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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 334, NWS Jackson, MS

August 14, 2019Clarke County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 14, 2019, 5:32 PM CDT for Clarke County, Mississippi. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Aug 14, 2019, 5:32 PM CDT (22:32 UTC)
Expired: Aug 14, 2019, 6:00 PM CDT
In force: 28 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Clarke County, MS

The radar

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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 Aug 14, 3:10 PM CDT, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 14, 3:10 PM CDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 14, 3:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 17 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
315 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025>039-152015-
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-
Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
315 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and
north central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 is not expected through next Tuesday.

LAZ007>009-016-MSZ040>052-152015-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-
Newton-Lauderdale-
315 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, and central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon

Through the remainder of this afternoon, dangerous heat stress
conditions will occur for several hours with maximum heat index
values near 105 degrees possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 is not expected through next Tuesday.

LAZ015-023-152015-
Richland-Franklin LA-
315 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon

Through the remainder of this afternoon, dangerous heat stress
conditions will occur for several hours with maximum heat index
values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 is not expected through next Tuesday.

LAZ024>026-MSZ053>066-072>074-152015-
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-
Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
315 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and
south central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through early evening

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon

The rest of this afternoon through early evening, isolated severe
thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts are possible mainly
this afternoon.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Through the remainder of this afternoon, dangerous heat stress
conditions will occur for several hours with maximum heat index
values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 tonight.

23

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*DANGEROUS HEAT*
Extreme...Extreme heat is expected with peak heat index values
 in excess of 110 degrees for multiple days. Heat stroke continues
 to be a major concern.
Significant...Dangerous heat expected with peak heat index values
 in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant
 concern.
Elevated...Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values
 ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely.
Limited...Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as
 heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will
 be possible.

*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.

...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

Tropical page...
   https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=jan
National Hurricane Center Home Page...
   https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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/

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 2:38 PM CDT, 2 hours 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
238 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

MSZ063-064-142015-
Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
238 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL LAWRENCE AND
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT...

At 237 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Prentiss, or 19 miles south of Pinola, moving south at 10 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Carson around 305 PM CDT.
  Progress and Oak Vale around 315 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Bassfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3139 8997 3140 8998 3165 8998 3167 8980
      3144 8968 3144 8982 3139 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 006DEG 7KT 3160 8989

TW

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 2:48 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
248 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

MSZ072-142015-
Marion MS-
248 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY UNTIL
315 PM CDT...

At 248 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Bunker Hill, or 9 miles northeast of Columbia, moving southeast
at 10 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Improve around 310 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3131 8983 3139 8983 3139 8982 3144 8982
      3143 8965 3131 8966
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 335DEG 10KT 3138 8976

TW

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 2:58 PM CDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
258 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

MSZ072-142030-
Marion MS-
258 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY UNTIL
330 PM CDT...

At 257 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Columbia, moving south at 10 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Pinebur around 330 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3131 8979 3131 8965 3109 8966 3109 8979
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 341DEG 10KT 3124 8972

TW

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 3:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
334 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

MSZ072-073-142100-
Lamar MS-Marion MS-
334 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND
SOUTHWESTERN LAMAR COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM CDT...

At 334 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Baxterville, or 7 miles east of Sandy Hook, moving south at 15
mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Marion
and southwestern Lamar Counties.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8977 3117 8977 3120 8966 3101 8954
      3101 8955 3100 8955
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 346DEG 13KT 3104 8967

TW

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 5:15 PM CDT, 17 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
515 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

MSZ058-142230-
Clarke MS-
515 PM CDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY UNTIL
530 PM CDT...

At 515 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near De Soto, or near Quitman, moving south at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Clarke
County, including the following locations... Shubuta.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3185 8864 3184 8875 3208 8877 3210 8857
      3189 8849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 350DEG 30KT 3198 8864

TW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 14, 6:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Madison	31 min
Aug 14, 6:30 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala	30 min
Aug 14, 6:38 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leake	37 min
Aug 14, 7:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leake	31 min
Aug 14, 7:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Scott	32 min
Aug 14, 8:00 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Scott	30 min
Aug 14, 8:33 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Smith	27 min
Aug 14, 9:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	31 min
Aug 14, 10:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Copiah	31 min
Aug 14, 2:38 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Jefferson Davis	37 min
Aug 14, 2:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Marion	27 min
Aug 14, 2:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Marion	32 min
Aug 14, 3:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lamar	26 min
Aug 14, 5:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Clarke	15 min
Aug 14, 5:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke	27 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.