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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Jackson, MS

January 2, 2017Adams County, Jefferson County, Mississippi; Concordia Parish, Louisiana

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Jan 2, 2017, 12:19 PM CST for Adams County, Jefferson County, Mississippi; Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 56 min. 4 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 2, 2017, 12:19 PM CST (18:19 UTC)
Expired
Jan 2, 2017, 1:15 PM CST
In force
56 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Concordia Parish, LA, Adams County, MS, Jefferson County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 133 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 2, 12:22 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 536 Sse Ferriday, LAMEASURED AT THE VIDALIA AWOS
Jan 2, 12:25 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG4 S Natchez, MSA TREE WAS DOWN BLOCKING BOTH SOUTHBOUND LANES OF HIGHWAY 61.
Jan 2, 12:25 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Se Natchez, MSTREES WERE DOWN ACROSS LIBERTY AND ELLISLIE PLANTATION ROADS.
Jan 2, 12:45 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGFayette, MSNUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jan 2, 11:22 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 219 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-01-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1261 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-01-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 322 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
1261 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-29 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
571 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
322 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
423 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
4.0

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The text

As transmitted.

249 
WFUS54 KJAN 021819
TORJAN
LAC029-MSC001-063-021915-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0001.170102T1819Z-170102T1915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1219 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Concordia Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
  Northeastern Adams County in southwestern Mississippi...
  Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 115 PM CST
    
* At 1219 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Vidalia, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Stanton around 1235 PM CST. 
  Church Hill and Stampley around 1240 PM CST. 
  Fayette around 1250 PM CST. 
  Lorman and Red Lick around 1255 PM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ridgecrest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3175 9133 3175 9127 3176 9126 3177 9126
      3177 9131 3178 9130 3187 9115 3186 9101
      3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115 3158 9116
      3142 9148 3157 9160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 234DEG 44KT 3155 9146 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

CME
3 follow-up statements
397 
WWUS54 KJAN 021835
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1235 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

LAC029-021845-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Concordia LA-
1235 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CONCORDIA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic 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 800 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3175 9133 3175 9127 3176 9126 3177 9126
      3177 9131 3178 9130 3187 9115 3186 9101
      3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115 3158 9116
      3147 9139 3171 9139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 233DEG 44KT 3168 9127 

$$

MSC001-063-021915-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Adams MS-Jefferson MS-
1235 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 1235 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Church Hill, or 11 miles northeast of Natchez,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Stampley around 1240 PM CST. 
  Fayette around 1250 PM CST. 
  Lorman and Red Lick around 1255 PM CST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3175 9133 3175 9127 3176 9126 3177 9126
      3177 9131 3178 9130 3187 9115 3186 9101
      3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115 3158 9116
      3147 9139 3171 9139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 233DEG 44KT 3168 9127 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME
379 
WWUS54 KJAN 021844
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1244 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

MSC001-021853-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Adams MS-
1244 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ADAMS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic 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 800 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3163 9115 3163 9124 3175 9127 3176 9126
      3177 9126 3181 9125 3187 9115 3186 9101
      3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 223DEG 49KT 3173 9117 

$$

MSC063-021915-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Jefferson MS-
1244 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
JEFFERSON COUNTY...
    
At 1243 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Church Hill, or 17 miles northeast of Natchez,
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Lorman and Red Lick around 1255 PM CST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3163 9115 3163 9124 3175 9127 3176 9126
      3177 9126 3181 9125 3187 9115 3186 9101
      3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 223DEG 49KT 3173 9117 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME
058 
WWUS54 KJAN 021855
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1255 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

MSC063-021915-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Jefferson MS-
1255 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
JEFFERSON COUNTY...
    
At 1255 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lorman, or 27 miles northeast of Natchez, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jefferson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 9115 3186 9101 3183 9086 3171 9090
      3161 9115 3163 9115 3177 9114
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 233DEG 43KT 3181 9104 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 7:02 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryJANAttala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada and 24 more12 hr
Jan 2, 2:35 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson25 min
Jan 2, 3:01 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson29 min
Jan 2, 3:07 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAdams38 min
Jan 2, 3:30 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWarren30 min
Jan 2, 3:40 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin35 min
Jan 2, 4:05 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWarren25 min
Jan 2, 4:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo32 min
Jan 2, 4:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin, Scott27 min
Jan 2, 4:47 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo28 min
Jan 2, 4:50 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison25 min
Jan 2, 4:54 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Hinds36 min
Jan 2, 5:05 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo25 min
Jan 2, 5:20 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin40 min
Jan 2, 5:44 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHumphreys31 min
Jan 2, 6:01 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin29 min
Jan 2, 6:24 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott36 min
Jan 2, 6:40 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper35 min
Jan 2, 6:42 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANSunflower33 min
Jan 2, 7:34 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANCovington41 min
Jan 2, 9:30 AM CSTFlash Flood WatchJANCovington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence and 2 more8 hr
Jan 2, 12:04 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams, Jefferson41 min
Jan 2, 12:37 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin, Jefferson38 min
Jan 2, 12:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Jefferson, Warren44 min
Jan 2, 1:07 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson38 min
Jan 2, 1:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Lincoln49 min
Jan 2, 1:22 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Warren53 min
Jan 2, 1:23 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey47 min
Jan 2, 1:33 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLawrence42 min
Jan 2, 1:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest26 min
Jan 2, 1:45 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Madison, Yazoo60 min
Jan 2, 1:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANRankin, Simpson59 min
Jan 2, 1:50 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis55 min
Jan 2, 1:52 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANForrest, Lamar4 hr
Jan 2, 2:03 PM CSTTornado WarningJANSimpson27 min
Jan 2, 2:20 PM CSTTornado WarningJANCovington, Simpson, Smith30 min
Jan 2, 2:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMarion22 min
Jan 2, 2:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANScott, Smith49 min
Jan 2, 2:29 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jones46 min
Jan 2, 2:37 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Smith42 min
Jan 2, 2:39 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar51 min
Jan 2, 2:43 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Madison, Scott51 min
Jan 2, 2:47 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton43 min
Jan 2, 2:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJones35 min
Jan 2, 3:09 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClarke43 min
Jan 2, 3:12 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLauderdale51 min
Jan 2, 3:16 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNeshoba44 min
Jan 2, 3:19 PM CSTTornado WarningJANLauderdale32 min
Jan 2, 3:55 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper, Neshoba, Noxubee35 min
Jan 2, 4:15 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha60 min
Jan 2, 2:22 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCatahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Tensas15 min
Jan 2, 2:46 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANTensas29 min
Jan 2, 3:29 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin31 min
Jan 2, 3:47 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison28 min
Jan 2, 6:21 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANEast Carroll, West Carroll24 min
Jan 2, 11:36 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCatahoula, Concordia54 min
Jan 2, 12:06 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANTensas54 min
Jan 2, 12:06 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin, Richland54 min
Jan 2, 12:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison56 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.