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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Jackson, MS

December 7, 201728 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this winter storm warning at Dec 7, 2017, 2:44 PM CST for 28 counties in Mississippi. It took effect at Dec 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2017, 2:44 PM CST (20:44 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 8, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
All 28 counties

Adams County, MS, Claiborne County, MS, Clarke County, MS, Copiah County, MS, Covington County, MS, Forrest County, MS, Franklin County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Jasper County, MS, Jefferson County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Jones County, MS, Kemper County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Lauderdale County, MS, Lawrence County, MS, Leake County, MS, Lincoln County, MS, Madison County, MS, Marion County, MS, Neshoba County, MS, Newton County, MS, Noxubee County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Scott County, MS, Simpson County, MS, Smith County, MS, Winston County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:46 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 7, 9:05 PM CSTSNOW 0Brookhaven, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN BROOKHAVEN.
Dec 7, 9:30 PM CSTSNOW 03 E Magee, MSSNOW BEGAN JUST EAST OF MAGEE.
Dec 7, 10:25 PM CSTSNOW 0Mount Olive, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN MOUNT OLIVE. PICTURES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED ACCUMULATION BEGINNING ON CARS.
Dec 7, 10:30 PM CSTSNOW 05 Se Meridian, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN THE ZERO COMMUNITY AS WELL AS OTHER LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN LAUDERDALE COUNTY, INCLUDING ALONG HIGHWAY 19S NEAR CARMEL CHURCH ROAD.
Dec 7, 10:30 PM CSTSNOW 0Wesson, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN WESSON.
Dec 7, 10:36 PM CSTSNOW 0Taylorsville, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN TAYLORSVILLE.
Dec 7, 10:40 PM CSTSNOW 01 Ene Monticello, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN MONTICELLO WITH SOME ACCUMULATION ON CARS.
Dec 7, 10:58 PM CSTSNOW 0Bogue Chitto, MSSNOW ACCUMULATING ON CARS IN BOGUE CHITTO.
Dec 7, 11:05 PM CSTSNOW 08 S Meridian, MSSNOW MIXING WITH RAIN IN THE CLARKDALE COMMUNITY.
Dec 7, 11:06 PM CSTSNOW 01 E Stonewall, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN STONEWALL.
Dec 7, 11:40 PM CSTSNOW 06 Ne Soso, MSSNOW FALLING IN NORTHERN JONES COUNTY NEAR MOSS. ACCUMULATION ON CARS.
Dec 7, 11:50 PM CSTSNOW 0Enterprise, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN ENTERPRISE.
Dec 8, 12:05 AM CSTSNOW 0Heidelberg, MSSNOW BEGAN FALLING IN HEIDELBERG.
Dec 8, 12:10 AM CSTSLEET 03 Nne West Hattiesburg, MSSLEET BEGAN IN RAWL SPRINGS.
Dec 8, 12:30 AM CSTSNOW 02 Wsw Flowood, MSSNOW BEGAN TO FALL IN FLOWOOD.
Dec 8, 1:00 AM CSTSNOW 03 Wnw Jackson, MSSNOW BEGAN TO FALL AROUND CLINTON AND NORTH JACKSON.
Dec 8, 1:35 AM CSTSNOW 0Columbia, MSSOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE SHOWS DUSTING OF SNOW ON THE GROUND IN COLUMBIA.
Dec 8, 3:30 AM CSTSNOW 0.5Magee, MSBRIDGES BECOMING SLIPPERY IN THE AREA.
Dec 8, 4:21 AM CSTSNOW 1.39 Ene Bude, MS1 1/4 OF SNOW REPORTED IN MCCALL CREEK.
Dec 8, 4:40 AM CSTSNOW 0.21 N Natchez, MSDUSTING OF SNOW IN NATCHEZ.
Dec 8, 4:40 AM CSTSNOW 0.21 Nne Natchez, MSDUSTING OF SNOW IN NATCHEZ.
Dec 8, 4:50 AM CSTSNOW 05 Ssw Hattiesburg, MSRAIN HAS CHANGED TO ALL SNOW AT FORREST COUNTY EOC. LIGHT DUSTING ON VEHICLES.
Dec 8, 4:50 AM CSTSNOW 06 Ssw Hattiesburg, MSRAIN HAS CHANGED TO ALL SNOW AT FORREST COUNTY EOC. LIGHT DUSTING ON VEHICLES.
Dec 8, 4:54 AM CSTSNOW 0.57 Nnw Petal, MS1/2 OF SNOW AT WDAM.
