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Tornado Warning 65, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 30, 2017Washington Parish, Louisiana; Walthall County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 30, 2017, 9:28 AM CDT for Washington Parish, Louisiana; Walthall County, Mississippi. It was in force for 32 min. 2 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
Apr 30, 2017, 9:28 AM CDT (14:28 UTC)
Expired
Apr 30, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
32 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Washington Parish, LA, Walthall County, MS

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 30, 9:39 AM CDTTORNADO 0Tylertown, MSRELAYED REPORT. NO MENTION OF DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Apr 30, 9:39 AM CDTTORNADOTylertown, MSRELAYED REPORT. NO MENTION OF DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 30, 7:32 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 101 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-04-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1930 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 171 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1930 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
551 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
232 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.4
Supercell composite
7.9

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The text

As transmitted.

102 
WFUS54 KLIX 301428
TORLIX
LAC117-MSC147-301500-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0065.170430T1428Z-170430T1500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
928 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 1000 AM CDT

* At 927 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Mount Herman, or 12 miles northwest of
  Franklinton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud near Greensburg 
           with this storm. 

  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...
  Tylertown around 945 AM CDT. 
  Dexter around 950 AM 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 3117 9001 3114 9001 3113 9000 3113 8997
      3102 8989 3093 9029 3098 9034 3100 9026
      3111 9026 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1427Z 238DEG 38KT 3098 9028 

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

$$

24/RR
2 follow-up statements
819 
WWUS54 KLIX 301442
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
942 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

LAC117-301452-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
Washington LA-
942 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON 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 300 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3117 9001 3114 9001 3113 9000 3113 8997
      3104 9006 3101 9017 3108 9019 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1442Z 238DEG 38KT 3106 9012 

$$

MSC147-301500-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
Walthall MS-
942 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 942 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Tylertown, or 11 miles southwest of Kokomo, moving northeast at 45
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
southwestern Walthall 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 3117 9001 3114 9001 3113 9000 3113 8997
      3104 9006 3101 9017 3108 9019 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1442Z 238DEG 38KT 3106 9012 

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

$$

24/RR
885 
WWUS54 KLIX 301454
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
954 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

MSC147-301504-
/O.EXP.KLIX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
Walthall MS-
954 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1000 AM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3117 9001 3114 9001 3113 9000 3113 8997
      3104 9006 3101 9017 3108 9019 3118 9003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 238DEG 38KT 3112 9000 

$$

24/RR

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 9:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPointe Coupee57 min
Apr 29, 11:32 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLIXAssumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Saint Bernard and 7 more16 hr
Apr 30, 5:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXIberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana39 min
Apr 30, 5:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana45 min
Apr 30, 6:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana38 min
Apr 30, 7:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana30 min
Apr 30, 7:42 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Baton Rouge33 min
Apr 30, 7:56 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena34 min
Apr 30, 7:59 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa31 min
Apr 30, 8:05 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Saint Helena25 min
Apr 30, 8:26 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena and 1 more34 min
Apr 30, 8:53 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington37 min
Apr 30, 8:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, Lafourche, Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint James and 4 more33 min
Apr 30, 9:07 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX98 min
Apr 30, 9:21 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint James, Saint John the Baptist24 min
Apr 30, 9:25 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX95 min
Apr 30, 9:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington44 min
Apr 30, 9:46 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Washington24 hr
Apr 30, 10:07 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAscension, Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Saint Charles and 7 more113 min
Apr 30, 10:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany66 min
Apr 30, 10:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXTangipahoa, Washington57 min
Apr 30, 10:31 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa14 min
Apr 30, 10:47 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX58 min
Apr 30, 10:56 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX49 min
Apr 30, 11:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany64 min
Apr 30, 11:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson, Orleans62 min
Apr 30, 11:16 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles and 3 more119 min
Apr 30, 11:38 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX52 min
Apr 30, 12:05 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
Apr 30, 12:27 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Apr 30, 12:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Lafourche20 min
Apr 30, 12:57 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Apr 30, 1:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Tammany3 hr
Apr 30, 1:27 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX93 min
Apr 30, 1:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines67 min
Apr 30, 1:57 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Apr 30, 2:55 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX95 min
Apr 30, 4:10 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX95 min
Apr 30, 5:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines33 min
Apr 30, 5:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
Apr 30, 5:33 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX27 min
Apr 30, 5:40 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX35 min
Apr 30, 5:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines62 min
Apr 30, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX53 min
Apr 30, 6:12 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Apr 30, 6:26 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX64 min
Apr 30, 11:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHancock, Pearl River93 min
Apr 30, 12:29 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXHancock, Harrison31 min
Apr 30, 1:22 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXHancock, Harrison, Pearl River3 hr
Apr 30, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison, Jackson113 min
Apr 30, 3:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJackson3 hr

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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.