Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 78, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Nov 1, 2018, 4:54 AM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 54 min. 4 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, 4:54 AM CDT (09:54 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 1, 2018, 5:48 AM CDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jasper County, MS, Newton County, MS, Scott County, MS, Smith County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 4:56 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 10 Ssw Lake, MS | A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE MOVING FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTHEAST ACROSS SMITH COUNTY DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2018. ITS ASSOCIATED WIND GUST RESULTED IN SEVERAL SNAPPED SOFTWOOD TREES MAINLY ALONG COUNTRY ROAD 515. |
| Nov 1, 5:01 AM CDT | TORNADO | 9 Ssw Lake, MS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 9 SSW LAKE. A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCED AN EF1 TORNADO, WHICH MOVED FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTHEAST ACROSS RURAL NORTHEAST SMITH COUNTY TO ACROSS RURAL SOUTHEAST SCOTT COUNTY. THIS TORNADO CAUSED LARGE TREE LIMBS A |
| Nov 1, 5:01 AM CDT | TORNADO | 9 Ssw Lake, MS | A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCED AN EF1 TORNADO, WHICH MOVED FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTHEAST ACROSS RURAL NORTHEAST SMITH COUNTY TO ACROSS RURAL SOUTHEAST SCOTT COUNTY. THIS TORNADO CAUSED LARGE TREE LIMBS AND TRUNKS TO SNAP. A LARGE PINE TREE THAT SNAPPED |
| Nov 1, 5:25 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Decatur, MS | SEVERAL TREES DOWN AROUND THE COUNTY. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 11:07 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 78 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
427
WFUS54 KJAN 010954
TORJAN
MSC061-101-123-129-011100-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0078.181101T0954Z-181101T1100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
454 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
Newton County in east central Mississippi...
Northeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Southeastern Scott County in central Mississippi...
* Until 600 AM CDT.
* At 454 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Homewood, or 11 miles south of Forest, 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...
Roberts around 510 AM CDT.
Lawrence around 515 AM CDT.
Newton around 525 AM CDT.
Decatur and Stratton around 530 AM CDT.
Little Rock around 540 AM CDT.
Duffee around 545 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
and Hickory.
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 3209 8943 3213 8949 3220 8954 3258 8904
3258 8892 3235 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 0954Z 233DEG 40KT 3219 8946
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
195 follow-up statements
855
WWUS54 KJAN 011006
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
506 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
MSC061-129-011016-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Jasper MS-Smith MS-
506 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JASPER AND NORTHEASTERN SMITH
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for central and
east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3222 8932 3223 8936 3231 8940 3236 8934
3258 8904 3258 8892 3235 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1006Z 233DEG 40KT 3227 8933
$$
MSC101-123-011100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Newton MS-Scott MS-
506 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CDT FOR NEWTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...
At 506 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Roberts, or 10 miles southeast of Forest, 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...
Lawrence around 515 AM CDT.
Newton around 525 AM CDT.
Decatur and Stratton around 530 AM CDT.
Little Rock around 540 AM CDT.
Duffee around 545 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
and Hickory.
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 3222 8932 3223 8936 3231 8940 3236 8934
3258 8904 3258 8892 3235 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1006Z 233DEG 40KT 3227 8933
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19490
WWUS54 KJAN 011014
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
514 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
MSC123-011024-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Scott MS-
514 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3225 8923 3227 8928 3231 8930 3239 8929
3258 8904 3258 8892 3235 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1014Z 233DEG 40KT 3233 8924
$$
MSC101-011100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Newton MS-
514 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
NEWTON COUNTY...
At 514 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lawrence, or near Newton, 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...
Decatur and Stratton around 530 AM CDT.
Duffee and Little Rock around 540 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hickory.
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 3225 8923 3227 8928 3231 8930 3239 8929
3258 8904 3258 8892 3235 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1014Z 233DEG 40KT 3233 8924
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19084
WWUS54 KJAN 011023
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
523 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
MSC101-011100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Newton MS-
523 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON COUNTY...
At 523 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Decatur, or near Newton, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Decatur around 530 AM CDT.
Little Rock around 540 AM CDT.
Duffee around 545 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3235 8916 3236 8921 3242 8922 3258 8904
3258 8892 3239 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1023Z 230DEG 36KT 3239 8917
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19812
WWUS54 KJAN 011032
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
532 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
MSC101-011100-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Newton MS-
532 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON COUNTY...
At 532 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Decatur, or near
Newton, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Duffee around 545 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3236 8913 3238 8916 3244 8920 3258 8904
3258 8892 3239 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1032Z 255DEG 44KT 3238 8907
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19930
WWUS54 KJAN 011048
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
548 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
MSC101-011058-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-181101T1100Z/
Newton MS-
548 AM CDT THU NOV 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NEWTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3236 8913 3238 8916 3244 8920 3258 8904
3258 8892 3239 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1047Z 233DEG 40KT 3249 8890
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson | 90 min |
| Nov 1, 1:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren | 63 min |
| Nov 1, 1:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington | 59 min |
| Nov 1, 1:53 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Adams, Jefferson | 42 min |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo | 45 min |
| Nov 1, 2:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Warren | 54 min |
| Nov 1, 2:22 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Franklin, Jefferson | 53 min |
| Nov 1, 2:26 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin | 49 min |
| Nov 1, 2:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Warren | 47 min |
| Nov 1, 2:34 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Lincoln | 86 min |
| Nov 1, 2:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore | 53 min |
| Nov 1, 2:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Madison, Warren, Yazoo | 66 min |
| Nov 1, 2:41 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Warren | 49 min |
| Nov 1, 3:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lincoln | 42 min |
| Nov 1, 3:07 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Holmes, Madison, Yazoo | 40 min |
| Nov 1, 3:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 84 min |
| Nov 1, 3:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 51 min |
| Nov 1, 3:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 62 min |
| Nov 1, 3:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson | 88 min |
| Nov 1, 3:34 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 38 min |
| Nov 1, 3:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Scott, Smith | 85 min |
| Nov 1, 3:56 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin | 15 min |
| Nov 1, 4:01 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Marion | 20 min |
| Nov 1, 4:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lamar | 56 min |
| Nov 1, 4:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Marion | 39 min |
| Nov 1, 4:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster | 49 min |
| Nov 1, 4:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Leake, Scott | 27 min |
| Nov 1, 4:32 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Scott, Smith | 41 min |
| Nov 1, 4:34 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Winston | 35 min |
| Nov 1, 4:36 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 21 min |
| Nov 1, 4:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington | 50 min |
| Nov 1, 4:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton | 66 min |
| Nov 1, 5:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper | 72 min |
| Nov 1, 5:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jones | 56 min |
| Nov 1, 5:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 67 min |
| Nov 1, 5:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 63 min |
| Nov 1, 5:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 39 min |
| Nov 1, 5:20 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 35 min |
| Nov 1, 5:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 2 hr |
| Nov 1, 5:38 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 67 min |
| Nov 1, 5:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 64 min |
| Nov 1, 5:46 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 40 min |
| Nov 1, 5:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 68 min |
| Nov 1, 6:18 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 35 min |
Nearby
Tornado Warnings in Mississippi, 2018Every tornado warning in 2018Tornadoes in 2018
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.