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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 367, NWS Jackson, MS

August 30, 20175 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 30, 2017, 12:55 PM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 50 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2017, 12:55 PM CDT (17:55 UTC)
Expired
Aug 30, 2017, 1:45 PM CDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Claiborne County, MS, Copiah County, MS, Franklin County, MS, Jefferson County, MS, Lincoln County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 30, 10:22 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 100 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2017-08-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 273 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2017-08-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 235 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
273 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
523 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
235 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
3.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

108 
WUUS54 KJAN 301755
SVRJAN
MSC021-029-037-063-085-301845-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0367.170830T1755Z-170830T1845Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1255 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Claiborne County in southwestern Mississippi...
  Northwestern Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
  Eastern Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi...
  Northeastern Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Copiah County in central Mississippi...

* Until 145 PM CDT

* At 1255 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mccall
  Creek, or 19 miles west of Brookhaven, moving north at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
  Union Church around 110 PM CDT. 
  Pleasant Hill around 115 PM CDT. 
  Mcbride and Blue Hill around 120 PM CDT. 
  Peyton around 125 PM CDT. 
  Pattison around 135 PM CDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central, south
central and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3143 9064 3149 9089 3193 9103 3192 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 1755Z 169DEG 36KT 3153 9076 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DC
2 follow-up statements
120 
WWUS54 KJAN 301813
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
113 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

MSC037-301823-
/O.CAN.KJAN.SV.W.0367.000000T0000Z-170830T1845Z/
Franklin MS-
113 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central, south
central and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3193 9103 3192 9063 3161 9064 3161 9093
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 168DEG 36KT 3167 9079 

$$

MSC021-029-063-085-301845-
/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0367.000000T0000Z-170830T1845Z/
Claiborne MS-Lincoln MS-Jefferson MS-Copiah MS-
113 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLAIBORNE...NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN...EASTERN JEFFERSON
AND SOUTHWESTERN COPIAH COUNTIES...

At 113 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Union Church,
or 21 miles west of Brookhaven, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

This severe storm will be near...
  Mcbride and Blue Hill around 125 PM CDT. 
  Peyton around 130 PM CDT. 
  Pattison around 135 PM CDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central, south
central and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3193 9103 3192 9063 3161 9064 3161 9093
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 168DEG 36KT 3167 9079 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DC
631 
WWUS54 KJAN 301834
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
134 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

MSC085-301844-
/O.CAN.KJAN.SV.W.0367.000000T0000Z-170830T1845Z/
Lincoln MS-
134 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central and
southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3192 9063 3170 9064 3170 9087 3193 9097
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 171DEG 34KT 3183 9077 

$$

MSC021-029-063-301845-
/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0367.000000T0000Z-170830T1845Z/
Claiborne MS-Jefferson MS-Copiah MS-
134 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLAIBORNE...NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN
COPIAH COUNTIES...

At 134 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Peyton, or 22
miles west of Hazlehurst, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

This severe storm will be near...
  Pattison around 140 PM CDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central and
southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3192 9063 3170 9064 3170 9087 3193 9097
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 171DEG 34KT 3183 9077 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DC

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 30, 12:41 PM CDT, 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 12:41 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1241 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...WEAKENING HARVEY WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THURSDAY...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:

Scattered showers and storms will continue to circulate through the
region as Harvey moves closer to the area. Flight conditions will
range from VFR normally to mostly MVFR, sometimes IFR, whenever a
rain band moves through a site. These conditions will last
through the rest of today and into tonight. Sustained winds today
will be from the east-southeast up to 15 kts with strong gusts up
to 30 kts possible. /10/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Several weather threats will impact the area in the next 24 hours or
so. For today though, as we remain on the northeastern side of
Harvey, gusty winds and severe storms will be the main impactful
weather. Gradient wind gusts will be as high as 35 mph by this
afternoon. The severe threat stems from a dry slot moving over our
area. With this comes, less cloud cover, slightly more diurnal
heating, and more instability. All of this along with good shear
throughout the boundary layer will add up to the possibility of
severe storms with brief tornadoes possible. We are already seeing
this evident in the bands and storms pushing northward out of
Louisiana this morning. A watch may be necessary within the next few
hours. The rain bands that move over the area today will be quick
moving and therefore the main flash flood threat will hold off until
the center of Harvey nears. For the update, adjusted hourly grids.
The rest of the forecast appears okay for now. /10/

Prior discussion below:

Through early Thursday morning:

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm
Harvey just made another (and final) landfall along the SW coast
of LA, near Cameron. Models continue to trend a little further
east and slightly faster with progression of Harvey inland over
the next few days and the center of circulation should move into
NE LA parishes of our forecast area before daybreak on Thursday,
weakening to a tropical depression before it does so. The main
risks from Harvey through tonight will be from locally heavy rain,
but also of considerable concern (at least during the midday
through afternoon hours today) will be the potential for severe
storms and associated brief tornadoes.

