Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 5, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Jan 20, 2017, 11:43 PM CST for Wilkinson County, Mississippi; West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 32 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
- Jan 20, 2017, 11:43 PM CST (05:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2017, 12:15 AM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.75 in
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 20, 11:00 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 193 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
- 627 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -37 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 842 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 0.9
The text
As transmitted.
996
WFUS54 KLIX 210543
TORLIX
LAC125-MSC157-210615-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0005.170121T0543Z-170121T0615Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1143 PM CST FRI JAN 20 2017
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern West Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 1215 AM CST
* At 1143 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Fort Adams, or 14 miles east of
Simmesport, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Fort Adams around 1150 PM CST.
Woodville around 1210 AM CST.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3116 9115 3087 9151 3092 9156 3092 9165
3097 9166 3100 9164 3102 9168 3104 9167
3104 9165 3100 9163 3104 9156 3107 9156
3113 9163 3123 9157 3124 9154 3122 9153
3123 9149 3126 9148 3128 9150 3131 9147
TIME...MOT...LOC 0543Z 223DEG 32KT 3099 9157
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
AK1 follow-up statement
063
WWUS54 KLIX 210558
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1158 PM CST FRI JAN 20 2017
LAC125-210607-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170121T0615Z/
West Feliciana LA-
1158 PM CST FRI JAN 20 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WEST FELICIANA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 AM CST.
LAT...LON 3116 9115 3100 9135 3100 9163 3102 9159
3104 9156 3107 9156 3113 9163 3118 9159
3120 9159 3123 9157 3124 9154 3122 9153
3123 9149 3126 9148 3128 9150 3129 9147
3131 9147
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 226DEG 46KT 3108 9142
$$
MSC157-210615-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170121T0615Z/
Wilkinson MS-
1158 PM CST FRI JAN 20 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WILKINSON COUNTY...
At 1157 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Fort Adams, or 20 miles north of St.
Francisville, moving northeast at 55 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...
Woodville around 1205 AM CST.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3116 9115 3100 9135 3100 9163 3102 9159
3104 9156 3107 9156 3113 9163 3118 9159
3120 9159 3123 9157 3124 9154 3122 9153
3123 9149 3126 9148 3128 9150 3129 9147
3131 9147
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 226DEG 46KT 3108 9142
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
AKThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 10:53 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | LIX | 4 hr | |
| Jan 21, 12:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 33 min |
| Jan 21, 12:26 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Amite, Wilkinson | 14 min |
| Jan 21, 12:51 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Wilkinson | 39 min |
| Jan 21, 1:06 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 24 min |
| Jan 21, 1:14 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 31 min |
| Jan 21, 1:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 31 min |
| Jan 21, 1:41 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 34 min |
| Jan 21, 1:48 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Amite | 27 min |
| Jan 21, 2:14 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Amite, Wilkinson | 46 min |
| Jan 21, 2:28 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Walthall | 32 min |
| Jan 21, 2:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Walthall | 33 min |
| Jan 21, 2:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Amite, Pike, Walthall | 48 min |
| Jan 21, 3:02 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Walthall | 13 min |
| Jan 21, 3:04 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Walthall | 15 min |
| Jan 21, 4:43 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Pearl River | 62 min |
| Jan 21, 5:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock, Pearl River | 38 min |
| Jan 21, 6:00 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Hancock, Harrison | 30 min |
| Jan 21, 8:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jackson | 31 min |
| Jan 21, 11:03 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Hancock, Pearl River | 13 days |
| Jan 21, 5:16 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock | 29 min |
| Jan 21, 5:47 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 28 min |
| Jan 21, 5:51 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Hancock | 39 min |
| Jan 20, 10:53 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | LIX | 4 hr | |
| Jan 20, 11:01 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 29 min |
| Jan 20, 11:15 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 30 min |
| Jan 21, 1:51 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Tangipahoa | 39 min |
| Jan 21, 2:20 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 25 min |
| Jan 21, 2:48 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Saint Helena | 10 min |
| Jan 21, 3:28 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge | 2 hr |
| Jan 21, 3:37 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Helena | 38 min |
| Jan 21, 3:40 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LIX | 35 hr | |
| Jan 21, 4:45 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Ascension, Livingston, Tangipahoa | 60 min |
| Jan 21, 5:00 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Washington | 30 min |
| Jan 21, 5:24 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 96 min | |
| Jan 21, 6:08 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans | 37 min |
| Jan 21, 6:38 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 37 min | |
| Jan 21, 10:58 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Helena | 33 hr |
| Jan 21, 3:44 PM CST | Gale Warning | LIX | 41 hr | |
| Jan 21, 4:33 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Orleans | 42 min |
| Jan 21, 4:51 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 24 min | |
| Jan 21, 4:54 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint John the Baptist | 36 min |
| Jan 21, 4:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Charles | 19 min |
| Jan 21, 5:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Orleans | 13 min |
| Jan 21, 5:11 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Charles | 7 min |
| Jan 21, 5:20 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 40 min | |
| Jan 21, 5:42 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 33 min | |
| Jan 21, 5:52 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 38 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.