Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 77, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2017, 12:18 PM CDT for Forrest County, Jones County, Mississippi. It was in force for 57 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017, 12:18 PM CDT (17:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2017, 1:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 57 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Forrest County, MS, Jones County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 10:22 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 273 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 523 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 235 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 3.0
The text
As transmitted.
370
WFUS54 KJAN 301718
TORJAN
MSC035-067-301815-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0077.170830T1718Z-170830T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1218 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 115 PM CDT
* At 1218 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Macedonia, or 7 miles east of Petal,
moving north at 35 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...
Ovett around 1235 PM CDT.
Ellisville around 1245 PM CDT.
Laurel and Tuckers Crossing around 1250 PM CDT.
Sandersville around 110 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Soso.
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 3127 8930 3180 8934 3182 8896 3144 8895
3143 8895 3143 8914 3127 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 178DEG 31KT 3135 8913
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
173 follow-up statements
941
WWUS54 KJAN 301735
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1235 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
MSC035-301744-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170830T1815Z/
Forrest MS-
1235 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FORREST COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3180 8934 3182 8896 3143 8895 3143 8931
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 180DEG 25KT 3144 8912
$$
MSC067-301815-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170830T1815Z/
Jones MS-
1235 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR JONES
COUNTY...
At 1234 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Macedonia, or 10 miles northeast of Petal, moving
north at 30 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...
Ovett around 1240 PM CDT.
Ellisville around 1255 PM CDT.
Laurel and Tuckers Crossing around 100 PM CDT.
Sandersville around 115 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Soso.
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 3180 8934 3182 8896 3143 8895 3143 8931
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 180DEG 25KT 3144 8912
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
17513
WWUS54 KJAN 301745
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1245 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
MSC067-301815-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170830T1815Z/
Jones MS-
1245 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR JONES
COUNTY...
At 1245 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ovett, or 7 miles southeast of Ellisville, moving
north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Laurel, Ellisville and Tuckers Crossing around 1255 PM CDT.
Sandersville around 115 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Soso.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3180 8934 3182 8896 3147 8903 3147 8925
3160 8930
TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 178DEG 30KT 3153 8912
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
17679
WWUS54 KJAN 301801
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
101 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
MSC067-301815-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170830T1815Z/
Jones MS-
101 PM CDT WED AUG 30 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY...
At 101 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tuckers Crossing, or near Laurel, moving north at 30
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...
Laurel around 105 PM CDT.
Sandersville around 115 PM CDT.
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 3160 8900 3157 8922 3161 8922 3180 8925
3182 8896
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 177DEG 27KT 3164 8913
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
17The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 9:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar | 32 min |
| Aug 30, 9:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 55 min |
| Aug 30, 10:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 40 min |
| Aug 30, 10:38 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 52 min |
| Aug 30, 10:43 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jones, Lamar | 62 min |
| Aug 30, 11:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 24 min |
| Aug 30, 11:50 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Jones | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 11:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Marion | 65 min |
| Aug 30, 12:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln | 50 min |
| Aug 30, 1:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest | 46 min |
| Aug 30, 1:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 31 min |
| Aug 30, 1:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah | 42 min |
| Aug 30, 2:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 24 min |
| Aug 30, 2:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 48 min |
| Aug 30, 2:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 27 min |
| Aug 30, 2:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Warren | 33 min |
| Aug 30, 3:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Humphreys | 36 min |
| Aug 30, 3:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 37 min |
| Aug 30, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 48 min |
| Aug 30, 4:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 37 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.