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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Jackson, MS

March 14, 20194 counties in Mississippi

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 12:11 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2019-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 415 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2019-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 341 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
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

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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

$$

DC
4 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

$$

DC
568 
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

$$

DC
827 
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

$$

TW
292 
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 

$$

TW

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 7:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Washington36 min
Mar 13, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANBolivar45 min
Mar 13, 8:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower37 min
Mar 14, 7:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena32 min
Mar 14, 11:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala28 min
Mar 14, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw50 min
Mar 14, 12:01 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClay, Oktibbeha39 min
Mar 14, 12:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala52 min
Mar 14, 12:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw23 min
Mar 14, 12:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw25 min
Mar 14, 12:59 PM CDTTornado WarningJANChoctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha49 min
Mar 14, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln23 min
Mar 14, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin36 min
Mar 14, 1:55 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLowndes, Oktibbeha39 min
Mar 14, 2:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson42 min
Mar 14, 2:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake25 min
Mar 14, 2:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott36 min
Mar 14, 2:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Neshoba39 min
Mar 14, 2:38 PM CDTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson, Smith44 min
Mar 14, 2:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Noxubee32 min
Mar 14, 2:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton, Scott36 min
Mar 14, 3:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNewton, Scott53 min
Mar 14, 3:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Newton, Smith54 min
Mar 14, 3:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper41 min
Mar 14, 3:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLauderdale44 min
Mar 14, 3:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale49 min
Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke44 min
Mar 14, 4:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke31 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.