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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, MS

April 19, 2020Noxubee County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this special weather statement at Apr 19, 2020, 3:50 AM CDT for Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was in force for 25 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2020, 3:50 AM CDT (08:50 UTC)
Expired
Apr 19, 2020, 4:15 AM CDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS

County Noxubee County, MS

The radar

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Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 157 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2020-04-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 123 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1408 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

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940 
WWUS84 KJAN 190850
SPSJAN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
350 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
 
MSZ038-039-046-190915-
Kemper MS-Winston MS-Noxubee MS-
350 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN NOXUBEE...NORTHERN
KEMPER AND SOUTHEASTERN WINSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 415 AM CDT...

At 350 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Nanih Waiya, moving east at 55 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Gholson around 400 AM CDT.
  Paulette and Cooksville around 415 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Shuqualak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3286 8836 3283 8891 3306 8892 3313 8832
TIME...MOT...LOC 0850Z 262DEG 49KT 3293 8888 

$$

DB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 19, 12:48 AM CDT, 3 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 12:48 AM CDT, 3 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1248 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...SEVERE STORMS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH OF THE ARKLAMISS SUNDAY INTO
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 06Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF discussion:
Mostly VFR to start the forecast pd, with the exception of MEI as
a thunderstorm is likely to impact it ahead of 0630Z. Scattered
shra and tsra throughout the remaining of the pd for all sites.
Expect lowering ceilings tonight as a front lifts north with winds
coming around to more southerly ahead of the storm system.
Multiple rounds of convection anticipated through the day on
Sunday. Though much of the TS threat will wane after 00Z tomorrow,
low cigs and showers will likely continue through to 06Z.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Local radars had scattered storms tracking east along the Highway
84 corridor. This was nearly along the stalled frontal boundary as
Columbia and Hattiesburg were still reporting temperatures in the
lower 70s and dew points in the mid 60s. A couple of the storms
that track across our southeast most counties during the next
couple of hours could become strong with small hail and gusty
winds. The stalled boundary is expected to gradually move back to
the north later tonight as a warm front. There will be the
possibility of an isolated severe storm after midnight and from
the west as the warm front lifts north. This potential for severe
will continue into early Sunday morning. Temperatures are tricky
this evening as a large part of our CWA has already dropped close
to forecast minimum temperatures. Sunday morning lows will occur
just after midnight for the area north of the warm front.
Temperature curves and pops have been adjusted. /22/

Prior discussion below:

Tonight and Sunday...Surface frontal boundary has slowed to a
crawl over southern portions this afternoon. As surface high
pressure slips to the east of the Tennessee River Valley and
upstream storm system with developing surface low pressure pulls
into the Plains, flow will increase and become increasingly
southerly. This will begin lifting the frontal boundary back to
the north. Isentropic ascent overtop the boundary will lead to
elevated convection over much of the ArkLaMiss Delta region and
the possibility severe storms with hail being the main threat and
a threat for damaging wind closer to the surface frontal
interface.

A zone of heavy rain will develop along and north of the retreating
boundary as strong ascent combines with convective instability and
PWs from 1.5 to 1.75 inches for periods of thunderstorms repeatedly
moving over the same areas. Though the boundary will continue moving
north through the day, northern portions will be under these
conditions the longest where 3 to 5 inches could occur. This will
likely lead to flash flooding, especially in areas with ongoing
river flooding.

Further south in the warm sector, strong warming with dewpoints
rising into the lower 70s by afternoon will lead to surface CAPEs of
3000-4000 J/kg. Cold air aloft will yield 7C/km mid level lapse
rates and vertical totals in the upper 20s. While only around 15-20
knots of 0-1km bulk shear will exist early Sunday morning over the
area, values will rapidly increase from 30-40 knots during the
afternoon as the 50-60 knot low level jet moves across central and
southern portions. The lack of a focus in the warm sector will limit
convective coverage to isolated or scattered, but what does develop
will be supercellular and pose a damaging wind, large hail and
strong tornado potential. /GG/

Sunday Night through Friday...The threat for severe weather will be
ongoing across portions of the forecast area as the period begins
Sunday evening.  Ample instability, coupled with very strong wind
shear, and steep mid-level lapse rates currently looks to maintain
this threat across the CWA through late Sunday evening as the upper
level trough drives the strong cold front east through the region.
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes will remain possible
through this first half of the Sunday night period.  Some showers
will linger behind the front through midnight.  However as the
overnight hours progress, activity will exit east and out of the
forecast area as high pressure builds in from the west.

Quiet weather, along with slightly cooler drier conditions, will
exist across the region Monday into Tuesday.  The high will slide
further east of the region on Wednesday resulting in a return in
southerly flow.  This, as the pressure gradient tightens over the
region in response to a deepening and developing storm system
approaching from the west, will cause increased moisture return
across the CWA through Wednesday night.  Currently, it's during this
late Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning timeframe,
that perhaps another bout of severe weather could become possible
across the forecast area.  That said, confidence in including this
potential in this afternoon's HWO currently remains too low as there
remains some evolution and timing differences in the models.

