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Tornado Warning 59, NWS Jackson, MS

April 13, 2022Issaquena County, Warren County, Yazoo County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2022, 4:40 PM CDT for Issaquena County, Warren County, Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was in force for 65 min. 4 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: Apr 13, 2022, 4:40 PM CDT (21:40 UTC)
Expired: Apr 13, 2022, 5:45 PM CDT
In force: 65 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Issaquena County, MS, Warren County, MS, Yazoo County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:43 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
Apr 13, 4:40 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	5 Nw Oak Ridge, MS	TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERNATIONAL PAPER PLANT ALONG MS HIGHWAY 3.
Apr 13, 4:43 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Nne Redwood, MS	THIS SHORT TRACK TORNADO BEGAN SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 3 NORTHEAST OF REDWOOD AND ENDED NEAR HIGHWAY 3 SNAPPING AND UPROOTING NUMEROUS TREES ALONG THE WAY.
Apr 13, 4:54 PM CDT	HAIL 0.88	1 Ene Phoenix, MS	NICKEL SIZE HAIL BETWEEN PHOENIX AND MECHANICSBURG AREA.
Apr 13, 5:03 PM CDT	FUNNEL CLOUD	3 N Phoenix, MS	DEPUTY REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD CROSSING HIGHWAY 3 NEAR DIXIE FARM ROAD.

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 one storm report 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
Apr 13, 2:48 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 47 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

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

Hodograph

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

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1394 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 411 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

778 
WFUS54 KJAN 132140
TORJAN
MSC055-149-163-132245-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0059.220413T2140Z-220413T2245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
440 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Warren County in west central Mississippi...
  Southwestern Yazoo County in central Mississippi...
  East central Issaquena County in west central Mississippi...

* Until 545 PM CDT.
    
* At 440 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Oak Ridge, or near Redwood, 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...
  Phoenix around 500 PM CDT.
  Tinsley around 515 PM CDT.
  Little Yazoo around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3282 9038 3264 9028 3264 9031 3261 9033
      3260 9034 3261 9035 3260 9037 3260 9038
      3258 9042 3259 9044 3256 9046 3244 9080
      3259 9083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 241DEG 30KT 3254 9075 

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

$$

TW

6 follow-up statements

854 
WWUS54 KJAN 132151
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
451 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC055-132201-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Issaquena MS-
451 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ISSAQUENA 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 1000 PM CDT for central and
west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3266 9068 3271 9061 3282 9038 3264 9028
      3264 9031 3261 9034 3261 9035 3258 9042
      3259 9044 3256 9046 3247 9071 3262 9072
      3262 9070 3264 9069 3265 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 241DEG 30KT 3258 9066 

$$

MSC149-163-132245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Warren MS-Yazoo MS-
451 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND SOUTHWESTERN YAZOO COUNTIES...
    
At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phoenix, or 10 miles northeast of Redwood, 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...
  Phoenix around 500 PM CDT.
  Tinsley around 520 PM CDT.
  Little Yazoo around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3266 9068 3271 9061 3282 9038 3264 9028
      3264 9031 3261 9034 3261 9035 3258 9042
      3259 9044 3256 9046 3247 9071 3262 9072
      3262 9070 3264 9069 3265 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 241DEG 30KT 3258 9066 

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

$$

TW

018 
WWUS54 KJAN 132200
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
500 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC149-132210-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Warren MS-
500 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WARREN 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 1000 PM CDT for central and
west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3265 9072 3266 9068 3271 9061 3282 9038
      3264 9028 3264 9031 3261 9034 3258 9042
      3259 9044 3256 9046 3253 9055 3253 9058
      3255 9059 3255 9065 3259 9066 3259 9069
      3262 9069 3262 9072 3263 9070 3264 9069
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 239DEG 30KT 3262 9059 

$$

MSC163-132245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Yazoo MS-
500 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 500 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phoenix, or 16 miles northeast of Redwood, 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...
  Tinsley around 520 PM CDT.
  Little Yazoo around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3265 9072 3266 9068 3271 9061 3282 9038
      3264 9028 3264 9031 3261 9034 3258 9042
      3259 9044 3256 9046 3253 9055 3253 9058
      3255 9059 3255 9065 3259 9066 3259 9069
      3262 9069 3262 9072 3263 9070 3264 9069
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 239DEG 30KT 3262 9059 

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

$$

TW

866 
WWUS54 KJAN 132210
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
510 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC163-132245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Yazoo MS-
510 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 510 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phoenix, or 15 miles southwest of Yazoo City, moving
northeast at 30 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...
  Tinsley around 520 PM CDT.
  Little Yazoo around 530 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Satartia and Bentonia.

