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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2019, 9:26 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 45 min. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 13, 2019, 9:26 PM CDT (02:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2019, 10:11 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Covington County, MS, Jasper County, MS, Jones County, MS, Smith County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 9:30 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wnw Hopewell, MS | A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON SALEM SCHOOL ROAD AT BLAKENEY CREEK CHURCH ROAD. |
| Apr 13, 9:30 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Nnw Collins, MS | TREE ON A HOUSE IN COLLINS WITH LIVE POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Apr 13, 9:36 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AT DECAR PAGE DRIVE AND LILY VALLEY CHURCH ROAD. |
| Apr 13, 9:39 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | *** 2 INJ *** THIS EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BOYD DUCKWORTH AND LILLY VALLEY CHURCH ROADS AND MOVED NORTHEAST CROSSING DECAR PAGE DR, AND GILMER RD BEFORE CROSSING INTO SMITH COUNTY. IT THEN MOVED ACROSS SMITH CO RD 21D, AND ALONG OLD GI |
| Apr 13, 9:45 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | TREES WERE DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 18, AND A SHED WAS DESTROYED. PICTURES RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Apr 13, 10:00 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Bay Springs, MS | A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE FRONT OF A HOUSE ON COUNTY ROAD 182A. |
| Apr 13, 10:13 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Hopewell, MS | TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF HWY 532 AND SALEM SCHOOL RD. |
| Apr 13, 10:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | HOME DAMAGED. TREES SNAPPED AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN. |
| Apr 13, 10:16 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | SIX MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED ON LILLY VALLEY CHURCH ROAD. SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED. ALONG WITH OTHER DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES. |
| Apr 13, 10:18 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. |
| Apr 13, 10:19 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Hot Coffee, MS | TREES DOWN ALONG GILMORE RD. |
| Apr 13, 10:19 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Soso, MS | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF TREES DOWN IN SOSO. |
| Apr 13, 10:20 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Wnw Hopewell, MS | TREE DOWN ON DILMORE DENNIS RD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:11 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 103 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
- 200 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1309 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 434 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 639 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 2.1
The text
As transmitted.
054
WFUS54 KJAN 140226
TORJAN
MSC031-061-067-129-140330-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0039.190414T0226Z-190414T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
926 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
Southeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northeastern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 926 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Collins, 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...
Hebron around 940 PM CDT.
Taylorsville around 945 PM CDT.
Stringer around 955 PM CDT.
Moss around 1000 PM CDT.
Bay Springs and Vernon around 1005 PM CDT.
Turnerville around 1010 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena, Montrose, Louin and Soso.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8893 3182 8894 3180 8894 3161 8960
3171 8967 3216 8927 3185 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 229DEG 39KT 3166 8959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
NF3 follow-up statements
176
WWUS54 KJAN 140246 RRA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
946 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
MSC031-067-140256-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190414T0330Z/
Covington MS-Jones MS-
946 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHERN JONES
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central,
southeastern and east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3183 8893 3179 8950 3179 8952 3183 8956
3216 8927 3185 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 218DEG 29KT 3182 8945
$$
MSC061-129-140330-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190414T0330Z/
Jasper MS-Smith MS-
946 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
JASPER AND SOUTHEASTERN SMITH COUNTIES...
At 946 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Taylorsville, or
11 miles west of Stringer, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Stringer around 1005 PM CDT.
Bay Springs around 1015 PM CDT.
Turnerville around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena, Montrose and Louin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8893 3179 8950 3179 8952 3183 8956
3216 8927 3185 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 218DEG 29KT 3182 8945
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
NF510
WWUS54 KJAN 140259
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
959 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
MSC061-129-140330-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190414T0330Z/
Jasper MS-Smith MS-
959 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JASPER AND EAST CENTRAL SMITH COUNTIES...
At 959 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bay Springs, or 8 miles northwest of Stringer,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Bay Springs around 1010 PM CDT.
Turnerville around 1015 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sylvarena, Montrose and Louin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3185 8936 3194 8947 3216 8927 3196 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0259Z 220DEG 30KT 3195 8937
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
NF027
WWUS54 KJAN 140311
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1011 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
MSC061-129-140321-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190414T0330Z/
Jasper MS-Smith MS-
1011 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JASPER AND EAST CENTRAL SMITH
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central and
east central Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3185 8936 3194 8947 3216 8927 3196 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 229DEG 39KT 3204 8925
$$
NFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 24 min |
| Apr 13, 7:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 54 min |
| Apr 13, 7:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 2 hr |
| Apr 13, 7:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison | 47 min |
| Apr 13, 7:18 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Leake | 117 min |
| Apr 13, 7:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson | 83 min |
| Apr 13, 7:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Hinds, Warren | 33 min |
| Apr 13, 7:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake | 38 min |
| Apr 13, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Winston | 37 min |
| Apr 13, 8:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw | 28 min |
| Apr 13, 8:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion | 58 min |
| Apr 13, 8:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster | 58 min |
| Apr 13, 8:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Webster | 33 min |
| Apr 13, 8:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 45 min |
| Apr 13, 8:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster | 43 min |
| Apr 13, 9:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:14 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Leake | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Leake, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston | 82 min |
| Apr 13, 9:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Oktibbeha, Winston | 49 min |
| Apr 13, 10:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba, Newton | 41 min |
| Apr 13, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Smith | 60 min |
| Apr 13, 10:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale | 67 min |
| Apr 13, 10:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clay | 34 min |
| Apr 13, 10:49 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 116 min |
| Apr 13, 10:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes | 40 min |
| Apr 13, 11:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Jones, Lauderdale | 67 min |
| Apr 13, 11:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 11:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee | 24 min |
| Apr 14, 1:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Clay, Oktibbeha | 12 hr |
| Apr 14, 3:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 35 min |
| Apr 14, 10:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala | 59 hr |
| Apr 14, 10:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 8 days |
| Apr 14, 10:39 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Marion | 21 days |
| Apr 14, 10:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 24 hr |
| Apr 14, 10:45 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke | 59 hr |
| Apr 14, 11:49 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Washington | 9 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.