Showers and storms currently look to exit the region through the
course of Thursday morning.  High pressure again builds into the
region from the west.  Overall, Friday looks to remain quiet, but
rain chances will again be on the increase late Friday night as
another system looks to swing east into the region. /19/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       60  78  58  74 /  86  95  87   0
Meridian      59  79  58  76 /  80  95 100   0
Vicksburg     61  76  58  73 /  78  96  72   0
Hattiesburg   67  83  63  78 /  62  62 100   0
Natchez       62  78  61  73 /  57  88  64   0
Greenville    55  72  55  71 /  85  99  75   0
Greenwood     55  73  55  72 /  88  99  84   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch from 7 AM CDT this morning through late
     tonight for MSZ027>033-035>059.

LA...Flash Flood Watch from 7 AM CDT this morning through late
     tonight for LAZ009-016-025.

AR...None.

&&

HJS
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 18, 4:06 PM CDT, 11 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

ARZ074-075-LAZ007-MSZ019-025-034-192115-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, north central Mississippi, and
northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms will become likely by Sunday afternoon with
damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to golf ball size and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 1 to 3 inches of rainfall possible, localized flash flooding
is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor
river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

MSZ018-026-192115-
Bolivar-Grenada-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms are possible by Sunday afternoon with damaging
winds to 60 mph, hail at least to the size of quarters and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 1 to 3 inches of rainfall possible, localized flash flooding
is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor
river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

MSZ027-028-032-035-192115-
Carroll-Montgomery-Choctaw-Humphreys-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and north central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms will become likely by Sunday afternoon with
damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to golf ball size and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

MSZ029-192115-
Webster-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms are possible by Sunday afternoon with damaging
winds to 60 mph, hail at least to the size of quarters and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

MSZ031-033-192115-
Lowndes-Oktibbeha-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms will become likely by Sunday afternoon with
damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to golf ball size and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Sunday
through Sunday night.

MSZ030-192115-
Clay-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail will be possible late tonight into Sunday morning. Severe
thunderstorms are possible by Sunday afternoon with damaging
winds to 60 mph, hail at least to the size of quarters and
tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Sunday
through Sunday night.

LAZ009-016-025-MSZ036>038-040>059-065-066-192115-
East Carroll-Madison LA-Tensas-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Issaquena-
Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-
Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-
Clarke-Jefferson-Covington-Jones-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, and central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible late tonight into
Sunday morning. Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely with strong tornadoes possible by Sunday afternoon. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

LAZ008-015-023-024-026-MSZ060>064-072>074-192115-
West Carroll-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Concordia-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, and south central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible late tonight into
Sunday morning. Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely with strong tornadoes possible by Sunday afternoon. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 1 to 3 inches of rainfall possible, localized flash flooding
is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor
river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region tonight
through Sunday night.

MSZ039-192115-
Noxubee-
406 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight through Sunday night

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Mainly Sunday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible late tonight into
Sunday morning. Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely with strong tornadoes possible by Sunday afternoon. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

With 3 to 5 inches of rainfall expected, areas of flash flooding
are likely with some roads being flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. River
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Sunday
through Sunday night.

26

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely.
Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely
 and significant flooding is possible.
Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely.
Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES...

Current Watches and Warnings...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain

Observed Precipitation Images...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps

River Forecast Center...
   https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
Significant River Flood Outlook...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html
Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml
Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html
Day 1 through 7 QPF...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml
QPF Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 1:17 AM CDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
117 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ040-041-190645-
Sharkey MS-Issaquena MS-
117 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN ISSAQUENA AND
SOUTHERN SHARKEY COUNTIES UNTIL 145 AM CDT...

At 117 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Fitler, or 10 miles east of Lake Providence, moving east at 40
mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Issaquena and southern Sharkey Counties, including the following
locations... Cary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3282 9108 3291 9074 3285 9073 3284 9076
      3282 9076 3282 9075 3281 9074 3281 9073
      3276 9072 3276 9074 3273 9074 3271 9072
      3273 9108
TIME...MOT...LOC 0617Z 261DEG 33KT 3277 9100

NF
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
148 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ045-046-051-190715-
Kemper MS-Newton MS-Neshoba MS-
148 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL NEWTON...
SOUTHWESTERN KEMPER AND SOUTHEASTERN NESHOBA COUNTIES UNTIL 215 AM
CDT...

At 148 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Neshoba, or 7 miles northeast of Prospect, moving northeast at
45 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  House and Bethsaida around 200 AM CDT.
  Herbert Springs around 205 AM CDT.
  Forestdale around 210 AM CDT.
  Damascus around 215 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Tucker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3258 8891 3251 8918 3263 8926 3284 8890
      3260 8881
TIME...MOT...LOC 0648Z 245DEG 38KT 3260 8915

NF
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
213 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ018-190745-
Bolivar MS-
213 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL BOLIVAR COUNTY UNTIL 245
AM CDT...

