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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, MS

March 25, 2021Winston County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this special weather statement at Mar 25, 2021, 9:11 AM CDT for Winston County, Mississippi. It was in force for 49 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued: Mar 25, 2021, 9:11 AM CDT (14:11 UTC)
Expired: Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
In force: 49 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS

County Winston County, MS

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 125 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1775 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -31 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 506 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 352 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 473 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 4.6
Supercell composite: 21.9

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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 Mar 25, 6:59 AM CDT, 2 hours 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 25, 6:59 AM CDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 25, 5:53 AM CDT, 3 hours 18 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ARZ074-LAZ007-015-023>026-MSZ060-261100-
Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
Adams-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce quarter to golf ball
size hail and damaging winds.

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

Today, weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained
winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph. High
profile vehicles could also be affected.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible for
portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
north-central and northeast Mississippi Friday night through
Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail up to
quarter to golf ball size are possible. Timing looks to be mainly
after 3AM Saturday through the afternoon hours.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 today
through tonight and Friday night through Saturday night.

ARZ075-LAZ009-016-MSZ018-034-040-041-047-053-054-261100-
Chicot-East Carroll-Madison LA-Bolivar-Washington-Issaquena-
Sharkey-Warren-Claiborne-Copiah-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely 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)

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible for
portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
north-central and northeast Mississippi Friday night through
Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail up to
quarter to golf ball size are possible. Timing looks to be mainly
after 3AM Saturday through the afternoon hours.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 today
through tonight and Friday night through Saturday night.

MSZ019-025>027-035-036-042-048-261100-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Humphreys-Holmes-Yazoo-Hinds-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong long-track tornadoes possible.
Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 80 mph
and large hail larger than golf ball size.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible for
portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
north-central and northeast Mississippi Friday night through
Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail up to
quarter to golf ball size are possible. Timing looks to be mainly
after 3AM Saturday through the afternoon hours.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 today
through tonight and Friday night through Saturday night.

MSZ028>033-037>039-044>046-261100-
Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...High
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong to violent long-track tornadoes
possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce extreme wind
gusts greater than 80 mph and destructive hail up to baseball size.

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

Today, an additional one to three inches of rain in a short
amount of time could result in localized flash flooding,
particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible for
portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
north-central and northeast Mississippi Friday night through
Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail up to
quarter to golf ball size are possible. Timing looks to be mainly
after 3AM Saturday through the afternoon hours.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 today
through tonight and Friday night through Saturday night.

LAZ008-261100-
West Carroll-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely 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)

Today, weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained
winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph. High
profile vehicles could also be affected.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible for
portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
north-central and northeast Mississippi Friday night through
Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail up to
quarter to golf ball size are possible. Timing looks to be mainly
after 3AM Saturday through the afternoon hours.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 today
through tonight and Friday night through Saturday night.

MSZ043-049>052-056>058-261100-
Madison MS-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong long-track tornadoes possible.
Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 80 mph
and large hail larger than golf ball size.

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

Today, an additional one to three inches of rain in a short
amount of time could result in localized flash flooding,
particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 today
through tonight.

MSZ059-061-261100-
Jefferson-Franklin MS-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce quarter to golf ball
size hail and damaging winds.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 today
through tonight.

MSZ055-063>066-261100-
Simpson-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
likely 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)

Today, an additional one to three inches of rain in a short
amount of time could result in localized flash flooding,
particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 today
through tonight.

MSZ062-072>074-261100-
Lincoln-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
553 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce quarter to golf ball
size hail and damaging winds.

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

Today, an additional one to three inches of rain in a short
amount of time could result in localized flash flooding,
particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Today, some downed trees and power lines are possible, due to
sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 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.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

*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, Mar 25, 4:14 AM CDT, 4 hours 57 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
414 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSZ032-250945-
Choctaw MS-
414 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN CHOCTAW COUNTY UNTIL
445 AM CDT...

At 414 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Chester, moving northeast at 45 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Reform around 425 AM CDT.
  Sherwood around 430 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Weir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 3353 8909 3339 8909 3321 8922 3327 8932
      3329 8932 3329 8934 3332 8939 3353 8918
      3353 8910 3354 8910
TIME...MOT...LOC 0914Z 218DEG 40KT 3334 8925

7

Special weather statement, Mar 25, 5:28 AM CDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Mar 25, 6:35 AM CDT, 2 hours 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
635 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSZ039-251200-
Noxubee MS-
635 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NOXUBEE COUNTY UNTIL 700 AM
CDT...

At 635 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Mashulaville, or 14 miles northeast of Preston, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Macon around 645 AM CDT.
  Brooksville around 650 AM CDT.
  Deerbrook around 655 AM CDT.
  Bigbee Valley around 700 AM CDT.

