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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Jackson, MS

April 2, 20186 counties in Mississippi; Ashley County, Chicot County, Arkansas

NWS Jackson, MS issued this wind advisory at Apr 2, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT for 6 counties in Mississippi; Ashley County, Chicot County, Arkansas. It took effect at Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2018, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS

Counties Ashley County, AR, Chicot County, AR, Bolivar County, MS, Grenada County, MS, Humphreys County, MS, Leflore County, MS, Sunflower County, MS, Washington County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 141 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 2018-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 93 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
637 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

835 
WWUS74 KJAN 022000
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
300 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE ARKLAMISS DELTA TUESDAY...

MSZ018-019-025-026-034-035-030400-
/O.NEW.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.180403T1500Z-180404T0300Z/
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Washington-Humphreys-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Indianola, Ruleville, 
Greenwood, Grenada, Greenville, Belzoni, and Isola
300 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. 

* TIMING...10 AM to 10 PM Tuesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected. 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing 
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when outdoors
during these conditions.

&&

$$

DL
4 follow-up statements
083 
WWUS74 KJAN 030819
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
319 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE ARKLAMISS DELTA TODAY...

ARZ074-075-031630-
/O.EXA.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.180403T1500Z-180404T0300Z/
Ashley-Chicot-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg, 
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, and Eudora
319 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...10 AM to 10 PM Tuesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and 
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when
outdoors during these conditions.

&&

$$

MSZ018-019-025-026-034-035-031630-
/O.CON.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.180403T1500Z-180404T0300Z/
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Washington-Humphreys-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Indianola, Ruleville, 
Greenwood, Grenada, Greenville, Belzoni, and Isola
319 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...10 AM to 10 PM Tuesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and 
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when
outdoors during these conditions.

&&

$$
135 
WWUS74 KJAN 031415 AAA
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
915 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE ARKLAMISS DELTA TODAY...

ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-026-034-035-032215-
/O.CON.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.180403T1500Z-180404T0300Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Washington-
Humphreys-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg, 
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, Eudora, Cleveland, 
Indianola, Ruleville, Greenwood, Grenada, Greenville, Belzoni, 
and Isola
915 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...10 AM to 10 PM Tuesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and 
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when
outdoors during these conditions.

&&

$$
362 
WWUS74 KJAN 032017 AAA
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
317 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE ARKLAMISS DELTA FOR TONIGHT...

ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-026-034-035-040300-
/O.CON.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180404T0300Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Washington-
Humphreys-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg, 
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, Eudora, Cleveland, 
Indianola, Ruleville, Greenwood, Grenada, Greenville, Belzoni, 
and Isola
317 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT THIS WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* TIMING...Until 3 AM Wednesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and 
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when
outdoors during these conditions.

&&

$$
037 
WWUS74 KJAN 040239
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
939 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE ARKLAMISS DELTA FOR
TONIGHT...

ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-026-034-035-040800-
/O.EXT.KJAN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180404T0800Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Washington-
Humphreys-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg, 
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, Eudora, Cleveland, 
Indianola, Ruleville, Greenwood, Grenada, Greenville, Belzoni, 
and Isola
939 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Until 3 AM Wednesday

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 mph possible

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will bring down large tree limbs and 
  possibly vulnerable trees. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving. High wind gusts
occasionally bring down large limbs and rotted trees causing
serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution when
outdoors during these conditions.

&&

$$

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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.