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Tornado Warning 69, NWS Jackson, MS

April 13, 20224 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2022, 8:02 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 43 min. 8 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, 8:02 PM CDT (01:02 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2022, 8:45 PM CDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Jasper County, MS, Newton County, MS, Scott County, MS, Smith County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:05 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
Apr 13, 8:04 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Wnw Pulaski, MSCORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 WNW PULASKI. MULTIPLE TREES WERE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ALONG ON SPRINGFIELD ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE AS TDS WAS OBSERVED ON RADAR NEAR THIS LOCATION.
Apr 13, 8:04 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Morton, MSTDS NOTED AND DAMAGE IN THE AREA.
Apr 13, 8:05 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 S Morton, MSPOWER LINES DOWN NEAR I-20 EXIT 77.
Apr 13, 8:18 PM CDTTORNADO3 Se Forest, MSTHIS BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG I-20 AND CAUSED SOME TREE DAMAGE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE TREE DAMAGE IN THE MEDIAN. OTHER DAMAGED TREES WERE NOTED ON THE NORTH SIDE AS WELL OFF THE ROADWAY IN THE FOREST. MUCH OF THIS
Apr 13, 8:22 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Wnw Pulaski, MSMULTIPLE TREES WERE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ALONG ON SPRINGFIELD ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE AS TDS WAS OBSERVED ON RADAR NEAR THIS LOCATION.
Apr 13, 8:29 PM CDTTORNADO1 Wnw Lawrence, MSTHE LAWRENCE TORNADO BEGAN JUST SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 20 ALONG HIGHWAY 80 AND VELMA MOORE RD INTERSECTION. THE TORNADO TRACKED EAST PARALLEL TO HIGHWAY 80 AND GAINED PEAK STRENGTH OF 90 MPH AS IT CROSSED LAWRENCE HAZEL RD AND LC ROADS. MOST OF THE TREE DAMAGE WA
Apr 13, 8:33 PM CDTTORNADO4 Sw Garlandville, MSCORRECTS DATE FOR PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SW GARLANDVILLE. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 15 ABOUT TEN MILES NORTH OF MONTROSE. THE TORNADO MOVED EAST NORTHEAST DOWNING NUMEROUS TREES BOTH SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD.. IN CLARKE COUNTY THE TRACK PAS
Apr 13, 8:49 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Se Fellowship, MSTREES DOWNED AT MS HWY 513 AT CR 24. POSSIBLE TORNADO.

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 4 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 2 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
Apr 13, 2:48 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 230 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1037 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 179 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1037 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-43 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
816 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
179 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
4.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

957 
WFUS54 KJAN 140102
TORJAN
MSC061-101-123-129-140145-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0069.220414T0102Z-220414T0145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
  Newton County in east central Mississippi...
  Northern Smith County in central Mississippi...
  Southern Scott County in central Mississippi...

* Until 845 PM CDT.
        
* At 802 PM CDT, A tornado was reported near Morton, moving east at
  70 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 storm will be near...
  Pulaski around 805 PM CDT.
  Homewood around 810 PM CDT.
  Forest around 815 PM CDT.
  Lawrence and Roberts around 825 PM CDT.
  Newton and Garlandville around 830 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chunky, Lake and Hickory.

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 3217 8892 3220 8973 3239 8974 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 272DEG 59KT 3229 8970 

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

$$

DC
3 follow-up statements
360 
WWUS54 KJAN 140117
SVSJAN

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

MSC061-101-123-129-140145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-220414T0145Z/
Jasper MS-Newton MS-Smith MS-Scott MS-
817 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
JASPER...NEWTON...NORTHEASTERN SMITH AND SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...
        
At 817 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Forest, moving
east at 60 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...
  Lawrence and Roberts around 830 PM CDT.
  Newton and Garlandville around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chunky, Lake and Hickory.

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 3217 8892 3220 8952 3241 8950 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 268DEG 51KT 3230 8945 

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

$$

TW
145 
WWUS54 KJAN 140126
SVSJAN

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

MSC129-140136-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-220414T0145Z/
Smith MS-
826 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SMITH 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
east central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3217 8892 3219 8932 3222 8932 3222 8943
      3242 8940 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 271DEG 53KT 3230 8928 

$$

MSC061-101-123-140145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-220414T0145Z/
Jasper MS-Newton MS-Scott MS-
826 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
JASPER...NEWTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...
    
At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lawrence, or 7 miles west of Newton, moving east at
60 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...
  Newton and Garlandville around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chunky, Lake and Hickory.

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 3217 8892 3219 8932 3222 8932 3222 8943
      3242 8940 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 271DEG 53KT 3230 8928 

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

$$

TW
246 
WWUS54 KJAN 140132
SVSJAN

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

MSC061-123-140142-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-220414T0145Z/
Jasper MS-Scott MS-
832 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN JASPER AND SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT
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 1000 PM CDT for east central
Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3222 8892 3222 8928 3243 8927 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 270DEG 51KT 3233 8919 

$$

MSC101-140145-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-220414T0145Z/
Newton MS-
832 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
NEWTON COUNTY...
    
At 832 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Newton, moving east at 60 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...
  Decatur and Garlandville around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Chunky
and Hickory.

