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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2019, 1:02 PM CDT for 4 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 outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2019, 1:02 PM CDT (18:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2019, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 58 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Choctaw County, MS, Noxubee County, MS, Oktibbeha County, MS, Winston County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 12:11 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 144 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
- 415 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -79 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 827 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 341 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 423 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted.
411
WFUS54 KJAN 141802
TORJAN
MSC019-103-105-159-141900-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0021.190314T1802Z-190314T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
102 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Noxubee County in east central Mississippi...
Southern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northern Winston County in east central Mississippi...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 102 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Zama, or 12 miles west of
Louisville, moving northeast at 45 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...
Louisville around 115 PM CDT.
Millcreek around 125 PM CDT.
Betheden around 130 PM CDT.
Craig Springs around 135 PM CDT.
Oktoc around 150 PM CDT.
Sessums around 155 PM CDT.
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 3320 8868 3309 8900 3305 8932 3319 8932
3330 8909 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 242DEG 39KT 3310 8927
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DC4 follow-up statements
356
WWUS54 KJAN 141820
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
120 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
MSC019-141830-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Choctaw MS-
120 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHOCTAW COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central,
northeastern and east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3320 8868 3309 8900 3308 8911 3328 8911
3329 8909 3330 8909 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 242DEG 39KT 3319 8907
$$
MSC103-105-159-141900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Noxubee MS-Oktibbeha MS-Winston MS-
120 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NOXUBEE...SOUTHERN OKTIBBEHA AND NORTHEASTERN WINSTON
COUNTIES...
At 120 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Louisville, moving northeast at 45 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...
Millcreek around 125 PM CDT.
Betheden around 130 PM CDT.
Craig Springs around 135 PM CDT.
Oktoc around 145 PM CDT.
Sessums around 155 PM CDT.
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 3320 8868 3309 8900 3308 8911 3328 8911
3329 8909 3330 8909 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 242DEG 39KT 3319 8907
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DC568
WWUS54 KJAN 141828
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
128 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
MSC103-105-159-141900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Noxubee MS-Oktibbeha MS-Winston MS-
128 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NOXUBEE...SOUTHERN OKTIBBEHA AND NORTHEASTERN WINSTON
COUNTIES...
At 128 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Betheden, or 8 miles northeast of Louisville, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Craig Springs around 135 PM CDT.
Oktoc around 150 PM CDT.
Sessums around 155 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3325 8868 3319 8898 3319 8906 3331 8906
3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 240DEG 39KT 3323 8900
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DC827
WWUS54 KJAN 141839
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
139 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
MSC103-159-141849-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Noxubee MS-Winston MS-
139 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN NOXUBEE AND NORTHEASTERN
WINSTON COUNTIES 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 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3329 8868 3329 8894 3336 8893 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 240DEG 40KT 3331 8884
$$
MSC105-141900-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Oktibbeha MS-
139 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN OKTIBBEHA COUNTY...
At 139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Oktoc, or 9 miles south of Starkville, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Oktoc around 145 PM CDT.
Sessums around 150 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3329 8868 3329 8894 3336 8893 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 240DEG 40KT 3331 8884
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
TW292
WWUS54 KJAN 141855
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
155 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
MSC105-141905-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190314T1900Z/
Oktibbeha MS-
155 PM CDT THU MAR 14 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OKTIBBEHA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 200 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3329 8868 3329 8894 3336 8893 3346 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 242DEG 39KT 3339 8866
$$
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 7:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Washington | 36 min |
| Mar 13, 8:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 45 min |
| Mar 13, 8:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Sunflower | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 7:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 11:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 11:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 12:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clay, Oktibbeha | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 12:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 52 min |
| Mar 14, 12:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 12:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 12:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 1:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 1:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 1:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 2:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 42 min |
| Mar 14, 2:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 2:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 2:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 2:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson, Smith | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Noxubee | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 2:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton, Scott | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 3:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Newton, Scott | 53 min |
| Mar 14, 3:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Newton, Smith | 54 min |
| Mar 14, 3:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 3:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 3:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 4:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 31 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.