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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 243, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 25, 2022, 12:40 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 65 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 25, 2022, 12:40 PM CDT (17:40 UTC)
- Expired
- May 25, 2022, 1:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 65 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Attala County, MS, Leake County, MS, Neshoba County, MS, Winston County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 9:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 98 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
- 118 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -133 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 953 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 126 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 168 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 25, 10:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 25, 10:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 853 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022 ARZ074-075-LAZ007-008-015-MSZ018-261400- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-Richland-Bolivar- 853 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible today into tonight. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and small hail. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday The threat for possible flash flooding will continue into mid morning Thursday, with chances for heavy rain expected to end from west to east through the morning. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.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. LAZ009-016-023-025-MSZ019-025>058-261400- East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Sunflower-Leflore- Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha- Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Issaquena- Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin- Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper- Clarke- 853 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight Severe thunderstorms will be possible today into tonight. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado can't be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday The threat for possible flash flooding will continue into mid morning Thursday, with chances for heavy rain expected to end from west to east through the morning. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.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. LAZ024-026-MSZ059>066-072>074-261400- Catahoula-Concordia-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 853 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Severe thunderstorms will be possible today into tonight. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado can't be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday The threat for possible flash flooding will continue into mid morning Thursday, with chances for heavy rain expected to end from west to east through the morning. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.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. 14 && ...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
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Special weather statement, May 25, 10:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1213 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022
MSZ043-044-050-251745-
Scott MS-Leake MS-Madison MS-
1213 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Leake,
northwestern Scott and northeastern Madison Counties through 1245 PM
CDT...
At 1212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sharon to Leesburg. Movement was northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Farmhaven around 1220 PM CDT.
Camden and Ludlow around 1225 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Lena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for
central Mississippi.
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LAT...LON 3233 8972 3259 8978 3258 8982 3259 8984
3258 8986 3256 8987 3271 8994 3292 8970
3251 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 1712Z 225DEG 34KT 3266 8989 3243 8978
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CMEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 7:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Adams | 47 min |
| May 25, 3:31 AM CDT | Flood Watch | JAN | Adams, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Jones and 4 more | 24 hr |
| May 25, 8:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 34 min |
| May 25, 9:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams | 42 min |
| May 25, 9:20 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Copiah, Franklin, Lincoln | 28 min |
| May 25, 9:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson | 46 min |
| May 25, 9:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena | 32 min |
| May 25, 9:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin, Jefferson | 24 min |
| May 25, 9:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Issaquena, Warren | 50 min |
| May 25, 10:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Warren | 46 min |
| May 25, 10:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington | 25 min |
| May 25, 10:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 34 min |
| May 25, 10:38 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 48 min |
| May 25, 10:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Yazoo | 52 min |
| May 25, 10:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 31 min |
| May 25, 11:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin | 65 min |
| May 25, 11:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lawrence | 28 min |
| May 25, 11:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 27 min |
| May 25, 11:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 34 min |
| May 25, 12:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 46 min |
| May 25, 12:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 32 min |
| May 25, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar, Marion | 33 min |
| May 25, 12:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton | 40 min |
| May 25, 12:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston | 50 min |
| May 25, 1:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Neshoba | 41 min |
| May 25, 1:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Newton | 49 min |
| May 25, 1:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw, Webster | 27 min |
| May 25, 1:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington | 26 min |
| May 25, 1:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 23 min |
| May 25, 1:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston | 60 min |
| May 25, 1:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster | 56 min |
| May 25, 1:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 29 min |
| May 25, 1:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Jones | 47 min |
| May 25, 2:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 40 min |
| May 25, 2:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha | 34 min |
| May 25, 2:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale | 55 min |
| May 25, 2:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale | 34 min |
| May 25, 3:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Forrest | 32 min |
| May 25, 3:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 33 min |
| May 25, 4:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 38 min |
| May 24, 7:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Concordia | 52 min |
| May 25, 8:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse, West Carroll | 25 min |
| May 25, 9:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin, Tensas | 36 min |
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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.