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 3271 9061 3282 9038 3264 9028 3264 9031
      3261 9034 3258 9042 3259 9044 3256 9046
      3255 9050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 234DEG 27KT 3266 9053 

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

$$

TW

433 
WWUS54 KJAN 132224
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
524 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC163-132245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Yazoo MS-
524 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Little Yazoo, or 14 miles south of Yazoo City,
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Yazoo County, including the following locations...
Bentonia.

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 3274 9053 3282 9038 3264 9028 3264 9031
      3261 9034 3258 9042 3259 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 232DEG 32KT 3266 9039 

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

$$

TW

052 
WWUS54 KJAN 132230
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
530 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC163-132245-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Yazoo MS-
530 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
YAZOO COUNTY...
    
At 530 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Yazoo, or 12 miles south of Yazoo City,
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.

Locations impacted include...
Little Yazoo and Bentonia. 

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 3277 9047 3282 9038 3264 9028 3264 9031
      3260 9035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 227DEG 29KT 3269 9037 

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

$$

TW

008 
WWUS54 KJAN 132240
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
540 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSC163-132250-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220413T2245Z/
Yazoo MS-
540 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL YAZOO COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM
CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3277 9047 3282 9038 3264 9028 3264 9031
      3260 9035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 241DEG 30KT 3272 9030 

$$

TW

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 Apr 13, 2:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 2:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 25 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
215 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

.DISCUSSION...

Tonight and Tomorrow...

An upper-level trough will eject east from the Texas panhandle and a
surface low will develop out of that pushing across the Great Lakes
region. This low will drag a cold front through the Lower
Mississippi Valley this evening. I like to call this a wet set up
because there will be tremendous amount of low-level moisture. Close
to if not right at record breaking PWs between 1.5-2.0 in. Good low-
level moisture combined with daytime heating will allow for some
good instability. Guidance has struggled over these last couple of
days with storm mode. Initially the environment was conducive for
strictly super cell activity but as of right now, we are still
capped and things will evolve more with the front when it pushes
through making storm mode more linear across the south. Further
north, where the better shear and airmass is, conditions are still
favorable for discrete organized super cells and this is where the
main concern lies for larger hail and strong tornadoes.

With high PWs, the threat for flash flooding will be possible
especially if cells begin to train over areas. Will continue with
current flash flooding graphic in the HWO. Wind has started to pick
up and some TAF site have already gusted to 35kts. Winds will
continue to be strong as we mix out this afternoon into early
evening. Winds will start to decrease the after we get into the
evening/night. Will continue the latest wind graphic that depicts
the 'Limited' and 'Elevated'. The strongest winds will be across the
northwest.

While we are advertising a 'Moderate' and 'Enhanced' risk, the
threats are the same for both categories. Tornadoes (a few may be
string), hail (some large up to golf ball), flooding, and damaging
winds will all be of concern across the region. In regards to
timing, now until about 9PM for the west, 4-5PM until about 11PM for
central areas, and 6PM-1AM for areas in the east. It is suggested
that you have multiple ways to receive warnings and always stay
weather aware!

As the front moves out so will the activity. By Thursday morning,
the activity should be east of the region and dry air will move in
keeping us dry for the remainder of Thursday. /JNE/

Friday through Wednesday...

