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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 358, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Nov 26, 2019, 8:31 PM CST for Warren County, Mississippi; Madison Parish, Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 44 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
- Nov 26, 2019, 8:31 PM CST (02:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 26, 2019, 9:15 PM CST
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Madison Parish, LA, Tensas Parish, LA, Warren County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 3:42 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 101 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
- 6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -178 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 686 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 418 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 449 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
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 Nov 26, 5:48 PM CST, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 26, 5:48 PM CST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 548 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...SEVERE STORMS ARE POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... .UPDATE... Updated for 00Z aviation discussion && .AVIATION... 00Z TAF discussion: MVFR to IFR ceilings and vis can be expected this evening and tonight. Rain and storms will continue to affect the region with some severe storms possible. Winds will be out of the south around 20kts with gusts to 30kts. Following the frontal passage, winds will be out of the north tomorrow around 10kts. VFR conditions will return tomorrow. /28/ && .DISCUSSION... Tonight and Wednesday...A strong mid/upper level low pressure system swinging east through the Central Plain this afternoon, will abruptly eject northeast into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley tonight, and into the Great Lake regions Wednesday morning. This will result in increasing southwest flow aloft across the region, as the trough associated with the low essentially follows suit, pivoting out of the southern plains and northeast towards the Great Lakes region. At the surface, a deepening surface low will likewise abruptly shift northeast through the southern plains into the Mid- Mississippi River Valley this evening, and towards the Great Lakes region through Wednesday morning. This scenario will maintain a tight pressure gradient over the CWA, while dragging a strong cold front into and through the forecast area from late tonight through early Wednesday morning. As a result, warm breezy conditions will persist for the remainder of this afternoon and into tonight. Southerly winds ahead of the front will generally be sustained around 20 mph, gusting to between 30-40 mph at times, especially across the Delta region. Immediately behind the front's passage overnight into early Wednesday morning, winds will become northwesterly sustained between 10-15 mph, gusting to between 20-30 mph at times. Northwest winds will subside to around 10 mph as the morning progress on Wednesday, advecting in a cooler drier airmass in the process. Lows tonight will range from the lower 50s to middle 60s. Chances for showers and storms will continue increasing from west to east across the forecast area late this afternoon into tonight, as the front shifts closer to, and eventually into the area. With strong deep-layer wind shear and adequate instability in place ahead of the front, there will remain a threat of severe storms across the region, especially across the Delta where forcing will be best early in the tonight period and thus an "enhanced" risk exists. As the front shifts further east through the area late tonight and through early Wednesday morning, forcing continues to quickly pulling off to the north with instability waning in the process. That said, wind shear will remain enough so that at least a risk for severe storms will continue across much of the remainder of the CWA through early Wednesday morning. Damaging winds and tornadoes will be possible with the most intense storms, again, especially across the Delta. Rain is currently expected to be at an end across the forecast area by early afternoon Wednesday. The northwest winds behind the front will again result in slightly cooler drier conditions advecting into the region through the day. However aloft, flow will be more quasi- zonal as near-flat ridging builds into the region from the west southwest. Skies will become mostly sunny across the area, with highs Wednesday ranging from the upper 50s to around 70. /19/ Wednesday night through Monday night: Ridging will build in across the region Wednesday night behind the cold front, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Expect dry weather Thursday as ridging remains across the region. Highs Thursday will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s, with lows Thursday night in the low 40s to low 50s. As ridging continues to shift to the east and flow becomes southeasterly, highs on Friday will warm into the mid 60s to mid 70s. Some showers will be possible late Thursday night and Friday across mainly northwest portions of the area. A strong storm system will develop across the plains Friday into Friday night, and this will drive a strong cold front into the area on Saturday. With forcing, instability, and shear, severe storms will be possible Saturday through Saturday evening as the frontal system moves through the region. Please continue to stay tuned regarding this potential severe weather event. In the wake of the front, a strong surface gradient will create strong winds across the area Saturday night and Sunday. Surface high pressure will build into the area Sunday night into Monday, with temperatures falling into the 30s Monday morning. High pressure will be centered over the region Monday, with lows possibly falling into the upper 20s Monday night. /27/15/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 58 63 43 63 / 100 23 3 3 Meridian 60 68 42 63 / 100 52 3 1 Vicksburg 57 63 45 65 / 100 13 3 7 Hattiesburg 64 70 44 67 / 100 68 4 3 Natchez 58 64 47 67 / 100 21 4 7 Greenville 53 57 43 57 / 100 4 3 7 Greenwood 55 60 42 59 / 100 9 2 4 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && 28
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 26, 3:46 PM CST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 ARZ074-271200- Ashley- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds of 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. ARZ075-MSZ018-019-034-271200- Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Washington- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds of 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph, and gusts of 30 to 40 mph, are expected late this afternoon into tonight. Weak trees and limbs may break and fall. High profile vehicles could also be affected. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. MSZ030>033-038-044-048-271200- Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Leake-Hinds- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Tonight Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts of 60 mph. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph, and gusts of 30 to 40 mph, are expected late this afternoon into tonight. Weak trees and limbs may break and fall. High profile vehicles could also be affected. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. LAZ008-009-016-MSZ025>029-035>037-040>043-047-271200- West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll- Montgomery-Webster-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Issaquena-Sharkey- Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph, and gusts of 30 to 40 mph, are expected late this afternoon into tonight. Weak trees and limbs may break and fall. High profile vehicles could also be affected. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. LAZ007-015-023-271200- Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. LAZ024>026-MSZ039-045-046-049>066-072>074-271200- Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-Rankin-Scott- Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke- Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 346 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts of 60 mph. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday... Severe thunderstorms are possible within the outlook area on Saturday. This potential severe weather event is still several days away, and timing and impacts will likely be adjusted in later forecasts. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .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 tonight and Saturday. 19 && ...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. *NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS* Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts greater than 50 mph. Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected. ...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, Nov 26, 3:57 PM CST, 4 hours 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
357 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019
LAZ007-008-015-262245-
Morehouse LA-Richland LA-West Carroll LA-
357 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL MOREHOUSE...
