Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 31, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 5:23 PM CST for Clarke County, Jasper County, Mississippi. It was in force for 67 min. 6 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, 5:23 PM CST (23:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2017, 6:30 PM CST
- In force
- 67 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Clarke County, MS, Jasper County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 5:23 PM CST | TORNADO 1 | 5 S Garlandville, MS | TORNADO STARTED IN A WOODED AREA NORTHWEST OF COUNTY ROAD 20 AND TRAVELED SOUTHEAST WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED SEVERAL TREES AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ROOF OF A PORCH ATTACHED TO A HOME ALONG COUNTY ROAD 20. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED TO THE SOUTHEAST OF COU |
| Feb 7, 5:27 PM CST | TORNADO | 6 Sse Garlandville, MS | STORM CHASER OBSERVED A TORNADO BETWEEN MONTROSE AND ROSE HILL WITH DEBRIS LOFTED. DEBRIS SIGNATURE ALSO NOTED ON RADAR. |
| Feb 7, 5:32 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 W Rose Hill, MS | A MOBILE HOME HAD MINOR DAMAGE. A TREE FELL ON A BOAT SHED. ALSO TREES BROUGHT DOWN POWERLINES ALL ALONG CR 20. |
| Feb 7, 5:32 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 W Rose Hill, MS | TREES DOWNED ON MS HWY 503 AND CR 20. |
| Feb 7, 5:55 PM CST | HAIL 1 | Pachuta, MS | |
| Feb 7, 5:55 PM CST | HAIL 1 | Pachuta, MS | QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN PACHUTA BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGER. |
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, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 105 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.
962
WFUS54 KJAN 072323
TORJAN
MSC023-061-080030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0031.170207T2323Z-170208T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
523 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
West central Clarke County in east central Mississippi...
* Until 630 PM CST
* At 523 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Garlandville,
or 11 miles south of Newton, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Rose Hill around 540 PM CST.
Paulding around 545 PM CST.
Orange around 550 PM CST.
Barnett around 605 PM CST.
Goodwater around 615 PM CST.
Quitman around 620 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pachuta.
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 3214 8919 3221 8904 3203 8870 3184 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 304DEG 22KT 3215 8911
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB5 follow-up statements
554
WWUS54 KJAN 072330
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
530 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC023-061-080030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Jasper MS-Clarke MS-
530 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN JASPER AND WEST CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 530 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Rose Hill, or 14
miles south of Newton, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Rose Hill around 535 PM CST.
Paulding around 540 PM CST.
Orange around 550 PM CST.
Barnett around 600 PM CST.
Stafford Springs around 605 PM CST.
Goodwater around 610 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pachuta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3213 8914 3218 8907 3201 8872 3184 8891
3189 8895
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 307DEG 23KT 3212 8907
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB074
WWUS54 KJAN 072338
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
538 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC023-061-080030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Jasper MS-Clarke MS-
538 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN JASPER AND WEST CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 538 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rose Hill, or 17 miles west of Quitman, 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...
Orange around 550 PM CST.
Barnett around 600 PM CST.
Stafford Springs around 605 PM CST.
Goodwater around 615 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pachuta.
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 3210 8910 3215 8903 3201 8872 3184 8891
3189 8895
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 304DEG 22KT 3209 8902
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB711
WWUS54 KJAN 072346
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
546 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC023-061-080030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Jasper MS-Clarke MS-
546 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL JASPER AND WEST CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 546 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Orange, or 14 miles west of Quitman, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Barnett around 600 PM CST.
Stafford Springs around 605 PM CST.
Goodwater around 610 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pachuta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3205 8903 3212 8898 3201 8872 3184 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 307DEG 23KT 3206 8897
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
DB561
WWUS54 KJAN 080000
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
600 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC061-080010-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Jasper MS-
600 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL JASPER 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 700 PM CST for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3189 8885 3200 8891 3209 8891 3201 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 304DEG 22KT 3201 8889
$$
MSC023-080030-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Clarke MS-
600 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY...
At 600 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Barnett, or 9 miles west of Quitman, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Goodwater around 610 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pachuta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3189 8885 3200 8891 3209 8891 3201 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 304DEG 22KT 3201 8889
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
DB982
WWUS54 KJAN 080026
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
626 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
MSC023-080036-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170208T0030Z/
Clarke MS-
626 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
630 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3189 8885 3200 8891 3209 8891 3201 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 304DEG 22KT 3192 8874
$$
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, 3:54 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Scott | 54 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, 5:25 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.