Dec 8, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 0.32 Ssw West Hattiesburg, MS1/4 OF SNOW REPORTED IN THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY.
Dec 8, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 0.32 Sw West Hattiesburg, MS1/4 OF SNOW REPORTED IN THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY.
Dec 8, 5:10 AM CSTSNOW 0.1Macon, MSSNOW BEGINNING TO ACCUMULATE ON VEHICLES IN MACON.
Dec 8, 5:10 AM CSTSNOW 1.54 Nne Pachuta, MSCLARKE CO EMA REPORTS SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON US HWY 11 WITH VERY SLICK CONDITIONS ON BRIDGES. SEVERAL REPORTS OF SMALL TREES DOWNED.
Dec 8, 5:30 AM CSTSNOW 0.31 Wsw Hattiesburg, MS0.3 OF SNOW SO FAR AT HATTIESBURG COOP SITE.
Dec 8, 5:35 AM CSTSNOW 0Shuqualak, MSSNOW BEGINNING IN SHUQUALAK.
Dec 8, 5:50 AM CSTSNOW 11 E Flowood, MSKJAN SNOWFALL TOTAL THROUGH 5:50 AM.
Dec 8, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 0.71 Wsw Hattiesburg, MSAT HATTIESBURG COOP SITE.
Dec 8, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 11 Sse Meridian, MS1 OF SNOW AS OF 6AM AT LAUDERDALE EMA.
Dec 8, 6:12 AM CSTSNOW 0.53 Sw West Hattiesburg, MS0.5 OF SNOW MEASURED ON A SNOW BOARD IN OAK GROVE.
Dec 8, 6:14 AM CSTSNOW 1.32 Ne Brandon, MS
Dec 8, 6:25 AM CSTSNOW 0Noxapater, MSSNOW BEGINNING IN NOXAPATER.
Dec 8, 6:28 AM CSTSNOW 1.36 Nw Madison, MS1.25 MEASURED IN MANNSDALE AREA OF MADISON COUNTY.
Dec 8, 6:28 AM CSTSNOW 1.37 Nw Madison, MS1.25 MEASURED IN MANNSDALE AREA OF MADISON COUNTY.
Dec 8, 6:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.33 Wnw Ellisville, MS
Dec 8, 6:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 21 Ese Clinton, MS2 MEASURED IN CLINTON. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 8, 6:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 24 Sw Brandon, MS2 MEASURED BY NWS EMPLOYEE.
Dec 8, 6:31 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.42 Ese Flowood, MSOFFICIAL NWS SNOW BOARD OBSERVATION.
Dec 8, 6:35 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.514 Se Marion, MSOVER 2 OF SNOW, SNOW ON TREES AND POWER LINES. POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREAS.
Dec 8, 6:39 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.5Brookhaven, MSWIDESPREAD 2.5 OF SNOW ACROSS LINCOLN COUNTY. A FEW TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADS AND SOME POWER OUTAGES.
Dec 8, 6:40 AM CSTSNOW 1.52 Ne Brandon, MS
Dec 8, 6:42 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3Meadville, MS3 OF SNOW ESTIMATED BY THE PUBLIC IN PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 8, 6:53 AM CSTSNOW 0.1Brooksville, MSDUSTING OF SNOW IN BROOKSVILLE. PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 8, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1De Kalb, MS
Dec 8, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 21 Ene Louisville, MS
Dec 8, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 21 Nne Louisville, MS
Dec 8, 7:05 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 33 Ene Brandon, MS
Dec 8, 7:08 AM CSTSNOW 18 Nnw Petal, MS1 OF SNOW MEASURED ON THE SNOW BOARD AT THE WDAM STUDIO.
Dec 8, 7:12 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW -9991 Nw Laurel, MSTREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD.
Dec 8, 7:15 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 32 N Seminary, MS
Dec 8, 7:21 AM CSTSNOW 1Fayette, MS
Dec 8, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 37 Nw Georgetown, MS
Dec 8, 7:35 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 25 Ne Scooba, MS
Dec 8, 7:40 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 34 Ssw Brandon, MS
Dec 8, 7:40 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 34 Sw Brandon, MS
Dec 8, 7:50 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.8Mount Olive, MS

