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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Jan 2, 2017, 2:20 PM CST for Covington County, Simpson County, Smith County, Mississippi. It was in force for 30 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, 2:20 PM CST (20:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 2, 2017, 2:50 PM CST
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Covington County, MS, Simpson County, MS, Smith County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2:21 PM CST | TORNADO 2 | 2 S Mount Olive, MS | TRAVELED NORTHEAST AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES AND TREES. PATH LENGTH 4.23 MILES. MAX WIDTH 300 YARDS. PEAK WIND 113 MPH. |
| Jan 2, 2:21 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 Se Mount Olive, MS | A BUNCH OF LARGE METAL CHICKEN HOUSES WERE DESTROYED. DEBRIS LOFTED INTO TREES. SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Jan 2, 2:24 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 E Mount Olive, MS | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG MS HWY 532 |
| Jan 2, 2:30 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Taylorsville, MS | MULTIPLE TREES DOWNED ALONG A MILE LONG STRETCH OF HIGHWAY 37 IN FAR NORTHEAST COVINGTON COUNTY. DAMAGE INDICATORS AND RADAR SUGGEST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 11:22 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 173 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 022020
TORJAN
MSC031-127-129-022100-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0004.170102T2020Z-170102T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
220 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
East central Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Smith County in central Mississippi...
* Until 300 PM CST
* At 220 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Olive, or 9 miles south of Magee, 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...
Taylorsville around 235 PM CST.
Center Ridge around 240 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.
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 3166 8969 3190 8973 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8940 3174 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 228DEG 46KT 3174 8968
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
EC3 follow-up statements
207
WWUS54 KJAN 022025
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
225 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
MSC127-022035-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170102T2100Z/
Simpson MS-
225 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SIMPSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for southeastern
and central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3187 8966 3193 8965 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8940 3174 8940 3167 8964
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 238DEG 48KT 3176 8960
$$
MSC031-129-022100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170102T2100Z/
Covington MS-Smith MS-
225 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND SOUTHWESTERN SMITH COUNTIES...
At 225 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Olive, or 8
miles north of Collins, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
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...
Taylorsville around 235 PM CST.
Center Ridge around 240 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize.
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 3187 8966 3193 8965 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8940 3174 8940 3167 8964
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 238DEG 48KT 3176 8960
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME683
WWUS54 KJAN 022037
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
237 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
MSC031-022047-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170102T2100Z/
Covington MS-
237 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3189 8954 3198 8957 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8949
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 239DEG 51KT 3185 8942
$$
MSC129-022100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170102T2100Z/
Smith MS-
237 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SMITH COUNTY...
At 237 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Taylorsville, or 9 miles west of Stringer, moving
northeast at 60 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
south central Smith 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 3189 8954 3198 8957 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8949
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 239DEG 51KT 3185 8942
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME737
WWUS54 KJAN 022050
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
250 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
MSC129-022059-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170102T2100Z/
Smith MS-
250 PM CST MON JAN 2 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SMITH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3189 8954 3198 8957 3204 8948 3180 8939
3180 8949
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 228DEG 46KT 3196 8928
$$
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, 12:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Adams, Jefferson | 56 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, 2:25 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 |
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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.