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 3222 8892 3222 8928 3243 8927 3246 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 270DEG 51KT 3233 8919 

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

$$

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, 7:27 PM CDT, 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 7:27 PM CDT, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
727 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

.UPDATE...

Updated for 00Z aviation discussion. Also, as a line of severe
storms continues to push east through the forecast area tonight,
we will continue to clear western portions of the ongoing Tornado
Watch as the severe threat ends from west to east. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...

00Z TAF discussion:

A line of severe TSRA continues to move east across the forecast
area to begin the TAF period. The line will bring periods of +TSRA
with IFR visibility and variable ceilings as it moves to the east.
Gusty winds will be possible before, during, and after
thunderstorms move through each site. Winds will ultimately turn
out of the northwest or north after a cold front moves through in
the wake of storms. Eventually ceilings should lift to VFR range.
/NF/

&&

.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/

&&

.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, 4 hours 59 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
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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 7:06 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
706 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSZ028-029-032-140030-
Montgomery MS-Choctaw MS-Webster MS-
706 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Choctaw,
Webster and northeastern Montgomery Counties through 730 PM CDT...

At 706 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eupora, or 22 miles east of Winona, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Eupora and Bellefontaine around 715 PM CDT.
  Mathiston and Clarkson around 725 PM CDT.
  Cumberland around 730 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Mantee and Walthall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8903 3363 8903 3364 8902 3356 8902
      3356 8909 3346 8909 3340 8944 3346 8951
      3368 8953 3368 8951 3372 8951 3372 8919
      3374 8919 3374 8904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 240DEG 34KT 3352 8935

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

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Local storm report, Apr 13, 7:30 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
730 PM CDT WED APR 13 2022

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

0555 PM     TSTM WND DMG     7 WSW MANGHAM           32.27N 91.88W
04/13/2022                   RICHLAND           LA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
            PORTIONS OF THE PARISH.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 13, 7:42 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
742 PM CDT WED APR 13 2022

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

0600 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NNE BASKIN            32.27N 91.74W
04/13/2022                   FRANKLIN           LA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN AROUND
            THE PARISH, INCLUDING ALONG HIGHWAY 577,
            HIGHWAY 857, BAKERS CUTOFF, ROSCOE AND AJ
            STEPHENS.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 13, 7:50 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
750 PM CDT WED APR 13 2022

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

0731 PM     TSTM WND GST     HAWKINS FIELD           32.33N 90.22W
04/13/2022  M76 MPH          HINDS              MS   ASOS

            A PEAK GUST OF 66 KTS WAS MEASURED AT THE
            KHKS ASOS. THE DIRECTION WAS FROM 240
            DEGREES.

&&

NF
Special weather statement, Apr 13, 7:52 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
752 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

MSZ030-140115-
Clay MS-
752 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Clay
County through 815 PM CDT...

At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montpelier, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Griffith around 800 PM CDT.
  Pala Alto around 805 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3368 8872 3368 8863 3366 8863 3358 8898
      3374 8903 3375 8901 3376 8893 3381 8893
      3381 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0051Z 246DEG 31KT 3368 8893

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

19
Local storm report, Apr 13, 7:53 PM CDT, 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
753 PM CDT WED APR 13 2022

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

0655 PM     TSTM WND DMG     NATCHEZ                 31.55N 91.39W
04/13/2022                   ADAMS              MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN NATCHEZ.

&&

NF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 7:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWebster24 min
Apr 13, 7:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake54 min
Apr 13, 7:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANHinds, Madison, Rankin48 min
Apr 13, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANFranklin, Lincoln47 min
Apr 13, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster80 min
Apr 13, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Madison50 min
Apr 13, 7:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANCopiah, Simpson64 min
Apr 13, 7:30 PM CDTTornado WarningJANHinds, Rankin45 min
Apr 13, 7:31 PM CDTTornado WarningJANHinds, Rankin44 min
Apr 13, 7:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay23 min
Apr 13, 7:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANRankin, Scott, Smith39 min
Apr 13, 7:55 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLeake, Neshoba35 min
Apr 13, 7:56 PM CDTTornado WarningJANRankin20 min
Apr 13, 8:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence45 min
Apr 13, 8:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANJasper, Smith50 min
Apr 13, 8:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Winston41 min
Apr 13, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClay, Oktibbeha63 min
Apr 13, 8:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANKemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton64 min
Apr 13, 8:26 PM CDTTornado WarningJANWinston22 min
Apr 13, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Jones60 min
Apr 13, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Noxubee60 min
Apr 13, 8:39 PM CDTTornado WarningJANNoxubee49 min
Apr 13, 8:39 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke, Jasper45 min
Apr 13, 8:48 PM CDTTornado WarningJANJones33 min
Apr 13, 8:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLowndes53 min
Apr 13, 8:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANClarke, Jasper39 min
Apr 13, 9:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar, Marion42 min
Apr 13, 9:04 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLauderdale26 min
Apr 13, 9:12 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLowndes30 min
Apr 13, 9:31 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANForrest, Lamar, Marion119 min
Apr 13, 9:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANForrest, Lamar, Marion50 min
Apr 14, 9:56 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANSunflower7 days
Apr 14, 11:15 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANAdams, Wilkinson11 days

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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.