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Tornado Warning 69, NWS Jackson, MS

November 1, 2018Hinds County, Madison County, Warren County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Nov 1, 2018, 2:41 AM CDT for Hinds County, Madison County, Warren 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, 2:41 AM CDT (07:41 UTC)
Expired
Nov 1, 2018, 3:30 AM CDT
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Hinds County, MS, Madison County, MS, Warren County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 1, 3:00 AM CDTTORNADO4 W Bolton, MSTHIS BRIEF AND WEAK EF0 TORNADO BEGAN JUST NORTH OF I-20 ON CLOVER HILL CIRCLE WHERE THE METAL ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF AN OUTBUILDING. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST TO SOUTH FARR ROAD BUT NO EVIDENCE OF TORNADIC DAMAGE WAS FOUND AFTER THIS POINT. ASIDE FROM THE M
Nov 1, 3:18 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nne Clinton, MSSEVERAL TREES DOWNED IN CLINTON NEAR THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EXIT. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Nov 1, 3:25 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Nw Jackson, MSLARGE LIMBS (3-4 INCHES) DOWNED BLOCKING ONE LANE ON HIGHWAY 49 SOUTHEAST OF THE PRESIDENTIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION.

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, 11:07 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 45 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.

934 
WFUS54 KJAN 010741
TORJAN
MSC049-089-149-010830-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0069.181101T0741Z-181101T0830Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Warren County in west central Mississippi...
  Central Hinds County in central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Madison County in central Mississippi...

* Until 330 AM CDT.
    
* At 241 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Bovina, or 8 miles east of Vicksburg, moving east
  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...
  Flowers around 245 AM CDT.
  Edwards and Youngton around 250 AM CDT.
  Bolton and Brownsville around 305 AM CDT.
  Clinton around 315 AM CDT.
  Pocahontas around 320 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 3250 9057 3251 9055 3250 9052 3252 9052
      3253 9049 3260 9027 3228 9023 3227 9079
      3244 9080
TIME...MOT...LOC 0741Z 259DEG 37KT 3235 9073 

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

$$

TW
3 follow-up statements
188 
WWUS54 KJAN 010754
SVSJAN

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

MSC149-010804-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Warren MS-
254 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WARREN 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 central and
west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3234 9065 3234 9063 3237 9064 3244 9059
      3245 9060 3248 9061 3250 9059 3251 9055
      3250 9052 3252 9052 3260 9027 3228 9023
      3227 9067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0754Z 259DEG 37KT 3238 9057 

$$

MSC049-089-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Hinds MS-Madison MS-
254 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HINDS AND SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES...
    
At 254 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Edwards, or 14 miles west of Clinton, moving east 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...
  Bolton and Brownsville around 305 AM CDT.
  Clinton around 315 AM CDT.
  Pocahontas around 320 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 3234 9065 3234 9063 3237 9064 3244 9059
      3245 9060 3248 9061 3250 9059 3251 9055
      3250 9052 3252 9052 3260 9027 3228 9023
      3227 9067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0754Z 259DEG 37KT 3238 9057 

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

$$

TW
370 
WWUS54 KJAN 010809
SVSJAN

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

MSC049-089-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Hinds MS-Madison MS-
309 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HINDS AND SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES...
    
At 309 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bolton, or near Clinton, moving east 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...
  Clinton around 315 AM CDT.
  Pocahontas around 320 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 3260 9027 3228 9023 3227 9049 3253 9049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0809Z 259DEG 36KT 3239 9042 

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

$$

TW
033 
WWUS54 KJAN 010819
SVSJAN

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

MSC089-010829-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Madison MS-
319 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

LAT...LON 3249 9026 3228 9023 3227 9039 3249 9039
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 259DEG 37KT 3241 9029 

$$

MSC049-010830-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181101T0830Z/
Hinds MS-
319 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HINDS COUNTY...
    
At 319 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pocahontas, or near Clinton, moving east 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
central Hinds 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 3249 9026 3228 9023 3227 9039 3249 9039
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 259DEG 37KT 3241 9029 

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

$$

TW

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, 2:26 AM CDTTornado WarningJANAdams, Franklin49 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, 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.