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Tornado Warning 67, NWS Jackson, MS

November 1, 2018Adams County, Franklin County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Nov 1, 2018, 2:26 AM CDT for Adams County, Franklin County, Mississippi. It was in force for 49 min. 3 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
Nov 1, 2018, 2:26 AM CDT (07:26 UTC)
Expired
Nov 1, 2018, 3:15 AM CDT
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Adams County, MS, Franklin County, MS

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 1, 2:39 AM CDTTORNADO4 Se Roxie, MSTORNADO TRAVELED NORTHEAST FOR NEARLY 14 MILES THROUGH A HEAVILY FORESTED AREA. DAMAGE WAS MOSTLY LIMITED TO TREES BUT ONE MOBILE HOME WAS BLOWN OFF ITS FOUNDATION ON BEDFORD ROAD.
Nov 1, 2:40 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Ese Roxie, MSNUMEROUS TREES DOWNED ALONG HIGHWAY 84 BETWEEN ROXIE AND MEADVILLE.
Nov 1, 2:50 AM CDTTORNADO1 Nw Bude, MSREPORT OF TREES DOWN OVER THREE QUARTER MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY 84 NEAR BUDE.

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
Oct 31, 8:14 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr
Oct 31, 11:07 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 137 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 97 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, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2018-11-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 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
97 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1135 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
215 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

271 
WFUS54 KJAN 010726
TORJAN
MSC001-037-010830-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0067.181101T0726Z-181101T0830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
226 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Adams County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 330 AM CDT.
    
* At 226 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Garden City, or 17 miles southeast of Natchez,
  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Bude around 250 AM CDT.
  Mccall Creek around 305 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Meadville.

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 3135 9119 3136 9121 3137 9121 3140 9120
      3147 9115 3157 9063 3135 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0726Z 239DEG 41KT 3137 9117 

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

$$

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4 follow-up statements
176 
WWUS54 KJAN 010736
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
236 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

MSC001-010746-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Adams MS-
236 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ADAMS COUNTY 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 CDT for south central
and southwestern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3135 9109 3142 9115 3147 9115 3157 9063
      3135 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 231DEG 36KT 3144 9109 

$$

MSC037-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Franklin MS-
236 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR FRANKLIN
COUNTY...
    
At 236 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Garden City, or 18 miles southeast of Natchez,
moving northeast at 40 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Bude around 255 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Meadville.

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 3135 9109 3142 9115 3147 9115 3157 9063
      3135 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 231DEG 36KT 3144 9109 

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

$$

DL
644 
WWUS54 KJAN 010745
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
245 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

MSC037-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Franklin MS-
245 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
FRANKLIN COUNTY...
    
At 244 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kirby, or 24 miles east of Natchez, 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Bude around 250 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Meadville.

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 3139 9096 3149 9105 3157 9063 3142 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0744Z 235DEG 41KT 3149 9098 

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

$$

DL
263 
WWUS54 KJAN 010756
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
256 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

MSC037-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Franklin MS-
256 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTY...
    
At 256 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Hope, or 26 miles west of Brookhaven, moving
northeast at 40 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
east central Franklin 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 3151 9092 3157 9063 3151 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0756Z 237DEG 34KT 3155 9089 

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

$$

DL
450 
WWUS54 KJAN 010815
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
315 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

MSC037-010824-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Franklin MS-
315 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Mississippi.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Jackson.

LAT...LON 3151 9092 3157 9063 3151 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 0813Z 239DEG 41KT 3166 9067 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 1, 1:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams, Claiborne, Jefferson90 min
Nov 1, 1:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Warren63 min
Nov 1, 1:46 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington59 min
Nov 1, 1:53 AM CDTTornado WarningJANAdams, Jefferson42 min
Nov 1, 2:00 AM CDTTornado WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo45 min
Nov 1, 2:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Warren54 min
Nov 1, 2:22 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANFranklin, Jefferson53 min
Nov 1, 2:29 AM CDTTornado WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Warren47 min
Nov 1, 2:34 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Lincoln86 min
Nov 1, 2:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore53 min
Nov 1, 2:39 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Madison, Warren, Yazoo66 min
Nov 1, 2:41 AM CDTTornado WarningJANHinds, Madison, Warren49 min
Nov 1, 3:05 AM CDTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Lincoln42 min
Nov 1, 3:07 AM CDTTornado WarningJANHolmes, Madison, Yazoo40 min
Nov 1, 3:21 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison, Rankin84 min
Nov 1, 3:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster51 min
Nov 1, 3:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Holmes62 min
Nov 1, 3:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson88 min
Nov 1, 3:34 AM CDTTornado WarningJANMadison, Rankin38 min
Nov 1, 3:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Scott, Smith85 min
Nov 1, 3:56 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANRankin15 min
Nov 1, 4:01 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANMarion20 min
Nov 1, 4:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLamar56 min
Nov 1, 4:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMarion39 min
Nov 1, 4:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster49 min
Nov 1, 4:29 AM CDTTornado WarningJANLeake, Scott27 min
Nov 1, 4:32 AM CDTTornado WarningJANScott, Smith41 min
Nov 1, 4:34 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Choctaw, Winston35 min
Nov 1, 4:36 AM CDTTornado WarningJANForrest, Lamar21 min
Nov 1, 4:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington50 min
Nov 1, 4:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton66 min
Nov 1, 4:54 AM CDTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Smith54 min
Nov 1, 5:03 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper72 min
Nov 1, 5:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJones56 min
Nov 1, 5:08 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha67 min
Nov 1, 5:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee, Winston63 min
Nov 1, 5:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar39 min
Nov 1, 5:20 AM CDTTornado WarningJANNoxubee, Winston35 min
Nov 1, 5:27 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANJones2 hr
Nov 1, 5:38 AM CDTTornado WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale67 min
Nov 1, 5:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke64 min
Nov 1, 5:46 AM CDTTornado WarningJANLowndes, Oktibbeha40 min
Nov 1, 5:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale68 min
Nov 1, 6:18 AM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke, Lauderdale35 min

Nearby

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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.