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Tornado Warning 133, NWS Jackson, MS

December 14, 20224 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Dec 14, 2022, 5:08 AM CST for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 67 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
Dec 14, 2022, 5:08 AM CST (11:08 UTC)
Expired
Dec 14, 2022, 6:15 AM CST
In force
67 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Copiah County, MS, Lincoln County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Simpson County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:12 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 14, 5:14 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Wnw Wesson, MSSEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG SYLVARENA ROAD.
Dec 14, 5:44 AM CSTTORNADO6 Sw Hopewell, MSSTORM CHASER REPORTED TREE BRANCHES DOWN OFF HWY 28 AND TREES DOWN ON THE ROADWAY DUE TO CONFIRMED TORNADO.
Dec 14, 5:48 AM CSTTORNADO4 W Georgetown, MSTHIS EF1 TORNADO BEGAN NEAR MS HIGHWAY 28 WEST OF GEORGETOWN AND TRACKED NORTHEASTWARD, CROSSING MS HIGHWAY 27 THEN THE PEARL RIVER INTO SIMPSON COUNTY BEFORE LIFTING NEAR OLD RIVER ROAD. ONLY TREE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED ALONG THIS TORNADO TRACK, WITH MULTIPLE TR

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 2 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 36 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Dec 13, 11:42 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 50 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2022-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 50 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2022-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 307 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
50 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
505 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
307 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
433 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

662 
WFUS54 KJAN 141108
TORJAN
MSC029-085-121-127-141215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0133.221214T1108Z-221214T1215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
508 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Rankin County in central Mississippi...
  Northwestern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
  North central Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...
  Central Copiah County in central Mississippi...

* Until 615 AM CST.
    
* At 508 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Wesson, or near Brookhaven, moving northeast at 35
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Wesson around 515 AM CST.
  Glancy around 520 AM CST.
  Martinsville around 525 AM CST.
  Hazlehurst around 530 AM CST.
  Hopewell around 550 AM CST.
  Harrisville and Whites around 600 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Beauregard and Georgetown.

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 3168 9061 3194 9040 3205 9026 3205 9023
      3207 9023 3216 9012 3199 8995 3160 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1108Z 223DEG 31KT 3168 9048 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CME
5 follow-up statements
598 
WWUS54 KJAN 141116
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
516 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSC085-141126-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Lincoln MS-
516 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LINCOLN 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 600 AM CST for central and
south central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3170 9057 3194 9040 3205 9026 3205 9023
      3207 9023 3216 9012 3199 8995 3170 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1116Z 223DEG 31KT 3173 9042 

$$

MSC029-121-127-141215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-Copiah MS-
516 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND CENTRAL COPIAH
COUNTIES...
    
At 516 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wesson, or 9 miles south of Hazlehurst, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
  Martinsville around 520 AM CST.
  Hazlehurst around 530 AM CST.
  Gallman around 535 AM CST.
  Union and Hopewell around 550 AM CST.
  Harrisville and Whites around 600 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Beauregard and Georgetown.

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 3170 9057 3194 9040 3205 9026 3205 9023
      3207 9023 3216 9012 3199 8995 3170 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1116Z 223DEG 31KT 3173 9042 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

CME
628 
WWUS54 KJAN 141139
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
539 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSC029-121-127-141215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-Copiah MS-
539 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHEASTERN COPIAH
COUNTIES...
    
At 539 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hazlehurst, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Hopewell around 555 AM CST.
  Harrisville around 605 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Georgetown.

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 3182 9039 3196 9030 3205 9023 3215 9011
      3199 8995 3177 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 1139Z 224DEG 28KT 3184 9028 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CME
477 
WWUS54 KJAN 141144
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
544 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSC029-121-127-141215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-Copiah MS-
544 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHEASTERN COPIAH
COUNTIES...
    
At 544 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hopewell, or 9 miles east of Hazlehurst, moving
northeast at 35 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...
  Hopewell around 550 AM CST.
  Harrisville around 605 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Georgetown.

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 3186 9033 3208 9018 3215 9011 3199 8995
      3182 9023
TIME...MOT...LOC 1144Z 223DEG 31KT 3188 9024 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CME
286 
WWUS54 KJAN 141155
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
555 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSC029-121-127-141215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Rankin MS-Simpson MS-Copiah MS-
555 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RANKIN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHEASTERN COPIAH
COUNTIES...
        
At 555 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Hopewell, or 11
miles east of Crystal Springs, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Harrisville around 605 AM CST.

