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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this special weather statement at Mar 31, 2021, 4:32 AM CDT for Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2021, 4:32 AM CDT (09:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
County Sunflower County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 151 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
- 844 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 662 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 187 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 246 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 5.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WWUS84 KJAN 310932
SPSJAN
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
432 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
MSZ018-019-311000-
Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
432 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL SUNFLOWER AND
SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 500 AM CDT...
At 431 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Shaw, moving east at 50 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Shaw around 440 AM CDT.
Sunflower around 455 AM CDT.
Blaine around 500 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Doddsville.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3352 9046 3352 9076 3353 9076 3353 9102
3365 9100 3373 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0931Z 265DEG 43KT 3357 9090
$$
19What 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 31, 4:14 AM CDT, 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 4:14 AM CDT, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
414 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY...
.DISCUSSION...
Today and tonight: well, it appears March will go out like a lion
for the ArkLaMiss as our warm and humid conditions early this
morning will get knocked down by a strong cold front by evening.
Severe storms will be possible ahead of the cold front followed by
strong gusty winds and colder temperatures in its wake. Early
morning surface analysis had this cold front just to the northwest
of Bolivar county. Temperatures across our CWA last hour were still
running in the upper 60s to lower 70s with dew points in the upper
60s. The 00Z Wed JAN sounding had a PWAT of 1.67in and PWATs will
surge above an inch and three quarters today ahead of the cold
front. Local radars already showed a few storms along and just ahead
of the cold front. Additional storms will continue to develop along
cold front this morning as it drops into our CWA. A few of the
storms along the cold front this morning may become strong to severe
and produce damaging wind gusts and small hail but the most likely
time for severe storm development will come later with daytime
heating. Models are in good agreement that the cold front will be
near a Bastrop, Louisiana to Columbus, Mississippi line by 7am then
near a De Kalb to Jackson to Natchez line by noon and be southeast
of our CWA by late afternoon. The potential for severe storms will
end with the passage of the cold front. Isolated severe storms will
be possible over most of our CWA but our southeast will see the
greatest potential for severe storms capable of damaging winds,
quarter sized hail and a brief tornado or two this afternoon. In
addition locally heavy downpours will also be possible with the
strongest storms. In the wake of the cold front north winds with
gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be possible, especially in the west where
a Wind Advisory has been issued for this afternoon. The highs for
today have likely already occurred for the northern half of the area
as temperatures are expected to drop into the 50s behind the cold
front. By sunset most of the CWA will be in the 40s and lows tonight
will range from the mid 30s north to near 40F south. /22/
Thursday through next Tuesday...Strong cold advection in the front's
wake will bring a chill back to the air beginning Thursday morning
and continuing into Friday morning. Friday morning will be the
cooler of the two as lows range from the upper 20s to middle 30s.
Some early morning patchy frost can be anticipated over a good
portion of the area. but moreso over Northeast Mississippi where
widespread front is expected, as lows fall into the upper 20s for at
least a couple of hours early Friday. Cool breezy conditions are
expected on Friday afternoon, as highs struggle to climb out of the
50s.
Throughout the remainder of the forecast period, conditions
currently look to remain quiet. A couple of weak disturbances
traversing the region during the Easter weekend, only look to bring
some increased clouds to the CWA. Despite the cooler temperatures
early, conditions will steadily moderate up each day, with highs
forecast to hover around the 80 degree mark come the start of work
week and lows back up into the low and middle 50s. /19/
&&
.AVIATION...
06Z TAF discussion:
A mix of conditions were observed at 530Z but SHRA/TSRA activity
will be confined to the HWY 82 TAF sites until after 14Z when
widespread TSRA is expected along a strong cold front moving
through the CWA. MVFR/IFR cigs are expected to prevail until after
the cold front passes. NW wind sustained around 20kts with gusts
to 30Kts is expected Wed in the wake of the front. Conditions wl
improve from the nw Wed aftn with VFR conds expected areawide by
02Z Thu. /22/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 71 37 58 33 / 96 4 0 0
Meridian 73 37 56 30 / 98 10 0 0
Vicksburg 70 37 58 32 / 92 3 0 0
Hattiesburg 79 39 60 33 / 96 20 0 0
Natchez 72 39 59 34 / 96 4 0 0
Greenville 58 36 55 32 / 81 2 0 0
Greenwood 63 36 55 29 / 92 2 0 0
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening for
MSZ018-019-025>028-034>036-040>043-047>049-053-054-059>062.
LA...Wind Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening for
LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.
AR...Wind Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening for
ARZ074-075.
&&
19/22Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 30, 3:48 PM CDT, 12 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ARZ074-LAZ007-MSZ026-312100- Ashley-Morehouse-Grenada- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight. ARZ075-MSZ018-019-025-034-312100- Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, north central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts 35- 40 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...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight. LAZ015-MSZ027>033-036>038-043-044-312100- Richland-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw- Oktibbeha-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Madison MS-Leake- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday morning NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight through Wednesday. LAZ008-009-016-023-MSZ035-040>042-047-312100- West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Humphreys- Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Warren- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts 35- 40 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...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight through Wednesday. MSZ039-045-046-048>050-054-055-061>064-072>074-312100- Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Copiah-Simpson- Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Wednesday NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 Wednesday. MSZ051-052-056>058-065-066-312100- Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Covington-Jones- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Wednesday NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Wednesday Severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 Wednesday. LAZ024>026-MSZ053-059-060-312100- Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams- 348 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Wednesday NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Wednesday Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts 35- 40 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...Wednesday night through Monday Low temperatures below freezing for a few hours will lead to widespread frost over much of the area Thursday night into Friday morning. This will pose a significant threat to tender vegetation now that the growing season has begun. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 Wednesday. 86 && ...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. ...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/
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 31, 3:34 AM CDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
334 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
ARZ075-310900-
Chicot AR-
334 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN CHICOT COUNTY UNTIL 400
AM CDT...
