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Tornado Warning 29, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 3:54 PM CST for Scott County, Mississippi. It was in force for 54 min. 8 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
- Feb 7, 2017, 3:54 PM CST (21:54 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2017, 4:48 PM CST
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
County Scott County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 3:56 PM CST | HAIL 1 | Harperville, MS | |
| Feb 7, 4:05 PM CST | HAIL 1.5 | 1 E Hillsboro, MS | PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY THE PUBLIC A MILE EAST OF HILLSBORO. |
| Feb 7, 4:07 PM CST | TORNADO 2 | 4 Ssw Harperville, MS | TORNADO BEGAN NEAR HODGES LN, CONTINUING EASTWARD ACROSS OLD HILLSBORO RD. MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED LITTLE RIVER RD AND MS HWY 35. TORNADO CONTINUED EASTWARD, ENDING SHORTLY AFTER IT CROSSED MS HWY 21 NEAR TAYLOR RD. MULTIPLE FLE |
| Feb 7, 4:09 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 N Forest, MS | HOUSE DAMAGED ON SOUTH LITTLE RIVER ROAD NEAR HWY 35. SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG HWY 35 AND HWY 21. |
| Feb 7, 4:11 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 N Forest, MS | NEARLY A DOZEN HOMES WERE DAMAGED ALONG SOUTH LITTLE RIVER ROAD. A FLEA MARKET NEAR HORN ROAD AND HWY 35 WAS DESTROYED. A SECOND FLEA MARKET ON SOUTH LITTLE RIVER RD WAS ALSO DESTROYED. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWN. GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED |
| Feb 7, 4:15 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 Se Hillsboro, MS | HOUSE DAMAGED ON SOUTH LITTLE RIVER ROAD NEAR HWY 35. SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG HWY 35 AND HWY 21. |
| Feb 7, 4:26 PM CST | HAIL 2 | Lake, MS | |
| Feb 7, 4:32 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Lake, MS | SEVERAL SOFTWOOD TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. ISOLATED NATURE OF DAMAGE SUGGESTS STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 7:54 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 60 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
- 442 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -42 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 583 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 241 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.4
The text
As transmitted.
491
WFUS54 KJAN 072154
TORJAN
MSC123-072300-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0029.170207T2154Z-170207T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
354 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Scott County in central Mississippi...
* Until 500 PM CST
* At 353 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forkville, or near Harperville, moving southeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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...
Harperville and Hillsboro around 410 PM CST.
Steele around 420 PM CST.
Forest around 425 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
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 3222 8933 3222 8943 3245 8972 3256 8961
3246 8932 3223 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 304DEG 17KT 3249 8959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
NF6 follow-up statements
698
WWUS54 KJAN 072210
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
410 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072300-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
410 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTY...
At 409 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hillsboro, or near Harperville, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Forest around 420 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3240 8961 3251 8952 3246 8932 3223 8932
3222 8933
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 302DEG 22KT 3243 8950
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB578
WWUS54 KJAN 072211 CCA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
411 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072300-
/O.COR.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
411 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTY...
At 411 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Hillsboro, or
near Harperville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Forest around 420 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3240 8961 3251 8952 3246 8932 3223 8932
3222 8933
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 302DEG 22KT 3243 8950
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB070
WWUS54 KJAN 072216
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
416 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072300-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
416 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTY...
At 416 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Forest, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Scott County, including the following locations: Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3240 8950 3247 8945 3244 8932 3223 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 299DEG 24KT 3242 8946
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB052
WWUS54 KJAN 072222
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
422 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072300-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
422 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTY...
At 422 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forest, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Lake.
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 3239 8945 3244 8942 3241 8932 3225 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 301DEG 23KT 3239 8941
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB552
WWUS54 KJAN 072230
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
430 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072300-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
430 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTY...
At 430 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forest, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Scott County, including the following locations: Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3234 8940 3241 8937 3239 8932 3225 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 302DEG 22KT 3236 8936
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB612
WWUS54 KJAN 072248
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
448 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC123-072257-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170207T2300Z/
Scott MS-
448 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for central and
east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3234 8940 3241 8937 3239 8932 3225 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 302DEG 22KT 3230 8925
$$
DBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 5:52 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah | 23 min |
| Feb 7, 6:52 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 38 min |
| Feb 7, 7:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Neshoba | 24 min |
| Feb 7, 7:58 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 8:15 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 30 min |
| Feb 7, 8:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion | 29 min |
| Feb 7, 8:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 9:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 24 min |
| Feb 7, 9:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 5 days |
| Feb 7, 10:24 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 51 min |
| Feb 7, 10:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lamar, Marion | 54 min |
| Feb 7, 11:15 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 23 min |
| Feb 7, 11:24 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 36 min |
| Feb 7, 11:41 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 64 min |
| Feb 7, 11:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 12:08 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Smith | 52 min |
| Feb 7, 12:14 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 12:18 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson | 41 min |
| Feb 7, 12:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott | 66 min |
| Feb 7, 12:41 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 19 min |
| Feb 7, 1:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 27 min |
| Feb 7, 1:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin | 41 min |
| Feb 7, 1:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Newton, Scott | 19 min |
| Feb 7, 1:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin | 19 min |
| Feb 7, 1:51 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 39 min |
| Feb 7, 1:53 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 22 min |
| Feb 7, 2:22 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Montgomery | 38 min |
| Feb 7, 2:31 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison, Scott | 44 min |
| Feb 7, 2:35 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Neshoba | 25 min |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 30 min |
| Feb 7, 3:07 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Neshoba | 38 min |
| Feb 7, 3:19 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 41 min |
| Feb 7, 3:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake | 50 min |
| Feb 7, 3:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Scott | 45 min |
| Feb 7, 4:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba | 66 min |
| Feb 7, 4:27 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 63 min |
| Feb 7, 4:57 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Montgomery | 63 min |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 30 min |
| Feb 7, 5:18 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Winston | 57 min |
| Feb 7, 5:23 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 67 min |
| Feb 7, 5:25 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 50 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.