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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Jackson, MS

February 5, 2020Yazoo County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Feb 5, 2020, 3:21 PM CST for Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was in force for 54 min. 10 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
Feb 5, 2020, 3:21 PM CST (21:21 UTC)
Expired
Feb 5, 2020, 4:15 PM CST
In force
54 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

County Yazoo County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 5, 3:28 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGLittle Yazoo, MSSTRUCTURE DAMAGE REPORTED ON DOZIER LANE IN LITTLE YAZOO AREA.
Feb 5, 3:28 PM CSTTORNADO1 Ssw Oil City, MSTHIS STORM TRACKED THROUGH MOSTLY RURAL AND WOODED AREAS OF YAZOO COUNTY. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR ANDING OIL CITY ROAD. THE TORNADO WAS AT ITS STRONGEST FIRST ALONG ANDING OIL CITY ROAD BEFORE CROSSING OLD ANDING ROAD AND MOVED NORTHEAST OVER OLD MS 49 B
Feb 5, 3:30 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Sw Yazoo City, MSA TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON A HOUSE ON STREAMLINE DRIVE.
Feb 5, 3:33 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 N Little Yazoo, MSMOBILE HOME WITH ROOF BLOWN OFF AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 49 AND FLETCHERS CHAPEL ROAD. LOTS OF LIMBS ARE ALSO DOWN.
Feb 5, 3:34 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Little Yazoo, MSSHEDS WERE DESTROYED AND TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON KIRK ROAD IN THE LITTLE YAZOO AREA.
Feb 5, 3:35 PM CSTHAIL 12 Se Yazoo City, MSDIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 49 AND HWY 16.
Feb 5, 3:36 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Dover, MSPOWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED ON OLD DOVER ROAD NEAR WELLS ROAD.
Feb 5, 3:55 PM CSTTORNADO3 Ne Linwood, MSSTRUCTURE DAMAGE OCCURRED ON PEPPER WILSON ROAD AND VAUGHAN ROAD IN THE VAUGHAN AREA.
Feb 5, 3:57 PM CSTTORNADO3 Ne Linwood, MS*** 4 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 NE LINWOOD TO INCLUDE INJURY INFORMATION. THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE VAUGHAN COMMUNITY NEAR BENNETT ROAD AND TRACKED GENERALLY NORTHEAST TO PICKENS AND THEN INTO SOUTHWEST ATTALA COUNTY. INITIAL DAMAG
Feb 5, 3:57 PM CSTTORNADO3 Ne Linwood, MSTHIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE VAUGHAN COMMUNITY NEAR BENNETT ROAD AND TRACKED GENERALLY NORTHEAST TO PICKENS AND THEN INTO SOUTHWEST ATTALA COUNTY. INITIAL DAMAGE WAS NUMEROUS SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES AND A FEW POWER LINES DOWN. THE TORNADO GREW IN SIZE A

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 4 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 7 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Feb 5, 11:49 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 2020-02-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 788 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2020-02-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 172 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
788 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
590 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.8
Supercell composite
3.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

384 
WFUS54 KJAN 052121
TORJAN
MSC163-052215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0014.200205T2121Z-200205T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
321 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Yazoo County in central Mississippi...

* Until 415 PM CST.
    
* At 320 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Phoenix, or 16 miles east of Valley Park, moving
  northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Tinsley around 330 PM CST.
  Little Yazoo around 335 PM CST.
  Myrleville around 345 PM CST.
  Benton around 350 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 400 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3255 9059 3255 9065
      3259 9066 3259 9068 3264 9069 3266 9072
      3268 9070 3266 9068 3270 9067 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 245DEG 43KT 3263 9059 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
3 follow-up statements
994 
WWUS54 KJAN 052131
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
331 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR YAZOO
COUNTY...
    
At 331 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Yazoo, or 10 miles south of Yazoo City,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Benton and Myrleville around 340 PM CST.
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3258 9042 3259 9044
      3251 9053 3251 9055 3278 9056 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 244DEG 52KT 3272 9040 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
211 
WWUS54 KJAN 052146 RRA
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
346 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR EASTERN
YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 345 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Benton, or 12 miles east of Yazoo City, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Damage has been reported with 
         this storm..

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...
  Vaughan around 355 PM CST.

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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3266 9028 3261 9033 3283 9042 3299 9028
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 246DEG 50KT 3279 9020 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

GRG
734 
WWUS54 KJAN 052203
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSC163-052215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200205T2215Z/
Yazoo MS-
403 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN YAZOO COUNTY...
        