For this update we have expanded the previous flash flood watch to
cover all but east-central areas of MS through the day tomorrow.
Still looking like the most concentrated area of heavy rain (with
overall highest rainfall totals) will be across the Arklamiss
Delta, closest to the eventual track of Harvey's center. Main
reason for the eastward expansion of the watch toward the heart of
the forecast area is that hires short range guidance consensus is
quite potent with relatively deep convection developing across
southern and central MS by afternoon as the warm front quickly
lifts back north from its current position just north of the
coast. Briefly training bands of storms here could deliver a quick
few inches of rain in an hour, which in many spots would be enough
to warrant some potential of at least minor flash flooding. Of
course the better potential for more considerable flooding impacts
will be in the mentioned western portions of zones late today
through early Thursday, and this distinction will be mentioned in
products.

As far as the severe weather potential goes, the prospect of the
front lifting north quickly brings the potential for more than
slight destabilization (and indeed some hires models have
surface-based cape peaking over 2000 j/kg by afternoon). With our
location today on the northeast side of the Harvey's circulation
the bulk shear should be sufficient for mini supercells with low
level shear perhaps not through the roof, but enough (0-1 km SRH
of 150 m2/s2) to worry about production of brief tornadoes from
the most potent storms. Fortunately, combinations of instability
and shear do not look to be sufficient to warrant a risk of strong
(EF2+) tornadoes. Some severe weather risk may re-emerge over
parts of the region Thursday but anticipate most of the risk
tonight to die off after the early evening hours.

Finally, winds will begin to pick up out of a general east
direction in all areas as the day goes on and will remain up
through tonight. Gusts up to 35 mph will be most likely in far
southwestern zones through this time but gusts elsewhere will
still be high enough to mention in the HWO/graphics. /BB/

Thursday: The center of Harvey will move across the Delta and into
the Midsouth on Thursday, with the greatest potential for excessive
rain near the track of the low. Farther east across the remainder of
the area we still can't rule out flooding in any N/S rain bands that
train over the same locations for an extended period of time.
Overall, though, recent model trends toward a more progressive
solution are good news for the flooding threat. While there's
certainly still potential for flash flooding, the potential for more
significant flooding is decreasing. However, severe potential will
still be a concern through the day with cells that develop east of
the track of Harvey. With 40-50 kt of 850 mb flow moving across the
region, it will be very possible for heavier showers and storms to
mix down damaging wind gusts. Shear profiles will also be conducive
for brief tornadoes through the daytime. That strong low level wind
field will also support gusty winds outside of any storms, so we'll
continue to highlight strong gradient winds in the HWO/graphics as
well. With the faster movement of Harvey, concerns for flooding/
severe storms/gradient winds now look to subside quickly in the
evening Thursday with most of the precip out of the CWA before
midnight.

Friday through Sunday: As Harvey departs, a noticeably drier airmass
will wrap around the system well into the Deep South through the
weekend. Cooler nights can be expected as well, with temps
continuing to run below normal.

Next week: Moisture will gradually return from south to north early
next work week as an upper trough builds over the eastern half of
the CONUS and sends a cold front southward toward the area. This
will result in increasing rain chances ahead of the front through
midweek, with potential development of a tropical wave also
contributing to rain chances. /DL/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       84  72  79  66 /  94  72  76  41
Meridian      83  73  84  69 /  81  55  66  41
Vicksburg     83  72  78  67 /  90  83  83  40
Hattiesburg   84  73  85  70 /  92  52  56  33
Natchez       82  71  78  67 /  90  80  66  34
Greenville    80  72  77  67 /  89  95 100  46
Greenwood     82  72  77  66 /  86  82 100  54

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for MSZ018-019-
     025>028-034>037-040>044-047>050-053>057-059>066-072>074.

LA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for LAZ007>009-015-
     016-023>026.

