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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 23, 2020, 4:21 AM CDT for Clarke County, Jasper County, Jones County, Mississippi. It was in force for 39 min. 2 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 23, 2020, 4:21 AM CDT (09:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Clarke County, MS, Jasper County, MS, Jones County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:26 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Sandersville, MS | TREES DOWNED IN THE SANDERSVILLE AREA. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Shubuta, MS | NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG COUNTY ROAD 212. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
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 22, 9:47 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 197 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
- 8 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -206 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 885 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 337 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 666 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
657
WFUS54 KJAN 230921
TORJAN
MSC023-061-067-231000-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0049.200423T0921Z-200423T1000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
421 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
Southern Clarke County in east central Mississippi...
Northeastern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 500 AM CDT.
* At 421 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sandersville, or 8 miles northeast of Laurel,
moving east at 60 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...
Heidelberg around 425 AM CDT.
Stafford Springs around 430 AM CDT.
Goodwater around 435 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shubuta.
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 3189 8848 3184 8875 3183 8894 3173 8894
3172 8914 3188 8914 3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0921Z 262DEG 54KT 3180 8906
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME3 follow-up statements
402
WWUS54 KJAN 230931
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
431 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
MSC023-061-067-231000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-200423T1000Z/
Jasper MS-Clarke MS-Jones MS-
431 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JASPER...SOUTHERN CLARKE AND NORTHEASTERN JONES
COUNTIES...
At 430 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sandersville, or
13 miles northeast of Laurel, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Goodwater around 440 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shubuta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3189 8848 3184 8875 3183 8894 3175 8894
3175 8902 3190 8901 3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0930Z 261DEG 40KT 3181 8895
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME646
WWUS54 KJAN 230936
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
436 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
MSC061-067-230946-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-200423T1000Z/
Jasper MS-Jones MS-
436 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JASPER AND NORTHEASTERN 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 700 AM CDT for east central
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3189 8848 3184 8875 3183 8891 3191 8891
3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0936Z 262DEG 54KT 3182 8884
$$
MSC023-231000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-200423T1000Z/
Clarke MS-
436 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CLARKE COUNTY...
At 436 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Goodwater, or 15
miles northwest of Waynesboro, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southern Clarke County, including the following locations... Shubuta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3189 8848 3184 8875 3183 8891 3191 8891
3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0936Z 262DEG 54KT 3182 8884
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CME278
WWUS54 KJAN 230946
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
446 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
MSC023-231000-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-200423T1000Z/
Clarke MS-
446 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
At 446 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of De Soto, or 11 miles north of
Waynesboro, moving east at 55 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...
Shubuta.
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 3189 8848 3184 8875 3193 8873 3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0946Z 263DEG 48KT 3183 8869
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CMEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 8:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren | 65 min |
| Apr 22, 8:58 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | JAN | Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore and 3 more | 8 hr |
| Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Simpson | 42 min |
| Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson | 38 min |
| Apr 22, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson | 45 min |
| Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Adams | 67 min |
| Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Jefferson, Lincoln | 47 min |
| Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson | 54 min |
| Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin | 32 min |
| Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Washington | 34 min |
| Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington | 24 min |
| Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson | 51 min |
| Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 51 min |
| Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Sunflower, Washington | 37 min |
| Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 52 min |
| Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Grenada, Leflore | 22 min |
| Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne | 42 min |
| Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 41 min |
| Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Warren | 55 min |
| Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Warren | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 51 min |
| Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 46 min |
| Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton | 36 min |
| Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Adams | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 57 min |
| Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Rankin | 28 min |
| Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson | 31 min |
| Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Smith | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Jefferson, Simpson | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Smith | 54 min |
| Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton | 40 min |
| Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton, Simpson, Smith | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 3:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion | 31 min |
| Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith | 43 min |
| Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 4 hr |
| Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Oktibbeha | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 5 hr |
| Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Simpson | 59 hr |
| Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 4 days |
| Apr 23, 1:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 36 min |
| Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper | 29 min |
| Apr 23, 2:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis | 41 min |
| Apr 23, 3:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 53 min |
| Apr 23, 3:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 62 min |
| Apr 23, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jones | 46 min |
| Apr 23, 3:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 28 min |
| Apr 23, 4:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 24 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.