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 3192 9027 3208 9018 3215 9011 3199 8995
      3188 9015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1155Z 221DEG 33KT 3193 9017 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CME
469 
WWUS54 KJAN 141158
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
558 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSC029-121-141208-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Rankin MS-Copiah MS-
558 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL RANKIN AND NORTHEASTERN
COPIAH 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 600 AM CST for central
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 100 PM CST
for central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3197 9019 3205 9014 3205 9001 3199 8995
      3189 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 1158Z 223DEG 31KT 3195 9015 

$$

MSC127-141215-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0133.000000T0000Z-221214T1215Z/
Simpson MS-
558 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON COUNTY...
        
At 558 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Hopewell, or 11
miles southwest of Star, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Harrisville around 605 AM CST.

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 3197 9019 3205 9014 3205 9001 3199 8995
      3189 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 1158Z 223DEG 31KT 3195 9015 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CME

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Dec 14, 3:04 AM CST, 2 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 14, 3:04 AM CST, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
304 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...New DISCUSSION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 159 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

Today and tonight...Will not be making any big changes to the
short term forecast at this point. Current forecast was on track.
Severe storms continue to develop along the boundary draped from
near Greenwood to Yazoo City down to Jonesville. Models show a
wave developing over the northern Gulf later today, helping to
push the boundary out of the area. At this time storm activity
seems to be slightly further east than expected with thunderstorms
moving into the metro area. Air was a little more stable to
the northeast, so there has been less thunderstorm development.
The best moisture and instability remain generally south of I-20.
Cells continue to develop over the southeast where dewpoints were
in the lower 70s. Still looks like a pretty active day.

Guidance continues to suggest that the system will slow down
supporting the flash flood risk. Rainfall has been really
efficient, where really good rates were likely causing localized
flooding. Drier air was moving into the Delta and rain was
thinning from the north and west. Stuck with guidance for pops and
temps. Clouds and rain should keep values relatively steady for
today.

Thursday through next Tuesday...

Forecast remains somewhat on track for the most part for the long
term period as we head into Thursday. Model guidance highlight a
large closed low spinning over Iowa. As low shifts east towards the
Great Lakes, broad upper troughing should continue to prevail across
our CWA heading into Friday. This in turn, should bring a
drier/colder airmass which should allow for drier weather to
dominate our forecast for the next several days.

With this aforementioned cold front, afternoon temperatures should
peak into the 50s with a few areas along and north of the Hwy 82
corridor to dip into the upper 40s. Heading into the weekend, model
guidance indicate another shortwave trough approaching our forecast
area by early Saturday morning. In response to this, another cold
front should drive across the region. Areas across the region could
see morning lows dip into the 30s. The coldest night looks to be
Saturday with overnight lows ranging in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Models are in disagreement with each other in regards to possible
rain showers on Saturday evening. By Sunday, a high pressure system
should being to move across the area. As the system begins to track
east by Sunday evening, return flow should begin to across our CWA.
Rain chances should return on Monday and Tuesday with afternoon
highs in the upper 50s. /CRJ/

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 126 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022
showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across the region
where severe storms with heavy rain were impacting GWO, TVR and
HEZ. Activity will continue to spread south and east with HKS/JAN
and maybe GTR likely to be impacted within the next 3 hours.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead of the main system will
continue around HBG/PIB/MEI. At this time, it was generally
showers with brief downpours, moving around the airports. This
activity will continue into mid to late morning with the main area
of strong to severe storms expected by mid to late afternoon.
Gradient winds will also increase across the region, where gusts
to 30 mph will be likely. MVFR conditions or less can be expected
at all sites through at least 6z tonight.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       72  41  57  34 / 100  20   0   0
Meridian      72  42  59  34 / 100  70   0   0
Vicksburg     68  39  57  34 / 100   0   0   0
Hattiesburg   76  45  62  36 / 100  60   0   0
Natchez       70  40  58  34 / 100   0   0   0
Greenville    63  39  54  34 /  90   0   0   0
Greenwood     67  39  54  34 / 100  20   0   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch through this afternoon for MSZ025>033-035>039-
     042>066-072>074.

LA...None.
AR...None.
&&

/
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 13, 2:43 PM CST, 14 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-142045-
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

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

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60
mph and hail at least to the size of quarters.

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

Tonight through Wednesday, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is
also possible.

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

Tonight, 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/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

MSZ026>033-036>039-142045-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

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

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60
mph and hail at least to the size of quarters.

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

Tonight through Wednesday, areas of flash flooding likely and
some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also
possible.

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

Tonight, 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/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

LAZ007>009-MSZ040-041-142045-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Issaquena-Sharkey-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

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

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes; including a few strong tornadoes are possible. 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)

Tonight through wednesday, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Tonight, 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/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

LAZ015-016-023>026-MSZ058-074-142045-
Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Clarke-
Forrest-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes; including a few strong tornadoes are possible. 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)

Tonight through wednesday, several inches of rain in a short
amount of time will make localized flash flooding possible,
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...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

MSZ042>045-142045-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

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

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes; including a few strong tornadoes are possible. 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)

Tonight through Wednesday, two to four inches of rain with locally
higher amounts will likely lead to areas of flash flooding and
some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also
possible.

