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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this special weather statement at Apr 22, 2018, 3:39 PM CDT for Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was in force for 36 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
- Apr 22, 2018, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 22, 2018, 4:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
County Noxubee County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 162 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
- 29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -102 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 562 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 286 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 264 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 22, 12:30 PM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 22, 12:30 PM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 1235 PM CDT Sun Apr 22 2018 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025-034>036- 040>043-047-048-053-054-059>062-231745- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar- Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Issaquena-Sharkey- Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams- Franklin MS-Lincoln- 1235 PM CDT Sun Apr 22 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and western portions of central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Saturday. MSZ029>033-037>039-044>046-050>052-055>058-063>066-072>074-231745- Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee- Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper- Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- 1235 PM CDT Sun Apr 22 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern portions of central and south Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...through 5 PM FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...through 5 PM Isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two are possible through early evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image2.png) Localized rainfall amounts of up to 1 to 3 inches are possible through early this evening. This could result in localized flash flooding. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region the rest of today. MSZ026>028-049-231745- Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Rankin- 1235 PM CDT Sun Apr 22 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...through early this afternoon Localized rainfall amounts of up to 1 to 3 inches are possible through late this afternoon. This could result in localized flash flooding. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/image1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Saturday. DL && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected. Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant severe weather possible. Enhanced...Severe storms expected. Slight...Severe storms possible. Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible. *FLOODING* Extreme...Confident in significant flooding. Significant...Significant flooding possible. Elevated...Confident in flooding. Limited...Flooding possible. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... NWS JAN Home page... https://www.weather.gov/jan Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe Latest Weather Briefing... https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing Find NWS JAN on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Twitter... @NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Youtube... https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES... Storm Prediction Center (SPC)... www.spc.noaa.gov/ Meso Analysis... www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/ Day 1 through 3 Outlooks... www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ Storm Reports... www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/ ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES... Current Watches and Warnings... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain Observed Precipitation Images... https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps River Forecast Center... https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/ Significant River Flood Outlook... www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall... www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml Excessive Rainfall Discussion... www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html Day 1 through 7 QPF... www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml QPF Discussion... www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html
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Special weather statement, Apr 22, 10:50 AM CDT, 4 hours 49 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1147 AM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
MSZ055-063-064-221730-
Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-Simpson MS-
1147 AM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL AFFECT SOUTH SIMPSON...NORTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM CDT...
At 1146 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a showers with gusty
wind near Hebron, or 14 miles south of Pinola, moving northeast at
25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these showers.
Locations impacted include...
Shivers, Clem, New Hebron and Silver Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
&&
LAT...LON 3172 9011 3191 8986 3175 8976 3166 8976
3157 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 1646Z 241DEG 21KT 3167 9002
DLSpecial weather statement, Apr 22, 12:34 PM CDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1234 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
MSZ055-056-221815-
Smith MS-Simpson MS-
1234 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A GUSTY THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN SIMPSON AND CENTRAL
SMITH COUNTIES UNTIL 115 PM CDT...
At 1233 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a gusty thunderstorm
near Sanatorium, or near Magee, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sanatorium around 1240 PM CDT.
Magee around 1245 PM CDT.
Martinville around 1250 PM CDT.
Raleigh and Center Ridge around 115 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Sylvarena and Mize.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3186 8994 3205 8976 3205 8973 3208 8973
3220 8962 3198 8932 3178 8969 3177 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1733Z 232DEG 25KT 3184 8981
BYBSpecial weather statement, Apr 22, 3:39 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
339 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
MSZ039-046-222115-
Kemper MS-Noxubee MS-
339 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN NOXUBEE AND NORTH
CENTRAL KEMPER COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT...
At 338 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Gholson, or 12 miles east of Preston, moving northeast at 45
mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Macon and Paulette around 355 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Shuqualak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3295 8835 3279 8859 3289 8877 3320 8861
3307 8833
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 218DEG 39KT 3291 8862
17The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 9:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis | 40 min |
| Apr 22, 9:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson | 20 min |
| Apr 22, 10:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 41 min |
| Apr 22, 10:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lincoln | 64 min |
| Apr 22, 10:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lincoln | 43 min |
| Apr 22, 10:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 25 min |
| Apr 22, 11:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lawrence | 41 min |
| Apr 22, 11:23 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 52 min |
| Apr 22, 11:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 43 min |
| Apr 22, 12:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 41 min |
| Apr 22, 12:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 19 min |
| Apr 22, 3:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 36 min |
| Apr 22, 4:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Noxubee | 15 min |
| Apr 22, 4:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 58 min |
| Apr 22, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 23 min |
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