At 402 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Vaughan, or 16 miles north of Canton, moving east at 45
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Yazoo County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3288 8997 3282 9002 3275 9004 3270 9010
      3268 9022 3298 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 253DEG 41KT 3285 9001 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

GRG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning 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 tornado warning went out at Feb 5, 11:43 AM CST, 3 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 5, 11:43 AM CST, 3 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1143 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...SEVERE WEATHER LIKELY AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE TODAY...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:
A mix of flight conditions will exist throughout today as a
frontal boundary and severe weather affects the region. The front
has already passed through GLH and GWO so that winds are from the
north- northwest now. As the front passes through this afternoon,
southerly winds at the rest of the TAF sites will rotate to a
northerly direction as well. Expect ceilings to drop universally
throughout the afternoon to IFR as scattered to numerous storms
ramp up and move across the region from southwest to northeast.
The severe storms will wane by 06Z with showers lingering through
much of Thursday. This will keep ceilings and visibilities low
through at least 18Z tomorrow. /10/

&&

.DISCUSSION...

An active weather day is on tap today & will bring severe weather
& flash flooding potential across the region. Severe weather,
including tornadoes & some possibly strong, is likely & some flash
flooding is possible.

Wednesday: This morning the mid-level ridge axis is centered over
the Caribbean Islands, leading to a an influx of sufficient low-
level southerly return flow of warmth & moisture. Surface analysis
this morning indicates a surface low & baroclinic zone across the
ArklaMiss Delta, ArkLaTex to mid-South & will only deepen through
the afternoon, while cooler conditions exist in the wake of the
boundary in the northwest Delta. The synoptic pattern consists of
a longwave amplification with the spoke of energy & jet streak
energy through southern Plains & northern Mexico. This will
continue to swing out along the base of the trough & eject
northeast across the ArkLaMiss region. In conjunction with low-
level deepening & surface cyclogenesis, strong reflection in the
low-level wind field response will occur. Morning sounding
analysis shows near the high end or climatological maximum in low-
level observed destabilization (i.e. LCH surface based CAPE ~2500
J/kg & JAN surface/mix-layer CAPE around 800-1000 J/kg). This
juxtaposition of steep mid-level lapse rates & strong mid-deep
layer shear (i.e. 6.5 deg C/km lapse rates @ 700-500mb & 40-70kts+
effective bulk shear @ 0-3km & 0-6km, respectively) continue to
support higher end severe weather potential.

This low-level feed of high Theta E is leading convection
development across areas in south-central to western Louisiana is
serving as the impetus for convective development. This will
continue to spread to the east-northeast across the region, with
hi-res CAM guidance indicative of storms along the northern
gradient of the significant tornado parameter gradient (STP).
Local HRRR guidance is definitely showing the potential for some
1500-2000+ J/kg surface based CAPE along & southeast of that
frontal & baroclinic zone & storms potentially riding along &
southeast of that boundary. SPC mesoanalysis & forecast indicate
nearly 2-3 STP along the Natchez Trace Corridor & especially from
near Winnsboro up towards Columbus & to the south. This area also
has pressure falls of 3-6mb as the surface low deepens. Hi-res
CAM guidance continues to paint area in this vicinity with the
highest potential for tornadoes, including some possibly strong.
Exact storm mode may be somewhat of a question, per some other
local CAM guidance, but there will be some potential for higher-end
severe weather. This environment is anomalously destabilized &
sheared. In conjunction with SPC, introduced an "Enhanced" severe
risk area from near Vicksburg to the Jackson Metro & to the
northeast to including near Grenada to the Golden Triangle. For
now, all modes of severe weather are possible. Due to the strong
clockwise curving hodographs, tornadoes are likely & some possibly
strong. Damaging winds up to 70mph & large hail of up to golf
ball size are also possible. These will be reflected in the
HWO/graphics.

In addition, the flash flooding potential remains across the area
as there will be high moisture in conjunction with a deepening
synoptic jet, upper diffluence along the low & also any convective
potential. In conjunction with anomalous deep layer moisture &
very wet antecedent conditions, especially from any heavy rain
this morning, will keep potential around. Due to that, rainfall
of 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible across the
region. Local hi-res CAM guidance & HREF suite continues to
support this. No flash flood watch is needed for now as this
mesoscale driven & some details are not as clear. Kept the
HWO/graphics the same as before.