At 213 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Lucca Landing, or near Rohwer, moving east at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Rosedale around 230 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Beulah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3365 9090 3366 9108 3368 9103 3372 9106
      3370 9110 3372 9114 3377 9114 3378 9113
      3377 9104 3376 9103 3377 9100 3379 9099
      3381 9104 3385 9107 3389 9093
TIME...MOT...LOC 0713Z 256DEG 32KT 3373 9119

NF
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
227 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ039-046-190800-
Kemper MS-Noxubee MS-
227 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN NOXUBEE AND
NORTHEASTERN KEMPER COUNTIES UNTIL 300 AM CDT...

At 227 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Electric Mills, or 17 miles east of Preston,
moving northeast at 55 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Paulette around 235 AM CDT.
  Cooksville around 240 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Scooba.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3285 8836 3278 8856 3289 8864 3309 8833
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 239DEG 50KT 3288 8853

NF
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 3:37 AM CDT, 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ018-019-025-190915-
Leflore MS-Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN SUNFLOWER...NORTHERN
LEFLORE AND SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 415 AM CDT...

At 337 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Boyle, or over Cleveland, moving east at 55 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Ruleville and Drew around 350 AM CDT.
  Minter City and Sunnyside around 405 AM CDT.
  Money around 410 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Schlater and
Doddsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3381 9045 3381 9019 3379 9017 3378 9017
      3376 9019 3376 9025 3375 9030 3372 9031
      3369 9029 3370 9026 3374 9024 3372 9022
      3372 9016 3363 9015 3360 9083 3378 9085
      3385 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0837Z 262DEG 47KT 3371 9075

DB
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 3:50 AM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
350 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

MSZ038-039-046-190915-
Kemper MS-Winston MS-Noxubee MS-
350 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN NOXUBEE...NORTHERN
KEMPER AND SOUTHEASTERN WINSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 415 AM CDT...

At 350 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Nanih Waiya, moving east at 55 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Gholson around 400 AM CDT.
  Paulette and Cooksville around 415 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Shuqualak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3286 8836 3283 8891 3306 8892 3313 8832
TIME...MOT...LOC 0850Z 262DEG 49KT 3293 8888

DB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 9:17 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClay5 days
Apr 18, 9:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMarion23 min
Apr 18, 9:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln31 min
Apr 18, 10:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence35 min
Apr 18, 10:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln34 min
Apr 18, 10:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCovington24 min
Apr 18, 11:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson24 min
Apr 18, 11:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANSimpson, Smith47 min
Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton, Smith41 min
Apr 19, 12:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton32 min
Apr 19, 1:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena28 min
Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo38 min
Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNeshoba27 min
Apr 19, 1:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANYazoo47 min
Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANBolivar32 min
Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNoxubee33 min
Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Madison39 min
Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston58 min
Apr 19, 3:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSunflower38 min
Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANGrenada52 min
Apr 19, 5:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay, Webster52 min
Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes53 min
Apr 19, 9:44 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANCarroll, Leflore7 days
Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes47 min
Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay27 min
Apr 19, 11:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson38 min
Apr 19, 12:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin43 min
Apr 19, 1:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo45 min
Apr 19, 1:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin65 min
Apr 19, 1:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHolmes, Humphreys42 min
Apr 19, 2:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNewton, Scott, Smith60 min
Apr 19, 2:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Warren, Yazoo67 min
Apr 19, 2:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCovington34 min
Apr 19, 2:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Warren45 min
Apr 19, 2:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones26 min
Apr 19, 2:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Simpson, Smith49 min
Apr 19, 2:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Madison59 min
Apr 19, 3:01 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANLowndes, Noxubee, Winston3 hr
Apr 19, 3:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke, Jasper26 min
Apr 19, 3:09 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANWarren4 hr
Apr 19, 3:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Hinds43 min
Apr 19, 3:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison, Rankin, Scott49 min
Apr 19, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke32 min
Apr 19, 3:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLauderdale27 min
Apr 19, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke39 min
Apr 19, 3:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson45 min
Apr 19, 4:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Rankin, Simpson, Smith60 min
Apr 19, 4:00 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke30 min
Apr 19, 4:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton, Scott43 min
Apr 19, 4:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton66 min
Apr 19, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin46 min
Apr 19, 5:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson29 min
Apr 19, 6:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin24 min
Apr 19, 6:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClaiborne32 min
Apr 19, 6:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin, Lincoln41 min
Apr 19, 6:55 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLamar, Marion65 min
Apr 18, 11:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMorehouse37 min
Apr 19, 12:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWest Carroll23 min
Apr 19, 12:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANEast Carroll, West Carroll30 min
Apr 19, 12:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin, Richland58 min
Apr 19, 12:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWest Carroll47 min
Apr 19, 12:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMorehouse54 min
Apr 19, 1:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison42 min
Apr 19, 1:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin, Richland68 min
Apr 19, 4:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin33 min
Apr 19, 5:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCatahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Tensas63 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.