AR...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for ARZ074-075.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 5:51 AM CDT, 7 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
551 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

ARZ074-075-LAZ007-008-015-024-026-MSZ018-019-025>028-034>036-
059>061-311100-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-Richland-Catahoula-Concordia-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
551 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southeastern
Arkansas and portions of northeastern Louisiana, central
Mississippi, northwestern Mississippi, and southwestern
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Midday through this evening

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Midday through Tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible, mainly from midday
through the early evening hours. Damaging wind gusts and brief
tornadoes will be the main concerns.

Localized flash flooding will become likely going through today
into tonight as locally heavy rainfall associated with Harvey
begins to concentrate over the area. Rainfall totals through
tonight could be as much as 5 inches in a few spots.

East to southeast winds will increase through the day and from
midday through tonight sustained speeds up to 20 mph are expected
with wind gusts up to 35 mph possible. These winds may be able to
knock down or uproot weak trees due to the saturated state of the
ground.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
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(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The flooding risk will gradually subside by later in the day
Thursday as the remnants of Harvey shift north away from the
region. Additional rainfall totals of a few inches are possible in
spots through midday to early afternoon, especially in the
northwestern Arklamiss Delta.

Sustained southeast to south winds of 20 mph with gusts up to 35
mph are expected for the whole region through late Thursday
afternoon.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through Thursday.

MSZ029>033-038-039-311100-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Noxubee-
551 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi,
and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Early afternoon through early evening

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Midday through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Early afternoon through Tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible, mainly from early
afternoon through the early evening hours. Damaging wind gusts
and brief tornadoes will be the main concerns.

Localized flash flooding will be possible by this afternoon
through tonight as locally heavy rain bands associated with
Harvey move over the area. Through tonight a few areas may pick up
a couple inches of rainfall in a short amount of time, increasing
the flood threat.

East to southeast winds will increase through the day and from
early afternoon through tonight sustained speeds up to 20 mph are
expected with wind gusts up to 30 mph possible.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The flooding risk will gradually subside by later in the day
Thursday as the remnants of Harvey shift north away from the
region. Additional rainfall totals of a few inches are possible in
spots through midday to early afternoon.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are again possible for portions
of the region on Thursday, mainly in the late morning through
afternoon hours. Damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes will once
be the main risks.

Sustained southeast to south winds of 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph are expected for the whole region through late
Thursday afternoon.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through Thursday.

LAZ009-016-023-025-MSZ037-040>044-047>050-053>057-062>066-072>074-
311100-
East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Attala-Issaquena-
Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
551 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana and much of central and southeastern Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly midday through early evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Midday through Tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible, mainly from early
afternoon through the early evening hours. Damaging wind gusts
and brief tornadoes will be the main concerns.

Localized flash flooding will become likely by this afternoon
through tonight as locally heavy rain bands associated with
Harvey move over the area. Through tonight a few areas may pick up
several inches of rainfall in a short amount of time, increasing
the flood threat.

East to southeast winds will increase through the day and from
early afternoon through tonight sustained speeds up to 20 mph are
expected with wind gusts up to 30 mph possible.

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(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The flooding risk will gradually subside by later in the day
Thursday as the remnants of Harvey shift north away from the
region. Additional rainfall totals of a few inches are possible in
spots through midday to early afternoon.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are again possible for portions
of the region on Thursday, mainly in the late morning through
afternoon hours. Damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes will once
be the main risks.

Sustained southeast to south winds of 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph are expected for the whole region through late
Thursday afternoon.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through Thursday.

MSZ045-046-051-052-058-311100-
Neshoba-Kemper-Newton-Lauderdale-Clarke-
551 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Midday through Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly midday through early evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Midday through Tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be possible, mainly from midday through
the early evening hours. Damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes
will be the main concerns.

Localized flash flooding will become possible going through today
into tonight as locally heavy rain bands associated with Harvey
begin to rotate through the area and intensify. Rainfall totals
through tonight could be as much as 3 inches in a few spots with
some of the heavy rainfall potentially concentrated in a short
amount of time.

East to southeast winds will increase through the day and from
midday through tonight sustained speeds up to 20 mph are expected
with wind gusts up to 35 mph possible. These winds may be able to
knock down or uproot weak trees due where the ground is quite
saturated.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The flooding risk will gradually subside by later in the day
Thursday as the remnants of Harvey shift north away from the
region. Additional rainfall totals of a 1 to 2 inches are
possible in spots through midday to early afternoon.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are again possible for portions
of the region on Thursday, mainly in the late morning through
afternoon hours. Damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes will once
be the main risks.

Sustained southeast to south winds of 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph are expected for the whole region through late
Thursday afternoon.

(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png)
(www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through Thursday.