Lastly, due to a strong developing pressure gradient some gusts
upward of 25-30mph can't be ruled out. Expect these winds to really
ramp up into the afternoon as the surface low rapidly deepens &
moves through the Delta. For now, winds don't seem to ramp up
enough for a wind advisory or mention in the HWO/graphics. /DC/

Prior discussion below:

Today and tonight: Severe storms including locally heavy rain will
be possible across our CWA generally this afternoon and evening.
Early morning surface analysis had a stalled front across our Delta
region nearly along a line from Grenada, Mississippi to Bastrop,
Louisiana. This stalled front will move little today and the
greatest potential for severe weather will be along and south of
this boundary. Early morning satellite imagery/RAP analysis showed
the circulation around a deep upper level trough that extended
southwest from the Central Plains to the Baja region. This upper
trough will shift east through tonight and help develop a surface
low over Louisiana this morning that will track to the northeast
along the stalled boundary. The surface low will shift northeast of
our CWA this evening and drag the trailing cold front across our
southeast most zones well before sunrise. The warm sector ahead of
the surface low will feature PWATs greater than an inch and a half
with mid 60 dew points. MLCAPE values are expected to be 500-
1000j/kg while deep layer shear increases this afternoon into the
evening to support storm organization. There will be the potential
for severe storms capable of damaging winds a few tornadoes. Mid
level lapse rates look to limit large hail development but hail to
the size of quarters will also be possible. In addition, locally
heavy rainfall will accompany the storms and may result in some
flash flooding where the storms can train over the same area. Hi-res
models suggest the heaviest rainfall amounts will fall over our
northeast this afternoon and southeast this evening. Temperatures
will continue much warmer than normal today but the cooler air in
the wake of the cold front will knock temperatures down closer to
normal by morning, especially over the northwest half of the CWA.
/22/

Thursday through next Tuesday: Chances for rain will continue
Thursday into Thursday evening behind the cold front as cold
advection continues. Highs Thursday will range from the mid 40s
west to the mid 50s east. Expect a brief period of dry weather and
seasonable temperatures Friday and Friday night, with showers
returning Saturday as another system quickly moves into the
region. Another short period of dry weather will return Sunday as
high pressure influences the region. Unsettled weather returns to
the region Monday and Tuesday, along with continued warming as
another frontal system approaches the region. Highs by Tuesday
look to range from the lower 60s northwest to the lower 70s
southeast. /27/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       74  46  50  33 /  86  92  64   6
Meridian      72  52  55  34 /  89  95  77  11
Vicksburg     72  45  48  35 /  92  73  49   1
Hattiesburg   74  53  56  34 /  86  94  78   7
Natchez       73  44  48  33 /  93  76  51   1
Greenville    65  41  44  33 /  93  69  48   4
Greenwood     67  42  47  33 /  94  76  62  10

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 10:59 AM CST, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1059 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

ARZ074-075-LAZ007-MSZ018-061700-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-Bolivar-
1059 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms
are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind
gusts and hail.

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

Remainder of today, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Heavy rainfall of one
to three inches with locally higher amounts is possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

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 rest of
today through tonight.

LAZ008-015-MSZ019-034-061700-
West Carroll-Richland-Sunflower-Washington-
1059 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging
winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarter to golf
ball size.

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

Remainder of today, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Heavy rainfall of one
to three inches with locally higher amounts is possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

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 rest of
today through tonight.

LAZ025-MSZ027>033-035>039-041>050-053-054-059-061700-
Tensas-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Claiborne-Copiah-
Jefferson-
1059 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are
likely and tornadoes are possible, with some possibly strong.
Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to golf ball size.

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

Remainder of today through tonight, localized flash flooding is
possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Heavy
rainfall of one to three inches with locally higher amounts is
possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

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 rest of
today through tonight.

LAZ009-016-023-024-026-MSZ025-026-040-051-052-055>058-060>066-
072>074-061700-
East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Concordia-Leflore-
Grenada-Issaquena-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
1059 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging
winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarter to golf
ball size.

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

Remainder of today through tonight, localized flash flooding is
possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Heavy
rainfall of one to three inches with locally higher amounts is
possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

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 rest of
today through tonight.

23

&&

...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, Feb 5, 1:53 PM CST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
153 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

MSZ054-055-062-063-052030-
Lawrence MS-Copiah MS-Lincoln MS-Simpson MS-
153 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN SIMPSON...
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN LAWRENCE AND EASTERN COPIAH
COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM CST...

