mar 18, 2:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | East Carroll, West Carroll | 40 min |
| Mar 18, 2:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 65 min |
| Mar 18, 2:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | East Carroll, West Carroll | 25 min |
| Mar 18, 5:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Tensas | 49 min |
| Mar 18, 5:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Concordia, Tensas | 42 min |
| Mar 18, 6:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia | 31 min |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.