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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Jackson, MS

January 19, 2017Simpson County, Smith County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Jan 19, 2017, 7:43 AM CST for Simpson County, Smith County, Mississippi. It was in force for 62 min. 5 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 19, 2017, 7:43 AM CST (13:43 UTC)
Expired: Jan 19, 2017, 8:45 AM CST
In force: 62 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Simpson County, MS, Smith County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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 19, 7:50 AM CST	TORNADO	4 E Magee, MS	WOMACK RD NEAR HWY 28 TREES DOWN. PICTURE POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 19, 7:51 AM CST	TORNADO	3 E Magee, MS	TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN BETWEEN MAGEE AND MIZE ALONG HIGHWAY 28. PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 19, 7:53 AM CST	TORNADO 2	3 E Magee, MS	* 1 INJ * NWS SURVEY TEAM DISCOVERED EF2 DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH A CONFIRMED TORNADO THAT TOUCHED DOWN 3 E OF MAGEE IN SIMPSON COUNTY AND TRAVELED 19.2 MILES INTO SMITH COUNTY WHERE IT ENDED 5 N RALEIGH. IT HAD A PATH WIDTH OF 500 YDS AND CAUSED ONE INJURY.
Jan 19, 8:00 AM CST	TORNADO	5 Nnw Mize, MS	ROOF DAMAGE AT A HOME ON COUNTY RD 110.
Jan 19, 8:13 AM CST	TORNADO	4 Wsw Raleigh, MS	1 HOME ON COUNTRY RD 540 2A HAS ROOF DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN ON THEIR CAR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 65 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 281 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 530 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 151 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 208 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

570 
WFUS54 KJAN 191343
TORJAN
MSC127-129-191445-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0009.170119T1343Z-170119T1445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
743 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  Central Smith County in central Mississippi...

* Until 845 AM CST
    
* At 743 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Mount Olive, or near Magee, moving northeast 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...
  Center Ridge around 815 AM CST. 
  Raleigh around 820 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 840 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mize
and Sylvarena.

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 3179 8979 3221 8945 3210 8937 3194 8936
      3178 8963
TIME...MOT...LOC 1343Z 222DEG 25KT 3181 8969 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

7 follow-up statements

672 
WWUS54 KJAN 191354
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
754 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC127-129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-
754 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SIMPSON AND CENTRAL SMITH COUNTIES...
    
At 751 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Magee, moving northeast 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...
  Center Ridge around 815 AM CST. 
  Raleigh around 825 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 845 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena.

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 3185 8974 3221 8945 3210 8937 3198 8936
      3182 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1351Z 219DEG 24KT 3185 8966 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

566 
WWUS54 KJAN 191357
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
757 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC127-129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Simpson MS-Smith MS-
757 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SIMPSON AND CENTRAL SMITH COUNTIES...
        
At 756 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Magee, moving
northeast at 25 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...
  Center Ridge around 820 AM CST. 
  Raleigh around 825 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 845 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena.

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 3186 8973 3221 8945 3210 8937 3198 8936
      3182 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1356Z 218DEG 24KT 3188 8965 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

012 
WWUS54 KJAN 191402
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
802 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC127-191412-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Simpson MS-
802 AM CST THU JAN 19 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.

LAT...LON 3189 8960 3189 8965 3196 8965 3221 8945
      3210 8937 3205 8937
TIME...MOT...LOC 1402Z 211DEG 26KT 3193 8963 

$$

MSC129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Smith MS-
802 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 802 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles northeast of
Magee, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Raleigh around 820 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 840 AM CST. 

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 3189 8960 3189 8965 3196 8965 3221 8945
      3210 8937 3205 8937
TIME...MOT...LOC 1402Z 211DEG 26KT 3193 8963 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

263 
WWUS54 KJAN 191409
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
809 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Smith MS-
809 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 809 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Raleigh, or 10
miles northeast of Magee, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Raleigh around 825 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 845 AM CST. 

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 3195 8956 3194 8961 3196 8965 3221 8945
      3210 8937
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 210DEG 24KT 3197 8960 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

535 
WWUS54 KJAN 191420
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
820 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Smith MS-
820 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN SMITH COUNTY...
        
At 817 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Raleigh, or 13
miles northeast of Magee, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Raleigh around 820 AM CST. 
  Pineville around 845 AM CST. 

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 3198 8957 3200 8962 3221 8945 3212 8939
TIME...MOT...LOC 1417Z 208DEG 24KT 3201 8958 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

242 
WWUS54 KJAN 191428
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
828 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Smith MS-
828 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SMITH COUNTY...
    
At 828 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Raleigh, or 17 miles northeast of Magee, moving
northeast at 25 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
north 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 3204 8953 3205 8958 3219 8947 3214 8941
      3214 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 1428Z 207DEG 22KT 3207 8954 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

268 
WWUS54 KJAN 191434
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
834 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

MSC129-191445-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170119T1445Z/
Smith MS-
834 AM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SMITH COUNTY...
    
At 834 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Burns, or 16 miles south of Forest, moving northeast
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north 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 3207 8949 3209 8955 3219 8947 3214 8941
      3208 8948
TIME...MOT...LOC 1434Z 215DEG 25KT 3211 8951 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 19, 4:57 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lincoln	33 min
Jan 19, 5:14 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Franklin, Lincoln	46 min
Jan 19, 6:27 AM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah	31 min
Jan 19, 7:20 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Copiah	3 hr
Jan 19, 7:23 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln	3 hr
Jan 19, 8:32 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lawrence	28 min
Jan 19, 8:41 AM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Scott, Smith	37 min
Jan 19, 9:01 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Simpson, Smith	3 hr
Jan 19, 10:46 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Franklin	6 hr
Jan 19, 11:08 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln	3 hr
Jan 19, 12:34 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Franklin	3 hr
Jan 19, 4:29 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Madison, Rankin	31 min
Jan 19, 4:39 PM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Rankin	27 min
Jan 19, 4:51 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott	30 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.