In the back half of this week, the focus for periods of showers and
thunderstorms around our region will be quasi-stationary front
lingering around the Gulf Coast region. Flow aloft over the southern
CONUS will be mostly zonal, with moist and more unstable air south
of the frontal boundary. This setup is likely to see a few MCSs
develop along the boundary as subtle shortwaves ripple through the
flow aloft. Friday night into Saturday is likely to be the first of
these potential events. Widespread severe weather is not certain,
but a few stronger storms could develop during this time frame.
Beyond Friday, each day generally has a chance for showers and
storms across at least some portion of the forecast area. There is
decent model agreement that a more pronounced shortwave moving east
across the CONUS Monday may bring in some drier air and high
pressure for at least early next week. Temperatures will obviously
be warmer south of the front, but will generally be around typical
values for this time of the year. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:

Mainly VFR conditions are prevailing as clouds begin to break up.
A few sites are sitting at MVFR. VFR to MVFR conditions will
bounce around over the next couple of hours before +TSRA begins
to affect sites and dripping cigs and vis to MVFR and IFR. Strong
southerly gusty winds will occur through out the period. A few
sites have already gusted to about 35kts. Storms will be moving
from west to east so SHRA and TSRA activity will clear as storms
move out and cigs and vis will improve as well. Rain and storm
activity should come to an end early Thursday morning. /JNE/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       49  75  49  81 /  95   1   4  14
Meridian      53  76  47  82 /  95   7   5  14
Vicksburg     49  75  50  82 /  85   0   3  12
Hattiesburg   58  76  51  81 /  93  18   6  18
Natchez       50  76  51  81 /  86   3   4  17
Greenville    45  71  49  79 /  72   0   2   6
Greenwood     45  72  49  80 /  93   0   2   8

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory until midnight CDT tonight for MSZ018-019-025-034-
     035.

LA...None.
AR...Wind Advisory until midnight CDT tonight for ARZ075.

&&

NF/JNE

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 3:03 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
303 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

ARZ074-MSZ026>028-035-142015-
Ashley-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Humphreys-
303 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely through
this evening, 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)

Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to strong winds apart
from thunderstorm activity. Sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind
gusts around 35 mph will be possible through this evening.
Driving high profile vehicles could be difficult.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight.

ARZ075-MSZ018-019-025-034-142015-
Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-
303 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely through
this evening, 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)

Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

A few downed trees and power lines are possible through this
evening due to strong winds apart from thunderstorm activity.
Sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph with potential wind
gusts over 40 mph are expected. Travel will also be difficult for
those in high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight.

LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ029>033-036>066-072-073-142015-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-
Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
303 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Severe thunderstorms are likely through this evening. Some
thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail
up to golf ball size, and tornadoes. Some tornadoes could be
strong.

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

Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to strong winds apart
from thunderstorm activity. Sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind
gusts around 35 mph will be possible through this evening.
Driving high profile vehicles could be difficult.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight.

MSZ074-142015-
Forrest-
303 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Severe thunderstorms will be possible through this evening. These
storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to
60 mph, hail to the size of quarters, and tornadoes.

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

Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight,
particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding
is also possible.

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

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to strong winds apart
from thunderstorm activity. Sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind
gusts around 35 mph will be possible through this evening.
Driving high profile vehicles could be difficult.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight.

NF

&&

...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, Apr 13, 10:51 AM CDT, 5 hours 49 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1051 AM CDT WED APR 13 2022

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

1153 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 WSW COLLINSTON        32.66N 91.94W
04/12/2022                   MOREHOUSE          LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4
            WSW COLLINSTON. TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 139
            IN THE SOUTH OF THE PARISH.

&&

LP

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 3:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
329 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

LAZ016-132115-
Madison LA-
329 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Madison
Parish through 415 PM CDT...

At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Somerset, or 14 miles southwest of Tallulah,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
  Tallulah around 350 PM CDT.
  Mansford around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Richmond.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3254 9123 3241 9103 3221 9124 3222 9127
      3223 9127 3223 9128 3222 9128 3222 9129
      3221 9131 3220 9132 3220 9150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 223DEG 37KT 3226 9137

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TW

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 3:40 PM CDT, 1 hour before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
340 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

LAZ008-009-MSZ040-132115-
East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-Issaquena MS-
340 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of East Carroll,
eastern West Carroll Parishes in northeastern Louisiana and
northwestern Issaquena Counties through 415 PM CDT...

