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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, MS

July 20, 2018Covington County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this special weather statement at Jul 20, 2018, 4:28 PM CDT for Covington County, Mississippi. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jul 20, 2018, 4:28 PM CDT (21:28 UTC)
Expired
Jul 20, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
32 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS

County Covington County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 111 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 2018-07-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1428 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2018-07-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1428 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-119 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
986 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
3.7

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What forecasters said that day

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NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 20, 1:05 PM CDT, 3 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 20, 1:05 PM CDT, 3 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
105 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...DANGEROUS HEAT STRESS CONTINUES WITH SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:

Thunderstorms will be the main concern at sites through the next
24 hours, especially at GWO/CBM/GTR/HKS/JAN/NMM/MEI. Isolated
strong to severe storms are a threat at GWO/CBM/GTR through this
afternoon while a more widespread threat of potent storms with
gusty winds should build into initially mentioned site this
evening through midnight. Of course frequent lightning, torrential
downpours, and temporary IFR conditions will coincide with any
storms in this axis as well through tonight. Outside of storms,
expect winds to be generally light from the west though southwest
and conditions will be mainly VFR. /BB/

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Morning update discussion:

A lot going on today. First of all, the Heat advisory has been
upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning, basically along and west of
the Greenwood...to Vicksburg...to just west of Natchez line. In
these areas the consensus of incoming short range model guidance
suggested instead of flirting with heat warning criteria these
areas would hit it hard and certainly warrant the upgrade from the
advisory. Also boosted high temperatures (not just heat index
values) in the western half of zones through the afternoon given
the weight and trends of the latest hi res data.

But there is also the risk of severe storms to deal with today as
the active "northwest flow" pattern continues in the atmospheric
upper levels. Our region got a taste of what this pattern can
deliver late yesterday into the overnight hours as a few potent
thunderstorm clusters rolled south toward I-20 before dissipating.
The juxtaposition of instability and shear will generally be even
more impressive later today than it was yesterday (when deep layer
wind shear values were on the order of 30 knots with surface based
CAPE values peaking over 5000 j/kg). Already some potent
convection has gotten going in eastern AR, although very recent
trends show weakening and reluctance to exhibit worrisome forward-
propagation. Outflow coming out from these storms could spark at
least isolated storms in northern zones through the afternoon, but
the main risk of severe weather in our region will come very late
this afternoon through around midnight as a solid squall line
develops to our north and races south/southeast. Widespread
damaging winds will be the main concern, especially in
northeastern third of the forecast area where confidence of impact
is increasing. Elsewhere in the forecast area, roughly along and
southwest of the Highway 49 corridor, the potential of impact
falls off greatly with southwest extent.

Updates to the HWO and graphics are ongoing and we will continue
to update products as we go through the afternoon and can refine
thinking on timing and level of impact. /BB/

Prior discussion below:

Today and Tonight...Isolated storms will remain possible as day
breaks across the ArkLaMiss this morning as a couple of outflow
boundaries, one over East Central Mississippi and the other moving
into Southeast Mississippi, slow their southeast progression.  With
high pressure aloft building deeper into the region today from the
west and the aforementioned slowing boundaries, it'll be primarily
over East and Southeast Mississippi where the better rain chances
will reside this afternoon.

Although high-res models agree with this scenario today, they
haven't exactly performed stellar over the past 48 hours.  So,
attention to radar and satellite will need to be paid upstream under
this continued northwest flow for any MCS or outflow activity that
could propagate southeast into the region, potentially initiating a
better coverage of convection during the today period.

Speaking of northwest flow and MCSs, global and high-res models are
in good agreement with a potentially stout affecting mainly the
eastern half of the CWA during the overnight hours.  With plenty of
instability hanging on overnight in this warm and moist airmass,
steep mid-level lapse rates, and adequate deep-layer wind shear,
some severe storms will be possible with this complex as it affects
the area later tonight.  Currently, the better potential for severe
storms will reside along and northeast of a Greenville to Meridian
line, where a "Slight Risk" for severe storms exists.  A narrow
"Marginal Risk" area reside outside the "Slight Risk" are from
Hamburg, AR, to Jackson, to Laurel.  Isolated severe storms are
possible within this "Marginal Risk" area.  Severe storms will be
capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.  In
addition, nearly continuous lightning and torrential rainfall can be
expected as will with this complex as well.

