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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 110, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 7, 2019, 8:02 PM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 58 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2019, 8:02 PM CDT (01:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2019, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 58 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Claiborne County, MS, Copiah County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Jefferson County, MS, Lincoln County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 3:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
| Apr 7, 7:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 3 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 74 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
- 817 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1355 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 164 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 3.1
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 7, 7:40 PM CDT, 22 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 7, 7:40 PM CDT, 22 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 7, 4:34 PM CDT, 3 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-082145- Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible and some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed due to locally heavy rain amounts up to 5 inches. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. Some isolated flooding issues may persist into Monday, although the heavy rain potential will be primarily focused through tonight. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. MSZ026>033-036>038-042>044-048-053-054-059-061-082145- Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha- Holmes-Attala-Winston-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Hinds-Claiborne- Copiah-Jefferson-Franklin MS- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...This afternoon through Monday The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible and some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) This afternoon through monday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. Some isolated flooding issues may persist into Monday, although the heavy rain potential will be primarily focused through tonight. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ040-041-047-082145- Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA- Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size. One or two tornadoes are possible, as well. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed due to locally heavy rain amounts up to 5 inches. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. Some isolated flooding issues may persist into Monday, although the heavy rain potential will be primarily focused through tonight. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. MSZ039-045-046-049>052-055>058-063>066-072>074-082145- Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson- Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones- Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Mainly Tonight Mainly tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible and some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. LAZ026-MSZ060-082145- Concordia-Adams- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...This afternoon through Monday The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size. One or two tornadoes are possible, as well. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) This afternoon through monday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. Some isolated flooding issues may persist into Monday, although the heavy rain potential will be primarily focused through tonight. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. MSZ062-082145- Lincoln- 434 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...This afternoon through Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Mainly Tonight This afternoon through monday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. Some isolated flooding issues may persist into Monday, although the heavy rain potential will be primarily focused through tonight. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Mainly tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible and some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. A tornado cannot be ruled out. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible during the day Monday, with the main risks being winds up to the 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through Monday. 50 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible. Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. *FLOODING* Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely. Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely. Limited...Localized flash flooding is 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 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/ ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES... Current Watches and Warnings... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain Observed Precipitation Images... https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps River Forecast Center... https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/ Significant River Flood Outlook... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml Excessive Rainfall Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html Day 1 through 7 QPF... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml QPF Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 7, 6:58 PM CDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 658 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2019 MSZ035-036-042-080030- Humphreys MS-Yazoo MS-Holmes MS- 658 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL HOLMES...NORTH CENTRAL YAZOO AND SOUTHEASTERN HUMPHREYS COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM CDT... At 658 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Thornton, moving northwest at 25 mph. Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Holmes...north central Yazoo and southeastern Humphreys Counties, including the following locations... Eden and Silver City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Mississippi. LAT...LON 3299 9029 3293 9042 3313 9055 3319 9039 TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 155DEG 24KT 3300 9038 TW
Special weather statement, Apr 7, 7:12 PM CDT, 50 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Apr 7, 7:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Franklin | 20 min |
| Apr 7, 7:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 33 min |
| Apr 7, 7:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren | 50 min |
| Apr 7, 7:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Carroll | 34 min |
| Apr 7, 7:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay, Oktibbeha | 28 min |
| Apr 7, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Carroll, Holmes | 40 min |
| Apr 7, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin | 64 min |
| Apr 7, 7:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Holmes | 29 min |
| Apr 7, 8:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 55 min |
| Apr 7, 9:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah, Hinds | 23 min |
| Apr 7, 9:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 52 min |
| Apr 7, 9:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Marion | 38 min |
| Apr 8, 11:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 10 hr |
| Apr 8, 6:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Montgomery | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 6:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, Webster | 25 min |
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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.