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

Tonight, 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/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

MSZ046>057-059>066-072-073-142045-
Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-
Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
243 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

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

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday

Tonight through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes; including a few strong tornadoes are possible. Some
thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large
hail up to golf ball size.

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Tonight through Wednesday, two to four inches of rain with locally
higher amounts will likely lead to areas of flash flooding and
some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also
possible.

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.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

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 tonight
through Wednesday.

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...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.

*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/
...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

Local storm report, Dec 13, 11:49 PM CST, 5 hours 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1149 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1033 PM     TORNADO          5 E WARSAW              32.29N 91.44W
12/13/2022                   MADISON            LA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            ROOF DAMAGE TO CAMPS NEAR HUNTERS BEND.

&&

DL
Local storm report, Dec 14, 12:24 AM CST, 4 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1224 AM CST WED DEC 14 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1209 AM     TORNADO          5 S FITLER              32.65N 91.05W
12/14/2022                   ISSAQUENA          MS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TORNADO SIGHTED NEAR LAKE ALBEMARLE.

&&

DL
Local storm report, Dec 14, 12:32 AM CST, 4 hours 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1232 AM CST WED DEC 14 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1131 PM     TORNADO          4 NW VALLEY PARK        32.67N 90.91W
12/13/2022                   SHARKEY            MS   STORM CHASER

            LARGE TRANSMISSION LINES DOWNED ACROSS US 61
            AND A HOME DAMAGED EAST OF US 61.

&&

DL
Special weather statement, Dec 14, 2:47 AM CST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
247 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSZ047-048-053-054-140945-
Copiah MS-Warren MS-Hinds MS-Claiborne MS-
247 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Warren,
Claiborne, southwestern Hinds and northwestern Copiah Counties
through 345 AM CST...

At 247 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carpenter, or 20 miles south of Vicksburg, moving northeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Edwards, Utica, Peyton, Rocky Springs, Hermanville, Barlow, Reganton,
Pattison, Newman, Carpenter, Dentville, Dry Grove and Learned.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CST for central,
southwestern and west central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3178 9074 3178 9084 3179 9085 3180 9084
      3183 9084 3186 9099 3222 9090 3240 9050
      3197 9040 3177 9073
TIME...MOT...LOC 0847Z 241DEG 23KT 3205 9074

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DL
Special weather statement, Dec 14, 3:10 AM CST, 1 hour 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
310 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

MSZ029-030-032-033-141000-
Oktibbeha MS-Clay MS-Choctaw MS-Webster MS-
310 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Choctaw,
northern Oktibbeha, southeastern Webster and western Clay Counties
through 400 AM CST...

At 309 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chester, or 24 miles northwest of Louisville, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Reform around 315 AM CST.
  Mathiston and Sherwood around 320 AM CST.
  Maben and Cumberland around 325 AM CST.
  Pheba around 330 AM CST.
  Montpelier around 335 AM CST.
  Griffith around 340 AM CST.
  Pala Alto around 345 AM CST.
  West Point around 350 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CST for central and
north central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3380 8881 3357 8864 3329 8929 3345 8940
      3346 8940 3346 8941
TIME...MOT...LOC 0909Z 240DEG 49KT 3343 8927