Before we get to the severe weather threat for tonight, dangerously
high levels of heat stress will continue today.  Afternoon highs
ranging from the mid 90s to around 100, coupled with dew points in
the 70s, will again promote afternoon heat index values between 105-
110, especially across the Delta region.  As a result, another "Heat
Advisory" has been hoisted for today from 11 AM until 8 PM.  If
either temperatures or dew points run higher than what's currently
being forecast this afternoon, portions of this "Heat Advisory" may
need to be escalated to an "Excessive Heat Warning".  Lows
tonight will again remain mild, and fall into the 70s. /19/

Saturday through Thursday: The primary concerns will be heat stress
and rain chances through the period.

The period will be characterized by anomalous mid to upper ridging
west to mid to upper troughing over eastern conus. This will bring
northwest flow to the region during the period. The ridging will
contract some toward the west on Saturday as upper troughing becomes
dominate from the north. Meanwhile anomalous low to midlevel temps
will continue on Saturday but will decrease on Sunday. This will
result in highs in the middle to upper 90s with some triple digit
numbers west of the MS River on Saturday. This will bring heat
indices from the around 105 to 113. The warmest indices will be over
the western areas mainly Saturday,which will decrease in coverage on
Sunday. So will maintain the heat risk in the HWO for Friday through
Sunday. Models indicate that some strong storms will be possible on
Saturday into Saturday night with northwest flow aloft. We will have
0-3km winds of around 35 knots, Vertical totals in the lower 30s in
the north,a frontal passage for lift, and good lapse rates. CAM
guidance shows a good line passing in the TN valley to the north and
east , along with isolated activity across our area. SPC has a
marginal risk for our eastern areas, since we have a severe risk for
today will hold off on that for the graphics for now. As we push
through the weekend the axis of the upper trough will spread over
the remainder of the region by Sunday. An associated upper low will
with another frontal boundary will push south across the Lower
Mississippi Valley On Wednesday. The weak closed low will wash out
over the SE Conus as upper flat ridging takes over. This will keep
rain chances across the region for the upcoming workweek with our
soupy airmass.

As far as temperatures are concern beyond this weekend with the
frontal passage readings will tone back to mainly from the upper 80s
to the lower 90s. Lows will be in the lower to middle 70s./17/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       98  76  97  76 /  11  36   8  15
Meridian      97  75  97  75 /  13  48  20  28
Vicksburg     98  76  98  76 /   7  13   5   8
Hattiesburg   96  76  99  77 /  13  20  12  10
Natchez       98  75  99  77 /   7   9   4   4
Greenville    98  75  96  74 /  17  42   8  10
Greenwood     97  74  94  73 /  18  66  16  16

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for MSZ026>033-036>039-
     042>046-048>066-072>074.

     Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for MSZ018-
     019-025-034-035-040-041-047.

LA...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for LAZ026.

     Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for
     LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025.

AR...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for ARZ074-
     075.

&&

17/19/BB
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 20, 10:12 AM CDT, 6 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

ARZ074-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ047-211515-
Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Warren-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today

High temperatures from the upper 90s to around 100 will combine
with high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 110
to 115 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to
avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to
heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 Thursday.

ARZ075-MSZ034-035-040-041-211515-
Chicot-Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, central Mississippi, northwest Mississippi, and west
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Mainly tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible over the outlook
area, mainly tonight. Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail
to the size of quarters will be the primary severe weather
threats. Nearly continuous lightning strikes and torrential
downpours can be expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the upper 90s to around 100 will combine
with high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 110
to 115 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to
avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to
heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 tonight.

