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Tornado Warning 23, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 22, 2022, 3:01 PM CDT for Clay County, Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was in force for 14 min. 2 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
- Mar 22, 2022, 3:01 PM CDT (20:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 22, 2022, 3:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 14 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Clay County, MS, Lowndes County, MS, Oktibbeha County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:01 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 3:04 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 S West Point, MS | THIS F1 TORNADO BEGAN NEAR OLD TIBBEE RD AND SECTION RD ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF WEST POINT, THEN TRACKED NORTHEASTWARD TO JUST EAST OF WEST POINT. IT THEN CONTINUED ACROSS EASTERN CLAY COUNTY AND CROSSED INTO SOUTHERN MONROE COUNTY. ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND 105 |
| Mar 22, 3:09 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Ese West Point, MS | CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 ESE WEST POINT. TORNADO DAMAGE TO TREES, POWER POLES ALSO SNAPPED, AND METAL POLES BENT AT A BUSINESS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES. STREETS INCLUDE WAVERLY RD, CHURCHILL ST, ESHMAN ST, CONCORDE RD, HWY 50. |
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 3 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 10:40 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 164 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1169 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 291 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 353 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
166
WFUS54 KJAN 222001
TORJAN
MSC025-087-105-222045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0023.220322T2001Z-220322T2045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
301 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northern Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 301 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Muldrow, or near West Point, moving northeast at
55 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...
West Point around 305 PM CDT.
Waverly around 310 PM CDT.
Columbus AFB around 315 PM CDT.
Kolola Springs around 320 PM CDT.
Caledonia around 325 PM CDT.
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 3368 8826 3346 8867 3357 8878 3368 8863
3368 8850 3367 8849 3366 8852 3365 8851
3366 8850 3366 8846 3368 8843 3367 8842
3369 8839 3369 8837 3372 8833 3374 8833
3374 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 231DEG 48KT 3355 8867
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW3 follow-up statements
264
WWUS54 KJAN 222006
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
MSC087-105-222016-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T2045Z/
Oktibbeha MS-Lowndes MS-
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN OKTIBBEHA AND NORTHERN
LOWNDES COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3358 8849 3356 8849 3354 8852 3355 8853
3352 8856 3353 8856 3351 8860 3361 8872
3368 8863 3368 8850 3367 8849 3366 8852
3364 8850 3362 8851 3360 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 227DEG 48KT 3360 8862
$$
MSC025-222045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T2045Z/
Clay MS-
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTY...
At 306 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Point, moving northeast at 55 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...
Waverly around 310 PM CDT.
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 3358 8849 3356 8849 3354 8852 3355 8853
3352 8856 3353 8856 3351 8860 3361 8872
3368 8863 3368 8850 3367 8849 3366 8852
3364 8850 3362 8851 3360 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 227DEG 48KT 3360 8862
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW641
WWUS54 KJAN 222010
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
310 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
MSC025-222045-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T2045Z/
Clay MS-
310 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL CLAY COUNTY...
At 310 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near West Point,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Clay County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3358 8858 3365 8865 3368 8863 3368 8850
3367 8849 3366 8852 3364 8850 3362 8851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 231DEG 48KT 3363 8857
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW977
WWUS54 KJAN 222015 RRA
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
315 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
MSC025-222025-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T2045Z/
Clay MS-
315 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CLAY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Mississippi.
LAT...LON 3358 8858 3365 8865 3368 8863 3368 8850
3367 8849 3366 8852 3364 8850 3362 8851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 231DEG 48KT 3368 8850
$$
TWWhat 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 Mar 22, 1:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 22, 1:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
134 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND HEAVY RAIN CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE REGION
TODAY...
.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion. In addition, some of the
Tornado Watch and Wind Advisory areas have removed after the
ongoing line of severe storms has passed through. Across central
and eastern MS, threats for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, hail,
and heavy rainfall will continue through the afternoon. /NF/
&&
.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is continuing to move
east across the forecast area this afternoon. These storms will
bring a sudden wind shift with possible wind gusts in excess of 50
kts (in severe storms), possible hail, and +TSRA. In the wake of
these storms, a broad area of RA and BR will continue for several
hours, with scattered lightning occurring. Winds will become
westerly in the wake of storm activity, and ceilings will fall
into the MVFR range. /NF/
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Prior discussion below:
Mesoscale Update...
The initial band of overnight convection which now extends from
near Grenada to Greenwood to Oak Grove LA is, as anticipated,
losing stream as the leading shortwave pulls north of the area.