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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 46 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2017-12-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2017-12-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -56 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1947 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

941 
WWUS44 KJAN 072044
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
244 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING AND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST
LOUISIANA...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...

.Light rain will gradually mix with then change over to light snow
tonight and Friday morning. Snow accumulations of two inches with
higher amounts are expected across portions of southeast 
Mississippi.

MSZ055>058-062>066-072>074-080445-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.171208T0300Z-171208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAN.WS.W.0002.171208T0300Z-171208T1800Z/
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh,
Bay Springs, Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, Shubuta, Brookhaven,
Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins, 
Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, 
Purvis, and Hattiesburg
244 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow
  accumulations of two inches with higher amounts are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi, east central 
  Mississippi, south central Mississippi and southeast 
  Mississippi.

* WHEN...9 PM today to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ046-049>051-080445-
/O.EXA.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.171208T0300Z-171208T1800Z/
Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton-
Including the cities of De Kalb, Scooba, Pearl, Brandon, 
Richland, Forest, Morton, Newton, Union, Decatur, and Conehatta
244 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Kemper, Rankin, Scott and Newton County.

* WHEN...9 PM today to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ026-MSZ052-054-059>061-080445-
/O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.171208T0300Z-171208T1800Z/
Concordia-Lauderdale-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, 
Meridian, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson, Fayette, Natchez, 
Bude, Roxie, and Meadville
244 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, 
  east central Mississippi and southwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...9 PM today to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
22
5 follow-up statements
304 
WWUS44 KJAN 080330 AAA
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
930 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING AND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TONIGHT
THROUGH MIDDAY FRIDAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA... 
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...

.Light rain will gradually mix with then change over to light
snow late tonight, mainly after midnight, through around noon 
Friday. Snow accumulations of two inches, with locally higher 
amounts, are expected across portions of central and southeast 
Mississippi.

MSZ055>058-062>066-072>074-081130-
/O.CON.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh,
Bay Springs, Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, Shubuta, Brookhaven,
Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins, 
Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, 
Purvis, and Hattiesburg
930 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow
  accumulations of two inches, with locally higher amounts, are
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi, east central 
  Mississippi, south central Mississippi and southeast 
  Mississippi. 

* WHEN...Late tonight, after midnight, to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ026-MSZ046-049>052-054-059>061-081130-
/O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Concordia-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Copiah-Jefferson-
Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, 
De Kalb, Scooba, Pearl, Brandon, Richland, Forest, Morton, 
Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, Meridian, Crystal Springs, 
Hazlehurst, Wesson, Fayette, Natchez, Bude, Roxie, and Meadville
930 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, 
  east central Mississippi and southwest Mississippi. 

* WHEN...Late tonight, after midnight, to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

23
759 
WWUS44 KJAN 080644
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1244 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING AND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH 
MIDDAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN
MISSISSIPPI...

MSZ051-052-061-081445-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Newton-Lauderdale-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, 
Meridian, Bude, Roxie, and Meadville
1244 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute. Snow
  accumulations of two to three inches, with locally higher
  amounts, are expected.

* WHERE...Newton, Lauderdale and Franklin MS County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reductions in visibility at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ055>058-062>066-072>074-081445-
/O.CON.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh,
Bay Springs, Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, Shubuta, Brookhaven,
Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins, 
Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, 
Purvis, and Hattiesburg
1244 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute. Snow
  accumulations of two to three inches, with locally higher
  amounts, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Mississippi and southeast 
  Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reductions in visibility at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ039-044-045-048-053-081445-
/O.EXA.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Hinds-Claiborne-
Including the cities of Macon, Brooksville, Carthage, 
Philadelphia, Pearl River, Jackson, and Port Gibson
1244 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected, including during the morning commute. Snow
  accumulations around an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Noxubee, Leake, Neshoba, Hinds and Claiborne County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reductions in visibility possible at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ026-MSZ046-049-050-054-059-060-081445-
/O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Concordia-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, 
De Kalb, Scooba, Pearl, Brandon, Richland, Forest, Morton, 
Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson, Fayette, and Natchez
1244 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of
  around one inch are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DL
917 
WWUS44 KJAN 081000
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE JACKSON AND 
NATCHEZ AREAS...

MSZ046-048>050-053-054-059-060-081800-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of De Kalb, Scooba, Jackson, Pearl, Brandon,
Richland, Forest, Morton, Port Gibson, Crystal Springs, 
Hazlehurst, Wesson, Fayette, and Natchez
400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning commute. Snow
  accumulations of two to three inches, with locally higher
  amounts, are expected.

* WHERE...Kemper, Hinds, Rankin, Scott, Claiborne, Copiah,
  Jefferson, and Adams counties.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ051-052-055>058-061>066-072>074-081800-
/O.CON.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, 
Meridian, Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh, Bay Springs, 
Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, Shubuta, Bude, Roxie, Meadville, 
Brookhaven, Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins,
Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, 
Purvis, and Hattiesburg
400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute. Snow
  accumulations of two to three inches, with locally higher
  amounts, are expected.