50

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected.
Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant
 severe weather possible.
Enhanced...Severe storms expected.
Slight...Severe storms possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Confident in significant flooding.
Significant...Significant flooding possible.
Elevated...Confident in flooding.
Limited...Flooding possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Extreme...Sustained winds 50 mph or greater or wind gusts 65 mph
 or greater.
Significant...Sustained winds 40-49 mph or wind gusts 58-64 mph.
Elevated...Sustained winds 30-39 mph or wind gusts 45-57 mph.
Limited...Sustained winds 20-29 mph or wind gusts 30 to 44 mph.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Tropical page...
   www.weather.gov/jan/tropical
National Hurricane Center Home Page...
   www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES...

Current Watches and Warnings...
   www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain

Observed Precipitation Images...
   www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps

River Forecast Center...
   www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
Significant River Flood Outlook...
   www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html
Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall...
   www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml
Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
   www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html
Day 1 through 7 QPF...
   www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml
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Special weather statement, Aug 30, 9:43 AM CDT, 3 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
943 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

MSZ073-301515-
Lamar MS-
943 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT LAMAR COUNTY UNTIL 1015 AM
CDT...

At 940 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Baxterville, or 14 miles east of Sandy Hook, moving north at 40
mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Pine Ridge around 955 AM CDT.
  Hattiesburg around 1000 AM CDT.
  Oak Grove around 1005 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8948 3100 8950 3101 8950 3101 8955
      3100 8955 3100 8965 3131 8964 3132 8936
      3099 8943 3099 8948
TIME...MOT...LOC 1440Z 187DEG 33KT 3110 8957

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Special weather statement, Aug 30, 11:36 AM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1136 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

MSZ072-301700-
Marion MS-
1136 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY UNTIL
NOON CDT...

At 1136 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Pickwick, or near Columbia, moving north at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Columbia around 1140 AM CDT.
  Improve and Goss around 1155 AM CDT.
  Bunker Hill around 1200 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3113 8986 3139 8993 3139 8982 3144 8982
      3143 8966 3112 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1636Z 185DEG 30KT 3119 8978

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Local storm report, Aug 30, 11:47 AM CDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1147 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 AM     TSTM WND DMG     8 W PURVIS              31.14N 89.54W
08/30/2017                   LAMAR              MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            A FEW TREES DOWN NEAR BEACH AND RL ANDERSON
            ROADS, POSSIBLE TORNADO.

&&

CE
Local storm report, Aug 30, 12:01 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1201 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1140 AM     TORNADO          1 WNW PETAL             31.35N 89.26W
08/30/2017                   FORREST            MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TORNADO REPORTED IN DOWNTOWN PETAL. TWO
            BUSINESSES ON MAIN STREET WITH MAJOR ROOF
            DAMAGE. SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 11 AT
            EVELYN GANDY PARKWAY.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 30, 12:22 PM CDT, 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1222 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1043 AM     HEAVY RAIN       6 NNW PURVIS            31.23N 89.45W
08/30/2017  E2.00 INCH       LAMAR              MS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            HIGHWAY 589 WAS COVERED WITH 1-2 INCHES OF
            WATER AND IT WAS STILL RISING.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 30, 12:31 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1231 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1142 AM     TORNADO          1 NW PETAL              31.35N 89.27W
08/30/2017                   FORREST            MS   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE ON A HOUSE.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 9:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLamar32 min
Aug 30, 9:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar55 min
Aug 30, 10:05 AM CDTTornado WarningJANForrest, Lamar40 min
Aug 30, 10:38 AM CDTTornado WarningJANForrest, Lamar52 min
Aug 30, 10:43 AM CDTTornado WarningJANCovington, Forrest, Jones, Lamar62 min
Aug 30, 11:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMarion24 min
Aug 30, 11:50 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANForrest, Jones25 min
Aug 30, 11:55 AM CDTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Marion65 min
Aug 30, 12:18 PM CDTTornado WarningJANForrest, Jones57 min
Aug 30, 1:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest46 min
Aug 30, 1:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones31 min
Aug 30, 1:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah42 min
Aug 30, 2:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSmith24 min
Aug 30, 2:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHinds48 min
Aug 30, 2:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSmith27 min
Aug 30, 2:45 PM CDTTornado WarningJANHinds, Warren33 min
Aug 30, 3:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHumphreys36 min
Aug 30, 3:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson37 min
Aug 30, 3:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson48 min
Aug 30, 4:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin37 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Mississippi, 2017Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.