CENTRAL RICHLAND AND SOUTHWESTERN WEST CARROLL PARISHES THROUGH 445
PM CST...
At 357 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Alto, or near Start, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Start around 405 PM CST.
Rayville around 410 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Oak Ridge and Epps.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana.
LAT...LON 3245 9194 3246 9195 3249 9193 3252 9190
3278 9161 3260 9141 3258 9145 3257 9146
3229 9187 3240 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 225DEG 36KT 3241 9189
DLLocal storm report, Nov 26, 6:50 PM CST, 1 hour 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
650 PM CST TUE NOV 26 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0609 PM TORNADO 2 NNE BASKIN 32.28N 91.73W
11/26/2019 FRANKLIN LA EMERGENCY MNGR
*** 2 INJ ***
TRAILER ROLLED ON HEMPHILL RD WITH 2
OCCUPANTS SUSTAINING INJURIES.
&&
TWLocal storm report, Nov 26, 6:51 PM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
651 PM CST TUE NOV 26 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0607 PM TORNADO 1 NNW BASKIN 32.27N 91.75W
11/26/2019 FRANKLIN LA EMERGENCY MNGR
SEVERAL HOMES DAMAGED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
BASKIN. POWER LINES WERE ALSO DOWN.
&&
TWSpecial weather statement, Nov 26, 7:59 PM CST, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 759 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 MSZ025-027-035-036-042-270230- Carroll MS-Humphreys MS-Yazoo MS-Leflore MS-Holmes MS- 759 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN HOLMES... SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL...SOUTHERN LEFLORE...NORTH CENTRAL YAZOO AND EASTERN HUMPHREYS COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM CST... At 758 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Belzoni to 7 miles southeast of Midnight. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Thornton around 810 PM CST. Howard and Tolarville around 815 PM CST. Tchula, Sidon and Seven Pines around 820 PM CST. Greenwood and Lexington around 825 PM CST. Other locations impacted by these storms include Eden, Silver City and Cruger. 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for central and north central Mississippi. LAT...LON 3356 9007 3310 9004 3291 9050 3324 9050 TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 234DEG 58KT 3319 9050 3296 9049 DL
Local storm report, Nov 26, 8:06 PM CST, 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
806 PM CST TUE NOV 26 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0651 PM TORNADO 5 NNW QUEBEC 32.50N 91.33W
11/26/2019 MADISON LA LAW ENFORCEMENT
SHERIFFS DEPUTY OBSERVED A TORNADO NORTH OF
TENDAL. TDS ALSO NOTED ON ULM AND DGX
RADARS.
&&
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 7:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo | 64 min |
| Nov 26, 7:33 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Sharkey | 19 min |
| Nov 26, 7:59 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Holmes | 31 min |
| Nov 26, 9:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo | 51 min |
| Nov 26, 9:58 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 47 min |
| Nov 26, 10:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin | 41 min |
| Nov 26, 10:18 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin, Jefferson | 42 min |
| Nov 26, 11:01 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah | 44 min |
| Nov 26, 11:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Rankin, Simpson | 58 min |
| Nov 26, 11:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin | 32 min |
| Nov 27, 12:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 54 min |
| Nov 27, 12:30 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 19 min |
| Nov 27, 1:15 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 45 min |
| Nov 27, 2:54 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 51 min |
| Nov 26, 6:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Franklin, Madison, Richland | 43 min |
| Nov 26, 6:42 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 37 min |
| Nov 26, 6:49 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | East Carroll | 30 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.