At 153 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Wesson, or 8 miles northeast of Brookhaven, 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...
  Rockport and Oma around 210 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Beauregard and
Georgetown.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for central and
south central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3157 9037 3166 9049 3197 9027 3177 8997
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 227DEG 39KT 3169 9037

NF
Special weather statement, Feb 5, 2:02 PM CST, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
202 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

ARZ075-MSZ034-052030-
Chicot AR-Washington MS-
202 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CHICOT AND CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM CST...

At 202 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Glen Allan, or 8 miles south of Avon, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Avon around 210 PM CST.
  Hollandale and Wayside around 215 PM CST.
  Estill around 220 PM CST.
  Darlove around 225 PM CST.
  Tribbett around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Arcola.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for central and
west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3327 9076 3327 9072 3326 9073 3323 9073
      3321 9071 3310 9090 3310 9091 3309 9092
      3301 9104 3301 9114 3312 9124 3351 9076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 230DEG 49KT 3311 9110

GRG
Local storm report, Feb 5, 2:12 PM CST, 1 hour 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
212 PM CST WED FEB 5 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0142 PM     HAIL             2 SSW CHICKASAW         32.94N 91.35W
02/05/2020  E1.00 INCH       WEST CARROLL       LA   PUBLIC

            QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR TERRY, LA.

&&

JNE
Special weather statement, Feb 5, 2:43 PM CST, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
243 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

LAZ009-016-MSZ040>042-047-052115-
Madison LA-East Carroll LA-Sharkey MS-Warren MS-Yazoo MS-
Issaquena MS-
243 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN EAST CARROLL AND
NORTHEASTERN MADISON PARISHES...NORTHWESTERN WARREN...WEST CENTRAL
YAZOO...SOUTHERN ISSAQUENA AND SOUTHERN SHARKEY COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM
CST...

At 242 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Mansford, or 7 miles northeast of Tallulah, moving northeast at
55 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Valley Park around 300 PM CST.
  Holly Bluff around 315 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Richmond.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for northeastern
Louisiana...and central and west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3227 9123 3246 9126 3290 9072 3269 9052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 231DEG 49KT 3248 9109

GRG
Local storm report, Feb 5, 3:09 PM CST, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
309 PM CST WED FEB 5 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0151 PM     HAIL             WESSON                  31.70N 90.40W
02/05/2020  E1.00 INCH       COPIAH             MS   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORT OF UP TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN
            WESSON.

&&

TW
Local storm report, Feb 5, 3:13 PM CST, 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
313 PM CST WED FEB 5 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0303 PM     TORNADO          4 ENE MARTINVILLE       31.99N 89.69W
02/05/2020                   SIMPSON            MS   STORM CHASER

            TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG HWY 540,
            STORM CHASER ALSO HAD VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF
            TORNADO.

&&

TW

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 5, 4:29 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Madison46 min
Feb 5, 4:52 AM CSTTornado WarningJANLeake22 min
Feb 5, 6:55 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANLowndes35 min
Feb 5, 1:30 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANCovington, Smith6 hr
Feb 5, 1:53 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah37 min
Feb 5, 1:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson50 min
Feb 5, 2:02 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWashington28 min
Feb 5, 2:07 PM CSTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Rankin, Simpson53 min
Feb 5, 2:55 PM CSTTornado WarningJANSimpson, Smith44 min
Feb 5, 3:01 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo44 min
Feb 5, 3:02 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANSimpson, Smith58 min
Feb 5, 3:05 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Lawrence, Lincoln41 min
Feb 5, 3:10 PM CSTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson22 min
Feb 5, 3:33 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Smith42 min
Feb 5, 3:42 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANClaiborne, Jefferson, Warren48 min
Feb 5, 3:55 PM CSTTornado WarningJANAttala, Holmes, Leake, Madison65 min
Feb 5, 3:59 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion61 min
Feb 5, 4:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Hinds, Warren32 min
Feb 5, 4:41 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Madison49 min
Feb 5, 4:52 PM CSTTornado WarningJANAttala, Choctaw, Winston35 min
Feb 5, 5:09 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin36 min
Feb 5, 5:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANOktibbeha35 min
Feb 5, 5:16 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeake, Madison44 min
Feb 5, 5:31 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANOktibbeha26 min
Feb 5, 5:34 PM CSTTornado WarningJANLeake, Neshoba56 min
Feb 5, 5:41 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha49 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.