At 334 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Dermott, moving east at 45 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Chicot
County.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3352 9135 3353 9133 3352 9132 3352 9125
3356 9123 3350 9118 3344 9123 3344 9118
3350 9116 3345 9112 3345 9107 3343 9106
3340 9108 3344 9145 3356 9145 3356 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0834Z 270DEG 39KT 3355 9139
19Special weather statement, Mar 31, 3:48 AM CDT, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
348 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
MSZ018-310930-
Bolivar MS-
348 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN BOLIVAR COUNTY UNTIL
430 AM CDT...
At 348 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Arkansas City, or 12 miles southeast of Rohwer, moving east at
45 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Scott around 355 AM CDT.
Benoit around 400 AM CDT.
Shaw around 420 AM CDT.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3353 9076 3353 9122 3357 9122 3358 9115
3360 9113 3362 9113 3365 9117 3366 9122
3369 9122 3370 9116 3367 9113 3366 9108
3367 9104 3368 9103 3371 9106 3371 9112
3378 9076
TIME...MOT...LOC 0848Z 260DEG 37KT 3361 9116
19Special weather statement, Mar 31, 4:03 AM CDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
403 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
ARZ074-075-311000-
Chicot AR-Ashley AR-
403 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN CHICOT AND NORTHEASTERN
ASHLEY COUNTIES UNTIL 500 AM CDT...
At 403 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms
along a line extending from 6 miles west of Dermott to near Snyder.
Movement was east at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Dermott around 415 AM CDT.
Lake Village and Mcmillan Corner around 450 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, 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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3339 9169 3339 9146 3356 9145 3356 9135
3352 9132 3352 9125 3356 9123 3350 9118
3344 9123 3344 9118 3350 9117 3346 9112
3341 9121 3339 9119 3338 9117 3339 9112
3345 9107 3329 9114 3333 9173
TIME...MOT...LOC 0903Z 268DEG 23KT 3351 9155 3336 9166
19Special weather statement, Mar 31, 4:06 AM CDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
406 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
MSZ018-019-310930-
Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
406 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN SUNFLOWER AND EAST
CENTRAL BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 430 AM CDT...
At 406 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Mound Bayou, or near Cleveland, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Drew around 420 AM CDT.
Parchman around 425 AM CDT.
Rome around 430 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Winstonville and
Merigold.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3381 9045 3372 9076 3388 9084 3399 9058
3399 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0906Z 247DEG 40KT 3383 9072
19Special weather statement, Mar 31, 4:09 AM CDT, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 409 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 MSZ018-019-310945- Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS- 409 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL SUNFLOWER AND SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 445 AM CDT... At 409 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shaw, moving east at 35 mph. Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ruleville and Blaine around 430 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Doddsville. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 3381 9045 3360 9045 3353 9078 3370 9082 TIME...MOT...LOC 0909Z 253DEG 32KT 3361 9074 19
Special weather statement, Mar 31, 4:32 AM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
432 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
MSZ018-019-311000-
Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
432 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL SUNFLOWER AND
SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 500 AM CDT...
At 431 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Shaw, moving east at 50 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Shaw around 440 AM CDT.
Sunflower around 455 AM CDT.
Blaine around 500 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Doddsville.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3352 9046 3352 9076 3353 9076 3353 9102
3365 9100 3373 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0931Z 265DEG 43KT 3357 9090
19The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 7:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Issaquena | 47 min |
| Mar 30, 7:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 45 min |
| Mar 30, 7:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson | 33 min |
| Mar 30, 7:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington | 55 min |
| Mar 30, 9:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Humphreys | 38 min |
| Mar 30, 9:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Oktibbeha | 40 min |
| Mar 30, 9:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Carroll | 48 min |
| Mar 30, 10:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Montgomery | 62 min |
| Mar 30, 11:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 39 min |
| Mar 31, 2:57 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | JAN | Adams, Bolivar, Carroll, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin and 16 more | 17 hr |
| Mar 31, 3:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Coahoma | 18 min |
| Mar 31, 3:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 4:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 24 min |
| Mar 31, 4:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Sunflower | 36 min |
| Mar 31, 4:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Sunflower | 30 min |
| Mar 31, 4:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Grenada | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 7:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 7:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 8:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 35 min |
| Mar 31, 8:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 8:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake, Neshoba | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 9:12 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clay | 4 days |
| Mar 31, 9:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 10:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 10:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 10:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton, Scott | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 10:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 22 hr |
| Mar 31, 10:41 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Leflore | 49 hr |
| Mar 31, 10:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 10:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 11:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 60 min |
| Mar 31, 11:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin, Simpson | 64 min |
| Mar 31, 11:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 30 min |
| Mar 31, 11:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Simpson, Smith | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 11:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 12:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 43 min |
| Mar 31, 12:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Jones | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 12:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 12:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 22 min |
| Mar 31, 1:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 2:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Forrest | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 2:26 PM CDT | Freeze Watch | JAN | Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clarke, Clay and 15 more | 20 hr |
| Mar 30, 7:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | East Carroll, West Carroll | 60 min |
| Mar 30, 9:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 7:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 27 min |
| Mar 30, 10:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Ashley | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 3:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Chicot | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 4:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Chicot | 57 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.