Alert archive / Mississippi / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 9, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 19, 2020, 9:50 PM CDT for Hancock County, Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was in force for 25 min. 3 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 19, 2020, 9:50 PM CDT (02:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2020, 10:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Hancock County, MS, Pearl River County, MS
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 9:51 PM CDT | TORNADO 1 | 4 E Mcneil, MS | UPDATED LSR TO REFLECT NWS SURVEY OF CONFIRMED TORNADO. LSR TIME/LOCATION IS FOR START POINT OF TORANDO. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG I-59 WITH SOFTWOOD TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO CONTINUED SOUTHEAST CROSSING MCNEIL STEEPHOLLOW ROAD WITH MULTIPLE SNAPPED TREES AND |
| Apr 19, 9:55 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 E Mcneil, MS | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON MCNEIL SLEEPHOLLOW RD. POSSIBLE TORNADO. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Apr 19, 9:56 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Mcneil, MS | LARGE HARDWOOD TREE SNAPPED AT BASE AND FELL ONTO A HOUSE ALONG BOUIE RD NORTH OF CAESAR. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
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 19, 2:39 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
| Apr 19, 9:39 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 2.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2097 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 819 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 202 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 227 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.5
- Supercell composite
- 9.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KLIX 200250
TORLIX
MSC045-109-200315-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0009.200420T0250Z-200420T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
950 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
Southern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 950 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mcneil, or 11 miles northeast of Picayune, moving
east at 65 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 remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Hancock and southern Pearl River Counties.
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 3055 8934 3061 8974 3076 8962 3085 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0250Z 269DEG 58KT 3067 8959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$4 follow-up statements
169
WWUS54 KLIX 200253
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
953 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
MSC045-109-200315-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200420T0315Z/
Hancock MS-Pearl River MS-
953 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...
At 953 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mcneil, or 11 miles south of Poplarville, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Mcneil.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3055 8934 3061 8974 3073 8959 3079 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 273DEG 45KT 3068 8953
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CAB789
WWUS54 KLIX 200256
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
956 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
MSC045-109-200315-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200420T0315Z/
Hancock MS-Pearl River MS-
956 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...
At 956 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mcneil, or 11 miles south of Poplarville, moving
east 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 remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Hancock and southern Pearl River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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 3055 8934 3061 8974 3072 8952 3077 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 277DEG 40KT 3067 8953
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CAB565
WWUS54 KLIX 200258
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
MSC045-109-200315-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200420T0315Z/
Hancock MS-Pearl River MS-
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHEASTERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...
At 958 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Mcneil, or 13 miles south of Poplarville,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Hancock and southeastern Pearl River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3055 8934 3060 8966 3070 8951 3074 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 285DEG 38KT 3065 8950
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CAB138
WWUS54 KLIX 200304
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1004 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
MSC109-200313-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200420T0315Z/
Pearl River MS-
1004 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PEARL RIVER 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 400 AM CDT for southern and
southeastern Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3055 8934 3058 8954 3064 8954 3065 8952
3065 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 292DEG 36KT 3063 8943
$$
MSC045-200315-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200420T0315Z/
Hancock MS-
1004 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK COUNTY...
At 1003 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles east of Mcneil, or 15 miles southeast of
Poplarville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Hancock County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3055 8934 3058 8954 3064 8954 3065 8952
3065 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 292DEG 36KT 3063 8943
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CABThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 11 min |
| Apr 19, 7:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Marion | 36 min |
| Apr 19, 10:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock, Pearl River | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 10:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jackson | 54 min |
| Apr 19, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock, Harrison | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 10:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock | 34 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.