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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Jackson, MS

February 23, 2019Kemper County, Neshoba County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Feb 23, 2019, 4:24 PM CST for Kemper County, Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was in force for 66 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 23, 2019, 4:24 PM CST (22:24 UTC)
Expired: Feb 23, 2019, 5:30 PM CST
In force: 66 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Kemper County, MS, Neshoba County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 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
Feb 23, 12:26 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 136 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 735 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 553 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 278 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.2
Supercell composite: 6.4

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The text

As transmitted.

813 
WFUS54 KJAN 232224
TORJAN
MSC069-099-232330-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0013.190223T2224Z-190223T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
424 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Kemper County in east central Mississippi...
  Southeastern Neshoba County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CST.
    
* At 424 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bethsaida, or 8 miles south of Philadelphia,
  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...
  House around 430 PM CST.
  Herbert Springs around 435 PM CST.
  Forestdale around 440 PM CST.
  Damascus around 445 PM CST.
  Liberty and Bluff Springs around 450 PM CST.
  De Kalb around 505 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Tucker
and Scooba.

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 3279 8837 3258 8892 3258 8914 3269 8921
      3293 8873 3293 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 242DEG 34KT 3265 8908 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

GRG

3 follow-up statements

016 
WWUS54 KJAN 232249
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
449 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

MSC099-232258-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190223T2330Z/
Neshoba MS-
449 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NESHOBA 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 800 PM CST for east central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3286 8836 3271 8891 3284 8891 3293 8873
      3293 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 237DEG 35KT 3278 8884 

$$

MSC069-232330-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190223T2330Z/
Kemper MS-
449 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
KEMPER COUNTY...
    
At 448 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bluff Springs, or 7 miles south of Preston, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Kemper County, including the following locations... Scooba.

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 3286 8836 3271 8891 3284 8891 3293 8873
      3293 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 237DEG 35KT 3278 8884 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CME

289 
WWUS54 KJAN 232258
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
458 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

MSC069-232330-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190223T2330Z/
Kemper MS-
458 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
KEMPER COUNTY...
    
At 458 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Preston, moving northeast at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Bluff Springs.

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 3286 8836 3276 8886 3287 8885 3293 8873
      3293 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 240DEG 31KT 3284 8876 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

GRG

415 
WWUS54 KJAN 232314
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
514 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

MSC069-232330-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190223T2330Z/
Kemper MS-
514 PM CST SAT FEB 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEMPER COUNTY...
    
At 513 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Gholson, or 12 miles east of Preston,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Kemper County.

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 3286 8836 3281 8871 3293 8870 3293 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 244DEG 32KT 3290 8861 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 22, 6:11 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis	18 min
Feb 22, 9:43 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Washington	6 hr
Feb 23, 3:45 AM CST	Areal Flood Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Sunflower, Washington	12 hr
Feb 23, 2:08 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Yazoo	37 min
Feb 23, 2:13 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Washington	62 min
Feb 23, 2:14 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Madison, Yazoo	46 min
Feb 23, 2:22 PM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Madison, Yazoo	38 min
Feb 23, 2:34 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Warren	41 min
Feb 23, 2:41 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Adams, Jefferson	64 min
Feb 23, 2:53 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Yazoo	52 min
Feb 23, 2:59 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Yazoo	30 min
Feb 23, 3:13 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Washington	47 min
Feb 23, 3:30 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne	45 min
Feb 23, 3:41 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Choctaw, Winston	49 min
Feb 23, 3:50 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Neshoba	55 min
Feb 23, 3:50 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Madison, Rankin, Scott	25 min
Feb 23, 3:55 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster	50 min
Feb 23, 4:01 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds	17 min
Feb 23, 4:08 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Oktibbeha	67 min
Feb 23, 4:49 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lowndes	41 min
Feb 23, 4:56 PM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Lowndes	40 min
Feb 23, 5:02 PM CST	Tornado Warning	JAN	Noxubee	43 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.