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 3320 8832 3293 8865 3293 8881 3309 8881
      3329 8861 3329 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1135Z 224DEG 48KT 3307 8870

19

Special weather statement, Mar 25, 8:54 AM CDT, 17 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
854 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSZ037-044-251430-
Attala MS-Leake MS-
854 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN LEAKE AND SOUTHEASTERN
ATTALA COUNTIES UNTIL 930 AM CDT...

At 854 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Thomastown, or 7 miles northwest of Carthage, moving northeast
at 45 mph.

Dime size hail will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Singleton around 900 AM CDT.
  Renfroe around 905 AM CDT.
  Smyrna around 910 AM CDT.
  Zama around 915 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Redwater.

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 3274 8963 3283 8971 3318 8932 3289 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 1354Z 228DEG 41KT 3283 8961

TW

Special weather statement, Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDT, 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
904 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSZ031-251430-
Lowndes MS-
904 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT LOWNDES COUNTY UNTIL 930 AM
CDT...

At 904 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Crawford, or 14 miles southwest of Columbus, moving northeast at
65 mph.

Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Columbus and Columbus AFB around 920 AM CDT.
  Steens around 925 AM CDT.
  Caledonia around 930 AM CDT.

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 3342 8829 3329 8843 3329 8864 3331 8867
      3353 8847 3375 8830 3374 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 1404Z 219DEG 58KT 3334 8855

TW

Special weather statement, Mar 25, 9:11 AM CDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
911 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

MSZ038-251500-
Winston MS-
911 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WINSTON COUNTY UNTIL 1000 AM
CDT...

At 911 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Renfroe, or 10 miles northwest of Edinburg, moving northeast at
50 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Louisville and Mcmillan around 940 AM CDT.
  Millcreek around 950 AM CDT.
  Betheden around 955 AM CDT.

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 3293 8923 3293 8932 3308 8932 3311 8928
      3311 8922 3315 8921 3320 8915 3320 8911
      3323 8911 3329 8902 3329 8881 3314 8881
TIME...MOT...LOC 1411Z 232DEG 44KT 3292 8944

TW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 25, 12:47 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Smith	43 min
Mar 25, 1:02 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper, Smith	39 min
Mar 25, 1:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Clarke	32 min
Mar 25, 2:06 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	24 min
Mar 25, 2:39 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Choctaw	36 min
Mar 25, 3:02 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Clay	43 min
Mar 25, 3:07 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Simpson, Smith	38 min
Mar 25, 3:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Scott	32 min
Mar 25, 3:48 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Newton, Scott	27 min
Mar 25, 4:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Choctaw	31 min
Mar 25, 4:24 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster	36 min
Mar 25, 4:37 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Neshoba, Winston	38 min
Mar 25, 4:41 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clay	34 min
Mar 25, 5:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Noxubee, Winston	30 min
Mar 25, 5:28 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Neshoba	47 min
Mar 25, 6:35 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Noxubee	25 min
Mar 25, 7:04 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Lawrence	63 hr
Mar 25, 8:54 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala	36 min
Mar 25, 9:01 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Neshoba	7 days
Mar 25, 9:03 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Madison, Yazoo	13 days
Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Clarke	4 days
Mar 25, 9:04 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lowndes	26 min
Mar 25, 9:18 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Noxubee	42 min
Mar 25, 9:32 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Noxubee	28 min
Mar 25, 11:46 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Washington	12 days
Mar 25, 11:48 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Washington	13 days
Mar 25, 12:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Neshoba, Scott	52 min
Mar 25, 1:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Winston	28 min
Mar 25, 1:03 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Covington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson, Smith	57 min
Mar 25, 1:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Noxubee, Winston	30 min
Mar 25, 1:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Choctaw, Winston	24 min
Mar 25, 1:24 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Scott, Simpson, Smith	94 min
Mar 25, 1:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Noxubee	17 min
Mar 25, 1:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lowndes	27 min
Mar 25, 1:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton	81 min
Mar 25, 2:05 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Smith	25 min
Mar 25, 2:29 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Kemper, Lauderdale, Newton	61 min
Mar 25, 2:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper	29 min
Mar 25, 3:06 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Kemper	24 min
Mar 25, 3:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke, Lauderdale	36 min
Mar 25, 3:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion	44 min
Mar 25, 3:18 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Lauderdale	27 min
Mar 25, 3:40 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Rankin, Simpson, Smith	65 min
Mar 25, 3:47 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Covington, Smith	15 min
Mar 25, 4:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Newton	37 min
Mar 25, 4:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Marion	28 min
Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Leake	3 days
Mar 25, 5:03 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Jones	57 min
Mar 25, 5:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Covington, Jones	45 min
Mar 25, 5:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Clarke	63 min
Mar 25, 6:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke	13 min
Mar 24, 9:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Concordia	35 min
Mar 24, 9:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Franklin	33 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.