Farther west, more vigorous convection extends from near Monroe
to near Lake Charles ahead of the main shortwave. Storms in this
corridor have been severe at times, but have been remained fairly
tame thus far owing to the diurnal instability minimum. Areas
behind this primary line of convection are already seeing the end
of their severe weather threat for today. While some areas behind
the leading outflow like Greenville and Indianola have seen a
wind shift and a transition to more stable surface conditions,
we're already beginning to see signs of airmass recovery on the
southern edge of this outflow in the southern ArkLaMiss Delta
around Rolling Fork and ahead of the primary band of convection to
the west, with convection beginning to lift back to the north
through the Delta. This is occurring as increasing upper ascent
results from strong divergence with a split upper jet pattern
beginning to move over the area. We're already seeing this
manifest near the surface in the form of pressure falls from
northern MS southwestward through the ArkLaMiss Delta and into
central LA. Mesoscale model guidance suggests additional pressure
falls of 4-6 mb may occur over the next few hours, which will
result in strengthening low level mass response with a moisture-
rich environment surging well northward across our area ahead of
the primary band of convection. It will also help to encourage
strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts through the day (A Wind
Advisory remains in effect for the entire area). Upper 60s to near
70 dewpoints already reside from the MissLou area southward into
southern LA, with moderate mixed layer instability already surging
spreading northward along the Mississippi River.
With instability increasing in coincidence with 50+ kt deep layer
shear, we're already seeing some increase in convective strength
over northeast LA, and this trend should continue through the day.
0-1 km SRH across MS is in the 200-400 m2/s2 range and is forecast
to remain this strong through the day, and as instability
continues to increase, effective SRH will increase along with
increasing potential for tornadoes in more vigorous convection.
While the overall motion of the primary convective complex will
be eastward, individual elements along the line will move more
northeastwardly. Unfortunately, this means convection will often
be oriented favorably with strong southwesterly 0-3 km bulk shear
vectors to favor QLCS tornadogenesis as this line continues to
progress eastward through the day. In addition, CAM guidance
continues to hint at the possibility of discrete convection
developing ahead of this convective line. So long as these cells
aren't so numerous that they destructively interfere with each
other, they would reside in an environment favorable for producing
tornadoes as well. If surface pressure falls continue, this could
also help to keep surface winds backed and maintain stronger low
level shear in this regime. To summarize, individual storms ahead
of the line could be bad...storms along the line itself could be
bad. Strong tornadoes will be a threat across almost the entire
area.
With the eastward overall line movement but individual elements
moving more northeastward, we could also see training of
convection today resulting in areas of flash flooding. People who
live in typically flood prone areas need to be prepared to move to
higher ground.
Overall, the going forecast remains on track, both with
anticipated storm threats and with the general timing forecast.
There is no less of a severe weather and tornado threat along the
Highway 82 corridor and the Golden Triangle than there is to the
south along the Highway 84 corridor.
It will be crucially important for residents of Mississippi,
southeastern Arkansas, and northeastern Louisiana to remain near a
good source of weather information today. Have multiple ways to
receive warnings, and know ahead of time where you will go when a
warning is issued for your location so you can act quickly. /DL/
Today and tomorrow...
Severe weather is likely across the ArkLaMiss region today as a
strong upper level trough with a closed low over the Central Plains
digs into our area. With a strong upper jet influencing upper level
divergence and a surface ridging sitting east of MS, southwesterly
flow will continue to bring an unstable airmass into the ArkLaMiss
region. With this in mind, all modes of severe weather will be
possible today. Damaging wind gusts, hail up to golf ball size and
tornadoes are likely. Specifically in the Moderate risk area,
conditions will support significant tornadoes. Currently in the
overnight/ early morning period, a line of strong to severe storms
is slowly moving out of TX and into LA, AR, and northern MS.
Although no active severe warnings out, Hi-res guidance is in
agreement of a regeneration of instability in the morning to
afternoon hours that will allow this line to uniquely evolve. If
warm air convective showers fail to inhibit stabilization ahead of
the line, CAMs are hinting supercell development in the warm sector
(mainly along and south of I-20). In this region, model soundings
depict MUCAPE values 1500-2000 J/kg, 0-3km SRH values upwards of 500
m^2/s^2, 0-6km shear values 50kt+, and a very moist environment.
Dewpoints in the 60s and PWATs ~1.5 inches will provide more than
enough deep layer moisture.
