Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 1, NWS Jackson, MS
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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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 12:22 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 53 | 6 Sse Ferriday, LA | MEASURED AT THE VIDALIA AWOS |
| Jan 2, 12:25 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 S Natchez, MS | A TREE WAS DOWN BLOCKING BOTH SOUTHBOUND LANES OF HIGHWAY 61. |
| Jan 2, 12:25 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Se Natchez, MS | TREES WERE DOWN ACROSS LIBERTY AND ELLISLIE PLANTATION ROADS. |
| Jan 2, 12:45 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Fayette, MS | NUMEROUS 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 11:22 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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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
$$
CME3 follow-up statements
397
WWUS54 KJAN 021835
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1235 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
LAC029-021845-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Concordia LA-
1235 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CONCORDIA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3175 9133 3175 9127 3176 9126 3177 9126
3177 9131 3178 9130 3187 9115 3186 9101
3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115 3158 9116
3147 9139 3171 9139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 233DEG 44KT 3168 9127
$$
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
$$
CME379
WWUS54 KJAN 021844
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1244 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
MSC001-021853-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Adams MS-
1244 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ADAMS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3163 9115 3163 9124 3175 9127 3176 9126
3177 9126 3181 9125 3187 9115 3186 9101
3183 9086 3171 9090 3161 9115
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 223DEG 49KT 3173 9117
$$
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
$$
CME058
WWUS54 KJAN 021855
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1255 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
MSC063-021915-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170102T1915Z/
Jefferson MS-
1255 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 1255 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lorman, or 27 miles northeast of Natchez, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jefferson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3187 9115 3186 9101 3183 9086 3171 9090
3161 9115 3163 9115 3177 9114
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 233DEG 43KT 3181 9104
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CMEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 7:02 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | JAN | Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada and 24 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 2, 2:35 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson | 25 min |
| Jan 2, 3:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson | 29 min |
| Jan 2, 3:07 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Adams | 38 min |
| Jan 2, 3:30 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 30 min |
| Jan 2, 3:40 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin | 35 min |
| Jan 2, 4:05 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 25 min |
| Jan 2, 4:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 32 min |
| Jan 2, 4:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin, Scott | 27 min |
| Jan 2, 4:47 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 28 min |
| Jan 2, 4:50 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 25 min |
| Jan 2, 4:54 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds | 36 min |
| Jan 2, 5:05 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 25 min |
| Jan 2, 5:20 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin | 40 min |
| Jan 2, 5:44 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Humphreys | 31 min |
| Jan 2, 6:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 29 min |
| Jan 2, 6:24 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 36 min |
| Jan 2, 6:40 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 35 min |
| Jan 2, 6:42 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Sunflower | 33 min |
| Jan 2, 7:34 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington | 41 min |
| Jan 2, 9:30 AM CST | Flash Flood Watch | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence and 2 more | 8 hr |
| Jan 2, 12:04 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Jefferson | 41 min |
| Jan 2, 12:37 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin, Jefferson | 38 min |
| Jan 2, 12:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren | 44 min |
| Jan 2, 1:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Jefferson | 38 min |
| Jan 2, 1:13 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lincoln | 49 min |
| Jan 2, 1:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Warren | 53 min |
| Jan 2, 1:23 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey | 47 min |
| Jan 2, 1:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lawrence | 42 min |
| Jan 2, 1:34 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest | 26 min |
| Jan 2, 1:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Yazoo | 60 min |
| Jan 2, 1:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson | 59 min |
| Jan 2, 1:50 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis | 55 min |
| Jan 2, 1:52 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 4 hr |
| Jan 2, 2:03 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Simpson | 27 min |
| Jan 2, 2:20 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Simpson, Smith | 30 min |
| Jan 2, 2:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Marion | 22 min |
| Jan 2, 2:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Scott, Smith | 49 min |
| Jan 2, 2:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 46 min |
| Jan 2, 2:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jasper, Smith | 42 min |
| Jan 2, 2:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 51 min |
| Jan 2, 2:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison, Scott | 51 min |
| Jan 2, 2:47 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 43 min |
| Jan 2, 2:55 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jones | 35 min |
| Jan 2, 3:09 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke | 43 min |
| Jan 2, 3:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 51 min |
| Jan 2, 3:16 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba | 44 min |
| Jan 2, 3:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 32 min |
| Jan 2, 3:55 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Noxubee | 35 min |
| Jan 2, 4:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha | 60 min |
| Jan 2, 2:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Tensas | 15 min |
| Jan 2, 2:46 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Tensas | 29 min |
| Jan 2, 3:29 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin | 31 min |
| Jan 2, 3:47 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 28 min |
| Jan 2, 6:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | East Carroll, West Carroll | 24 min |
| Jan 2, 11:36 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia | 54 min |
| Jan 2, 12:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Tensas | 54 min |
| Jan 2, 12:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin, Richland | 54 min |
| Jan 2, 12:38 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison | 56 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.