MSZ018-019-025-211515-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...This afternoon into tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over the outlook area
tonight, but potentially beginning as early as this afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts up to at least 60 mph and hail to the size of
quarters will be the primary severe weather threats. Nearly
continuous lightning strikes and torrential downpours can be
expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the upper 90s to around 100 will combine
with high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 110
to 115 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to
avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to
heat stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 this afternoon
through tonight.

MSZ026>029-031>033-037>039-046-211515-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Kemper-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi,
and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over the outlook area
tonight, but potentially beginning as early as this late this
afternoon. Damaging wind gusts up to at least 60 mph and hail to
the size of quarters will be the primary severe weather threats.
Nearly continuous lightning strikes and torrential downpours can
be expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 105 to
110 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 late this
afternoon through tonight.

MSZ030-211515-
Clay-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...This afternoon and tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be likely over the outlook area
tonight, but potentially beginning as early as mid afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts up to at least 60 mph and hail to the size of
quarters will be the primary severe weather threats. Nearly
continuous lightning strikes and torrential downpours can be
expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 105 to
110 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 this
afternoon through tonight.

MSZ036-044-045-211515-
Holmes-Leake-Neshoba-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and east central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over the outlook area
tonight. Damaging wind gusts up to at least 60 mph and hail to
the size of quarters will be the primary severe weather threats.
Nearly continuous lightning strikes and torrential downpours can
be expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 105 to
110 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 tonight.

MSZ042-043-049>052-055>058-066-211515-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-
Jasper-Clarke-Jones-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible over the outlook
area tonight. Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail to the
size of quarters will be the primary severe weather threats.
Nearly continuous lightning strikes and torrential downpours can
be expected with thunderstorms as well.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 105 to
110 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 tonight.

LAZ026-MSZ048-053-054-059>065-072>074-211515-
Concordia-Hinds-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
1012 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

EXCESSIVE HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices ranging from 105 to
110 degrees this afternoon. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

High temperatures from the mid to upper 90s will combine with
high humidity levels to produce heat indices 105 to 110 each
afternoon through Monday. Precautions should be taken to avoid
strenuous outdoor activities. Check on those vulnerable to heat
stress. Stay hydrated and wear light, loose fitted clothing.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)
.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 Thursday.

50

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*EXCESSIVE HEAT*
Extreme...Maximum heat index greater than 110 degrees for 3 or
 more days in a row and/or air temperatures greater than 107
 degrees.
Significant...Maximum heat index greater than 110 degrees
 and/or air temperatures greater than 105 degrees.
Elevated...Maximum heat index 105 to 110 degrees and/or air
 temperatures greater than 103 degrees.
Limited...Maximum heat index near 105 degrees and/or air
 temperatures 100 to 103 degrees.

*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.

...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

Tropical page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/srh/tropical?office=jan
National Hurricane Center Home Page...
   https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 19, 9:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower59 min
Jul 19, 9:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower62 min
Jul 19, 10:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower, Washington73 min
Jul 19, 11:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANGrenada50 min
Jul 19, 11:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Sharkey, Washington66 min
Jul 19, 11:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Montgomery22 min
Jul 20, 12:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo64 min
Jul 20, 1:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison, Yazoo46 min
Jul 20, 1:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Madison, Warren, Yazoo53 min
Jul 20, 1:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Yazoo36 min
Jul 20, 2:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHinds, Rankin50 min
Jul 20, 9:25 AM CDTExcessive Heat WarningJANBolivar, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower and 2 more11 hr
Jul 20, 11:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANBolivar49 min
Jul 20, 12:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSunflower41 min
Jul 20, 12:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeflore, Sunflower54 min
Jul 20, 1:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore59 min
Jul 20, 2:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Holmes, Madison, Yazoo67 min
Jul 20, 2:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin25 min
Jul 20, 2:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison35 min
Jul 20, 4:10 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryJANAdams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Copiah, Covington, Forrest and 21 more28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.