As the line of storms pushes through MS, another interesting feature
that guidance hints at is supercells along the NE MS/NW AL border.
Despite the "juicy" parameters remaining along and S of I-20, it
seems as if the extent of the warm sector may stretch more northeast
throughout the morning hours into the afternoon. If this area can
stay dry ahead of the line while getting sufficient daytime heating,
it may be a cause for concern. Regardless of any of the "what-if"
scenarios, it is evident that these atmospheric conditions have and
are likely to produce a risk of severe weather in this region. As
far as SPC's Day 1 outlook is concerned, we mostly remain in the
same risk as before, however the "Moderate" risk (4/5) has been
extended into the southeastern part of our area.
As far as other hazards to be highlighted, gusty winds and Flash
Flooding will be likely as well. A strengthening pressure gradient
on the eastern side of the deepening trough will create strong
gradient winds. Sustained winds of 20-30 mph and gusts between 40-50
mph will be likely. Due to this, an "Elevated" threat of flash
flooding has put into the HWO and a Wind Advisory is in effect until
this evening. Broad ascent and deep layer moisture combined with
antecedent moist soil from a previous system will create ripe
conditions for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. This will also
warrant an "Elevated" in the HWO and a Flash Flood Watch that will
remain in effect until this evening. With all of this in mind, we
stress the importance of remaining weather aware today as this
complex system evolves into the daytime hours and could potentially
create dangerous conditions throughout the course of today. /AJ/
Wednesday through Monday night...
It will be dry through the period with cooler than normal
temperatures through Saturday night. Near normal temperatures are
expected Sunday with warmer than normal temperatures Sunday night
through Monday night. Come Wednesday morning our CWA will be in
the dry slot of the large nearly stacked low pressure system to
our north. Several shortwaves will round the base of the closed
low as it slowly lifts out to the northeast through Friday only to
be replaced by another closed low swinging across the Great Lakes
region through Saturday. As a result our winds aloft will remain
out of the northwest until Monday. At the surface, high pressure
will remain to our west and north helping to keep the Gulf closed
until Sunday night when a surface high will become centered to our
east while a surface low develops to our west. This will result
in return flow back across our region going into Monday helping to
provide the warmer temperatures. /22/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 77 47 62 42 / 98 79 5 2
Meridian 77 54 67 42 / 96 92 5 4
Vicksburg 77 46 62 42 / 98 30 5 1
Hattiesburg 77 54 67 42 / 98 90 5 5
Natchez 76 46 62 42 / 98 28 5 1
Greenville 71 46 58 41 / 100 24 5 1
Greenwood 74 47 58 42 / 98 58 5 1
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch until 1 AM CDT Wednesday for MSZ039-045-046-051-052-
056>058-064>066-072>074.
Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for MSZ026>033-036>039-
042>046-048>052-054>058-061>066-072>074.
Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for MSZ018-019-025>038-
040>044-047>050-053>055-059>063.
LA...Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for LAZ007>009-015-016-
023>026.
AR...Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for ARZ074-075.
&&
NF/DL/22/AJHazardous weather outlook, Mar 22, 4:02 AM CDT, 10 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 ARZ074-075-LAZ007-008-MSZ018-019-025-026-029-034-230915- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore- Grenada-Webster-Washington- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, north central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, 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) Today, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. MSZ032-033-038-044-230915- Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Leake- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Mainly Today NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and 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) Mainly today, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. LAZ009-015-016-023>025-MSZ027-028-035>037-040>043-047-230915- East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas- Carroll-Montgomery-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Issaquena-Sharkey- Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and 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) Today, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. MSZ030-031-230915- Clay-Lowndes- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, 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) Today through tonight, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. MSZ039-045-046-230915- Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and 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) Today through tonight, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. LAZ026-MSZ048-049-053-054-059>063-230915- Concordia-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams- Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to at least golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. MSZ051-052-056>058-066-074-230915- Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jones-Forrest- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to at least golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. MSZ050-055-064-065-072-073-230915- Scott-Simpson-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar- 402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Mainly Today NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to at least golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Mainly today, 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) Today, 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. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday 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 today through tonight. 33 && ...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, Mar 22, 11:43 AM CDT, 3 hours 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1143 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1133 AM TSTM WND DMG 10 NW KINGS 32.50N 90.98W
03/22/2022 WARREN MS EMERGENCY MNGR
POWERLINES DOWN AT EAGLE LAKE SHORES.