* WHERE...Newton, Lauderdale, Simpson, Smith, Jasper, Clarke,
  Franklin, Lincoln, Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, Covington, Jones,
  Marion, Lamar, and Forrest counties.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ024-025-MSZ030>033-037-038-043-047-081800-
/O.EXA.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Catahoula-Tensas-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-
Madison MS-Warren-
Including the cities of Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Newellton, 
St. Joseph, Waterproof, West Point, Columbus, Ackerman, Weir, 
Starkville, Kosciusko, Louisville, Ridgeland, Madison, Canton, 
and Vicksburg
400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of up 
  to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Clay, Lowndes, Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Attala, Winston,
  Madison, and Warren counties in Mississippi. Catahoula and
  Tensas parishes in Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ026-MSZ039-044-045-081800-
/O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Concordia-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-
Including the cities of Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, Macon, 
Brooksville, Carthage, Philadelphia, and Pearl River
400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of up
  to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Concordia County. In Mississippi, 
  Noxubee, Leake and Neshoba County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DL
032 
WWUS44 KJAN 081307
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
707 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH
MISSISSIPPI...

MSZ038-039-043>045-081800-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Winston-Noxubee-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-
Including the cities of Louisville, Macon, Brooksville, 
Ridgeland, Madison, Canton, Carthage, Philadelphia, 
and Pearl River
707 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Winston, Noxubee, Madison MS, Leake and Neshoba County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ046-048>066-072>074-081800-
/O.CON.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of De Kalb, Scooba, Jackson, Pearl, Brandon,
Richland, Forest, Morton, Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, 
Meridian, Port Gibson, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson, 
Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh, Bay Springs, 
Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, Shubuta, Fayette, Natchez, Bude, 
Roxie, Meadville, Brookhaven, Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, 
Bassfield, Collins, Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, 
West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Purvis, and Hattiesburg
707 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to 
  impossible, including during the morning commute. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi, east central 
  Mississippi, south central Mississippi, southeast Mississippi 
  and southwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means potentially hazardous 
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ027>029-036-042-081800-
/O.EXA.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Holmes-Yazoo-
Including the cities of Vaiden, North Carrollton, Carrollton, 
Winona, Eupora, Maben, Mathiston, Durant, Tchula, Lexington, 
Pickens, Goodman, and Yazoo City
707 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Carroll, Montgomery, Webster, Holmes and Yazoo County.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LAZ024>026-MSZ030>033-037-047-081800-
/O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-
Warren-
Including the cities of Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Newellton, 
St. Joseph, Waterproof, Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, 
West Point, Columbus, Ackerman, Weir, Starkville, Kosciusko, 
and Vicksburg
707 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, 
  northeast Mississippi and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow may
result in driving difficulties, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and 
use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the 
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DL
592 
WWUS44 KJAN 081808
WSWJAN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

MSZ057-058-064>066-072>074-082200-
/O.EXP.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAN.WS.W.0003.171208T1808Z-171208T2200Z/
Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
Forrest-
Including the cities of Bay Springs, Heidelberg, Quitman, 
Stonewall, Shubuta, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins, Mount Olive, 
Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Purvis, 
and Hattiesburg
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Light snow will continue through mid afternoon.
  Additional half inch accumulations are possible. Total 
  accumulations of 3 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Mississippi, south central 
  Mississippi and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick roads will make for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
occurring This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MSZ038-039-043>046-048>056-059>063-081915-
/O.EXP.KJAN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Winston-Noxubee-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-
Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jefferson-
Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Louisville, Macon, Brooksville, 
Ridgeland, Madison, Canton, Carthage, Philadelphia, Pearl River, 
De Kalb, Scooba, Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Richland, Forest, 
Morton, Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, Meridian, Port Gibson,
Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson, Magee, Mendenhall, 
Taylorsville, Raleigh, Fayette, Natchez, Bude, Roxie, Meadville, 
Brookhaven, Monticello, and New Hebron
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow flurries will remain possible this afternoon but no
additional accumulations are expected. 
 
$$

LAZ024>026-MSZ027>033-036-037-042-047-081915-
/O.EXP.KJAN.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-
Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Holmes-Attala-Yazoo-Warren-
Including the cities of Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Newellton, 
St. Joseph, Waterproof, Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, Vaiden,
North Carrollton, Carrollton, Winona, Eupora, Maben, Mathiston, 
West Point, Columbus, Ackerman, Weir, Starkville, Durant, Tchula,
Lexington, Pickens, Goodman, Kosciusko, Yazoo City, and Vicksburg
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snow flurries will remain possible this afternoon but no
additional accumulations are expected.

$$
22

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 3:33 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryJANAdams, Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clarke and 33 more32 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Mississippi, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017

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.