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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Jackson, MS

April 18, 2019Franklin County, Lincoln County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 18, 2019, 1:57 PM CDT for Franklin County, Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was in force for 63 min. 4 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 18, 2019, 1:57 PM CDT (18:57 UTC)
Expired: Apr 18, 2019, 3:00 PM CDT
In force: 63 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Franklin County, MS, Lincoln County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 W Auburn, MS	A FEW TREES AND MANY LARGE LIMBS DOWN, BROKEN OFF.
Apr 18, 2:16 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Wsw Auburn, MS	SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED OR LARGE PORTIONS BROKEN OFF ALONG HIGHWAY 569, 98 AND THE NORTH END OF GREENSBURG RD.
Apr 18, 2:25 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	5 Wnw Enterprise, MS	TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 51 AND ARGYLE TRAIL.
Apr 18, 2:32 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	7 Nnw Harmony, MS	SPORADIC TREE DAMAGE ACROSS THE COUNTY.

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 18, 10:35 AM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 88 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: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1176 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 246 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 199 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

687 
WFUS54 KJAN 181857
TORJAN
MSC037-085-182000-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0049.190418T1857Z-190418T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
157 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
  Eastern Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 300 PM CDT.
    
* At 157 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southwest of Smithdale, or 9 miles north of
  Liberty, 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...
  Little Springs around 210 PM CDT.
  Center Point and Mccall Creek around 215 PM CDT.
  West Lincoln and Bogue Chitto around 225 PM CDT.
  Vaughn and Loyd Star around 230 PM CDT.
  Brookhaven around 235 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 3135 9089 3170 9058 3170 9042 3169 9041
      3169 9038 3170 9038 3170 9027 3171 9025
      3170 9024 3152 9025 3135 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 227DEG 41KT 3129 9082 

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

$$

DL

5 follow-up statements

872 
WWUS54 KJAN 181918
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
218 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC037-085-182000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
218 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR LINCOLN
AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
    
At 217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Center Point, or 11 miles northwest of Mccomb,
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...
  West Lincoln around 225 PM CDT.
  Bogue Chitto around 230 PM CDT.
  Enterprise around 240 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 3135 9071 3170 9054 3170 9042 3169 9041
      3169 9038 3170 9038 3170 9027 3171 9025
      3170 9024 3152 9025 3135 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 238DEG 37KT 3137 9060 

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

$$

DL

952 
WWUS54 KJAN 181926
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
226 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC037-181935-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Franklin MS-
226 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN 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 and
south central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3135 9058 3169 9041 3169 9038 3170 9038
      3170 9027 3171 9025 3170 9024 3152 9025
      3135 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 247DEG 41KT 3138 9047 

$$

MSC085-182000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Lincoln MS-
226 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...
    
At 225 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bogue Chitto, or 9 miles north of Mccomb, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Brookhaven, Enterprise and Bogue Chitto. 

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 3135 9058 3169 9041 3169 9038 3170 9038
      3170 9027 3171 9025 3170 9024 3152 9025
      3135 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 247DEG 41KT 3138 9047 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

CME

282 
WWUS54 KJAN 181936
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
236 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC085-182000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Lincoln MS-
236 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
    
At 235 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ruth, or 12 miles southeast of Brookhaven, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will impact the Ruth area over the next 
several minutes.

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 3153 9038 3162 9029 3165 9024 3152 9025
      3135 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 244DEG 39KT 3142 9036 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

DL

692 
WWUS54 KJAN 181947
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
247 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC085-182000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Lincoln MS-
247 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
    
At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near East Lincoln, or 12 miles southeast of Brookhaven,
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.

Locations impacted include...  
This tornado will impact the East Lincoln area.

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 3156 9029 3165 9024 3152 9025 3146 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 227DEG 41KT 3151 9025 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

DL

726 
WWUS54 KJAN 181951
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
251 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

MSC085-182001-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190418T2000Z/
Lincoln MS-
251 PM CDT THU APR 18 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
300 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 south central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3156 9029 3165 9024 3152 9025 3146 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 227DEG 41KT 3154 9021 

$$

DL

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 18, 12:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Adams, Jefferson	60 min
Apr 18, 12:35 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Adams	31 min
Apr 18, 1:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Warren	74 min
Apr 18, 1:13 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Jefferson	46 min
Apr 18, 1:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Copiah, Hinds, Warren	82 min
Apr 18, 1:43 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lincoln	77 min
Apr 18, 1:43 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Copiah, Hinds	62 min
Apr 18, 2:11 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Warren	3 hr
Apr 18, 2:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Madison, Rankin, Simpson	74 min
Apr 18, 2:26 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Lawrence, Lincoln	49 min
Apr 18, 2:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion	75 min
Apr 18, 2:37 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Rankin	53 min
Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Rankin, Simpson	65 min
Apr 18, 3:02 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis	43 min
Apr 18, 3:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Scott, Smith	55 min
Apr 18, 3:14 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Scott, Smith	45 min
Apr 18, 3:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Covington	74 min
Apr 18, 3:21 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott	3 hr
Apr 18, 3:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper, Newton	80 min
Apr 18, 3:26 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	JAN	Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott	64 min
Apr 18, 3:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Rankin	77 min
Apr 18, 3:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion	64 min
Apr 18, 3:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jones	76 min
Apr 18, 3:50 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Leake, Neshoba	55 min
Apr 18, 3:53 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Newton	29 min
Apr 18, 4:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke, Lauderdale	73 min
Apr 18, 4:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Kemper	65 min
Apr 18, 4:12 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Kemper, Lauderdale	63 min
Apr 18, 4:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Forrest, Lamar	75 min
Apr 18, 4:27 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Forrest, Jones, Lamar	46 min
Apr 18, 4:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Noxubee, Winston	64 min
Apr 18, 4:44 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Neshoba, Noxubee, Winston	61 min
Apr 18, 4:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Forrest	47 min
Apr 18, 4:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Noxubee	62 min
Apr 18, 5:03 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Forrest, Jones, Lamar	117 min
Apr 18, 5:05 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Marion	51 min
Apr 18, 5:41 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Lowndes, Noxubee	26 min
Apr 18, 5:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha	37 min
Apr 18, 5:50 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha	115 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.