&&
CELocal storm report, Mar 22, 11:48 AM CDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1148 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1128 AM TORNADO 7 WNW VICKSBURG 32.40N 90.98W
03/22/2022 WARREN MS OFFICIAL NWS OBS
TDS DEBRIS SIGNATURE.
&&
CELocal storm report, Mar 22, 11:56 AM CDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1156 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1145 AM TSTM WND DMG REDWOOD 32.48N 90.81W
03/22/2022 WARREN MS EMERGENCY MNGR
TREES DOWN NEAR REDWOOD, POSSIBLE TORNADO.
&&
CELocal storm report, Mar 22, 12:07 PM CDT, 2 hours 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1110 AM TSTM WND DMG 12 W NEWELLTON 32.10N 91.45W
03/22/2022 TENSAS LA LAW ENFORCEMENT
POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 4 NEAR MILE
MARKER 32.99.
1115 AM TSTM WND DMG 4 S RICHMOND 32.34N 91.19W
03/22/2022 MADISON LA 911 CALL CENTER
A TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 603.
1118 AM TSTM WND DMG 1 NE RICHMOND 32.40N 91.16W
03/22/2022 MADISON LA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 80.
&&Special weather statement, Mar 22, 1:28 PM CDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
128 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
MSZ051-056-057-221900-
Smith MS-Newton MS-Jasper MS-
128 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Jasper,
southwestern Newton and eastern Smith Counties through 200 PM CDT...
At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Taylorsville, or 8 miles west of Stringer, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Center Ridge around 135 PM CDT.
Bay Springs around 140 PM CDT.
Turnerville and Pineville around 145 PM CDT.
Roberts and Garlandville around 200 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Sylvarena, Montrose
and Louin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central,
southeastern and east central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3180 8931 3180 8936 3188 8955 3222 8936
3222 8932 3229 8932 3234 8930 3220 8901
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 207DEG 41KT 3190 8940
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
JNELocal storm report, Mar 22, 2:05 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
205 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0200 PM HAIL 2 ESE PUCKETT 32.07N 89.74W
03/22/2022 E1.00 INCH RANKIN MS LAW ENFORCEMENT
&&
CEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 8:46 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clay | 49 hr |
| Mar 22, 8:46 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 3 days |
| Mar 22, 10:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington | 63 min |
| Mar 22, 10:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 55 min |
| Mar 22, 11:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower | 58 min |
| Mar 22, 11:07 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 53 min |
| Mar 22, 11:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo | 64 min |
| Mar 22, 11:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Hinds, Warren | 62 min |
| Mar 22, 11:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, Webster | 41 min |
| Mar 22, 11:54 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Sharkey, Yazoo | 66 min |
| Mar 22, 12:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Warren, Yazoo | 59 min |
| Mar 22, 12:13 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Warren | 2 hr |
| Mar 22, 12:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson | 58 min |
| Mar 22, 12:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Washington | 6 hr |
| Mar 22, 12:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 62 min |
| Mar 22, 12:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison | 59 min |
| Mar 22, 12:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Copiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson | 56 min |
| Mar 22, 12:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott | 66 min |
| Mar 22, 1:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Rankin, Scott | 54 min |
| Mar 22, 1:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Leflore, Montgomery, Webster | 66 min |
| Mar 22, 1:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 55 min |
| Mar 22, 1:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston | 67 min |
| Mar 22, 1:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lawrence, Simpson | 38 min |
| Mar 22, 1:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 32 min |
| Mar 22, 1:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston | 96 min |
| Mar 22, 1:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Smith | 78 min |
| Mar 22, 1:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 74 min |
| Mar 22, 2:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 36 min |
| Mar 22, 2:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 40 min |
| Mar 22, 2:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Webster | 93 min |
| Mar 22, 2:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba | 53 min |
| Mar 22, 2:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 97 min |
| Mar 22, 2:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 53 min |
| Mar 22, 2:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 19 min |
| Mar 22, 2:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 65 min |
| Mar 22, 3:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 3 hr |
| Mar 22, 3:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper | 46 min |
| Mar 22, 3:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale | 41 min |
| Mar 22, 4:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson, Smith | 3 hr |
| Mar 22, 4:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Scott, Smith | 4 hr |
| Mar 22, 4:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 36 min |
| Mar 22, 4:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton | 18 min |
| Mar 22, 5:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke | 41 min |
| Mar 22, 6:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba | 4 hr |
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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.