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Local storm report, Dec 14, 4:42 AM CST, 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
442 AM CST WED DEC 14 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0355 AM     TORNADO          1 SSW CRANFIELD         31.53N 91.22W
12/14/2022                   ADAMS              MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SMALL DEBRIS ON
            LIBERTY RD. 8 RESIDENTS WERE REPORTED
            TRAPPED INSIDE A HOME ON 24 NATIONS RD,
            CRANFIELD AREA IN ADAMS COUNTY. FIRST
            RESPONDERS ARE IN ROUTE TO ASSIST.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 8:21 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWashington54 min
Dec 13, 9:11 PM CSTTornado WarningJANBolivar, Washington64 min
Dec 13, 9:16 PM CSTTornado WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Washington28 min
Dec 13, 9:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower48 min
Dec 13, 9:52 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANWashington3 hr
Dec 13, 10:04 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWashington56 min
Dec 13, 10:09 PM CSTTornado WarningJANLeflore, Sunflower51 min
Dec 13, 10:23 PM CSTTornado WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower, Washington36 min
Dec 13, 10:42 PM CSTTornado WarningJANIssaquena, Warren63 min
Dec 13, 10:50 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Washington40 min
Dec 13, 11:07 PM CSTTornado WarningJANHumphreys, Sharkey53 min
Dec 13, 11:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLeflore, Sunflower61 min
Dec 13, 11:18 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo57 min
Dec 13, 11:51 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANSunflower, Washington3 hr
Dec 13, 11:51 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Warren54 min
Dec 13, 11:54 PM CSTTornado WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Warren66 min
Dec 14, 12:05 AM CSTTornado WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Sharkey, Yazoo40 min
Dec 14, 12:13 AM CSTTornado WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Leflore62 min
Dec 14, 12:31 AM CSTTornado WarningJANHumphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo44 min
Dec 14, 12:48 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Yazoo57 min
Dec 14, 12:55 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Warren3 hr
Dec 14, 1:03 AM CSTTornado WarningJANAttala, Carroll, Holmes, Montgomery57 min
Dec 14, 1:05 AM CSTTornado WarningJANHolmes, Yazoo55 min
Dec 14, 1:11 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Jefferson49 min
Dec 14, 1:31 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams44 min
Dec 14, 1:50 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, Webster55 min
Dec 14, 1:50 AM CSTTornado WarningJANAdams, Jefferson55 min
Dec 14, 1:56 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Jefferson, Warren49 min
Dec 14, 2:36 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams, Franklin, Jefferson54 min
Dec 14, 2:47 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANClaiborne58 min
Dec 14, 2:51 AM CSTTornado WarningJANAdams, Franklin, Jefferson54 min
Dec 14, 3:05 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANAdams3 hr
Dec 14, 3:10 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw, Clay50 min
Dec 14, 3:33 AM CSTTornado WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson57 min
Dec 14, 3:43 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin62 min
Dec 14, 3:52 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANClaiborne, Jefferson3 hr
Dec 14, 5:02 AM CSTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin58 min
Dec 14, 5:24 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANAdams, Franklin, Jefferson3 hr
Dec 14, 5:36 AM CSTTornado WarningJANMadison, Rankin, Scott54 min
Dec 14, 6:10 AM CSTTornado WarningJANRankin, Simpson47 min
Dec 14, 6:45 AM CSTTornado WarningJANScott, Smith60 min
Dec 14, 7:00 AM CSTTornado WarningJANLawrence, Lincoln47 min
Dec 14, 7:04 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANScott, Simpson, Smith41 min
Dec 14, 7:29 AM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Smith61 min
Dec 14, 7:41 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANCopiah, Franklin, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson2 hr
Dec 14, 7:41 AM CSTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson, Smith64 min
Dec 14, 8:21 AM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Smith54 min
Dec 14, 9:13 AM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton39 min
Dec 14, 10:37 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANAdams, Franklin, Jefferson3 hr
Dec 14, 10:45 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANCarroll, Leflore48 hr
Dec 14, 10:48 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANYazoo24 hr
Dec 14, 10:49 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANJones24 hr
Dec 14, 10:51 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANNeshoba5 days
Dec 14, 11:04 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANClaiborne, Jefferson3 hr
Dec 14, 11:30 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Lincoln3 hr
Dec 14, 11:31 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANFranklin23 hr
Dec 14, 11:34 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANHinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott3 hr
Dec 14, 11:53 AM CSTTornado WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion67 min
Dec 14, 11:57 AM CSTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Simpson31 min
Dec 14, 12:00 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton60 min
Dec 14, 12:15 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANFranklin3 hr
Dec 14, 12:28 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Jones62 min
Dec 14, 12:36 PM CSTTornado WarningJANForrest, Lamar54 min
Dec 14, 12:39 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatJANKemper, Lauderdale66 min
Dec 14, 12:43 PM CSTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jasper, Jones, Smith62 min
Dec 14, 12:44 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Smith15 min
Dec 14, 12:54 PM CSTTornado WarningJANMarion44 min
Dec 14, 12:55 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence53 min
Dec 14, 1:09 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJones66 min
Dec 14, 1:28 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Lauderdale33 min
Dec 14, 1:33 PM CSTTornado WarningJANJasper, Lauderdale, Newton57 min
Dec 14, 1:38 PM CSTTornado WarningJANKemper39 min
Dec 14, 1:44 PM CSTTornado WarningJANForrest, Jones, Lamar44 min
Dec 14, 1:49 PM CSTTornado WarningJANLauderdale56 min
Dec 14, 2:02 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClarke58 min
Dec 14, 2:15 PM CSTTornado WarningJANForrest, Lamar60 min
Dec 14, 2:53 PM CSTTornado WarningJANClarke14 min
Dec 14, 3:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar47 min
Dec 14, 3:24 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANForrest, Jones, Lamar3 hr
Dec 14, 3:26 PM CSTTornado WarningJANForrest22 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.