At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Transylvania, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
  Lake Providence around 350 PM CDT.
  Fitler around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Forest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and west central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 9115 3267 9098 3254 9139 3254 9141
      3296 9146
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 235DEG 35KT 3272 9127

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

86

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 4:10 PM CDT, 30 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
410 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

LAZ016-MSZ040-047-132145-
Madison LA-Warren MS-Issaquena MS-
410 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Madison
Parish, northern Warren and southeastern Issaquena Counties through
445 PM CDT...

At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eagle Bend, or 10 miles east of Tallulah, moving northeast at 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Eagle Bend around 415 PM CDT.
  Redwood around 425 PM CDT.
  Valley Park around 435 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and central and west central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3256 9111 3256 9107 3258 9103 3261 9101
      3263 9100 3267 9087 3266 9073 3263 9069
      3262 9072 3262 9069 3259 9069 3259 9066
      3255 9065 3255 9061 3252 9059 3233 9108
      3254 9115
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 231DEG 35KT 3244 9102

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

TW

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 4:25 PM CDT, 15 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
425 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSZ047-048-053-132200-
Warren MS-Hinds MS-Claiborne MS-
425 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Warren,
northeastern Claiborne and west central Hinds Counties through 500 PM
CDT...

At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Yokena, or 13 miles south of Vicksburg, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Vicksburg around 430 PM CDT.
  Reganton around 435 PM CDT.
  Newman and Bovina around 445 PM CDT.
  Flowers around 455 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and central, southwestern and west central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3212 9102 3214 9100 3219 9100 3225 9097
      3227 9098 3230 9097 3228 9095 3232 9090
      3237 9087 3238 9088 3245 9067 3223 9058
      3201 9093 3203 9105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 231DEG 40KT 3215 9091

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

DC

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 4:36 PM CDT, 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
436 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSZ048-053-054-132215-
Copiah MS-Hinds MS-Claiborne MS-
436 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Claiborne, southwestern Hinds and northwestern Copiah Counties
through 515 PM CDT...

At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rocky Springs, or 21 miles south of Vicksburg, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Carpenter around 450 PM CDT.
  Utica around 500 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
southwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 9089 3201 9094 3223 9058 3207 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 234DEG 33KT 3203 9084

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 13, 12:49 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren	71 min
Apr 13, 1:23 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Yazoo	39 min
Apr 13, 2:01 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Madison	59 min
Apr 13, 2:39 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala, Leake	36 min
Apr 13, 2:41 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Rankin	34 min
Apr 13, 3:52 AM CDT	Wind Advisory	JAN	Bolivar, Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower, Washington	17 hr
Apr 13, 10:13 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Neshoba	24 hr
Apr 13, 10:15 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Leake	49 hr
Apr 13, 10:15 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Attala, Holmes	11 days
Apr 13, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Madison, Yazoo	14 days
Apr 13, 10:23 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Hinds, Warren	21 days
Apr 13, 4:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo	55 min
Apr 13, 4:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	35 min
Apr 13, 4:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo	59 min
Apr 13, 4:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	35 min
Apr 13, 4:36 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Claiborne	39 min
Apr 13, 4:48 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds	57 min
Apr 13, 5:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Yazoo	46 min
Apr 13, 5:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Washington	75 min
Apr 13, 5:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Rankin	58 min
Apr 13, 5:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Washington	79 min
Apr 13, 6:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower	57 min
Apr 13, 6:04 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Hinds, Rankin	41 min
Apr 13, 6:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Yazoo	67 min
Apr 13, 6:23 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren	52 min
Apr 13, 6:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Yazoo	65 min
Apr 13, 6:27 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott	23 min
Apr 13, 6:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, Yazoo	42 min
Apr 13, 6:35 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Copiah, Jefferson	55 min
Apr 13, 6:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Hinds, Warren	52 min
Apr 13, 6:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Holmes, Madison, Warren, Yazoo	46 min
Apr 13, 6:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Adams, Franklin, Jefferson	49 min
Apr 13, 6:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Carroll, Grenada, Leflore, Montgomery	38 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.