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Tornado Warning 39, NWS New Orleans, LA

November 30, 2022Amite County, Pike County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Nov 30, 2022, 12:44 AM CST for Amite County, Pike County, Mississippi. It was in force for 31 min. 1 report 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: Nov 30, 2022, 12:44 AM CST (06:44 UTC)
Expired: Nov 30, 2022, 1:15 AM CST
In force: 31 min
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Amite County, MS, Pike County, MS

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Nov 30, 12:54 AM CST	TORNADO	2 Sw Magnolia, MS	SPOTTER REPORTS TREE DAMAGE ALONG I-55 SOUTH OF MAGNOLIA.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 124 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: 1788 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 520 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 167 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 212 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.7
Supercell composite: 7.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

429 
WFUS54 KLIX 300644
TORLIX
MSC005-113-300730-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0039.221130T0644Z-221130T0730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1244 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Pike County in southern Mississippi...
  East central Amite County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 130 AM CST.
    
* At 1244 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles
  northeast of Gillsburg, or 11 miles southwest of Mccomb, moving
  east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
  Magnolia around 1255 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mccomb
Airport.

This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 5 and
14.
 
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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3107 9064 3114 9064 3119 9055 3124 9026
      3106 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 263DEG 37KT 3112 9059 

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

$$

CAB

7 follow-up statements

126 
WWUS54 KLIX 300648
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1248 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC005-113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-Amite MS-
1248 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
PIKE AND EAST CENTRAL AMITE COUNTIES...
        
At 1247 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Magnolia, or 9
miles southwest of Mccomb, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
  Magnolia around 1255 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mccomb
Airport.

This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 7 and
12.

The tornado will cross I-55 around 1255 AM CST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9058 3113 9058 3117 9055 3124 9026
      3107 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0647Z 260DEG 37KT 3112 9055 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

151 
WWUS54 KLIX 300651
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1251 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC005-300700-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Amite MS-
1251 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL AMITE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9055 3117 9055 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0650Z 261DEG 39KT 3113 9051 

$$

MSC113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
1251 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
PIKE COUNTY...
        
At 1250 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Magnolia, or 8
miles south of Mccomb, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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
central Pike County, including the following locations... Mccomb
Airport.

This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 8 and
12.
 
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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9055 3117 9055 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0650Z 261DEG 39KT 3113 9051 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

400 
WWUS54 KLIX 300655
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1255 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
1255 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
PIKE COUNTY...
        
At 1255 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Magnolia, or 7
miles south of Mccomb, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Magnolia and Mccomb Airport. 

This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 8 and
12.
 
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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9052 3117 9052 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 261DEG 34KT 3113 9046 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

566 
WWUS54 KLIX 300658
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1258 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
1258 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
PIKE COUNTY...
        
At 1258 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Magnolia, or 7
miles south of Mccomb, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Magnolia.

This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 8 and
11.
 
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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9050 3116 9050 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 262DEG 33KT 3113 9043 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

040 
WWUS54 KLIX 300701
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
101 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
101 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL PIKE COUNTY...
        
At 101 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Magnolia, or 9
miles south of Mccomb, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Magnolia.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9047 3116 9047 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0701Z 266DEG 32KT 3112 9041 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

139 
WWUS54 KLIX 300704
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
104 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC113-300730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
104 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL PIKE COUNTY...
        
At 104 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Magnolia, or 9
miles southeast of Mccomb, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Magnolia.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9047 3116 9047 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0704Z 260DEG 37KT 3116 9036 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CAB

118 
WWUS54 KLIX 300715 RRA
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
115 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC113-300725-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221130T0730Z/
Pike MS-
115 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3109 9026 3110 9047 3116 9047 3124 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0714Z 263DEG 37KT 3117 9022 

$$

CAB

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 29, 8:11 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Amite	49 min
Nov 29, 8:17 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LIX	Amite	43 min
Nov 29, 9:34 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Wilkinson	41 min
Nov 29, 9:50 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Wilkinson	28 min
Nov 29, 10:31 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LIX	Wilkinson	29 min
Nov 29, 11:00 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Amite	30 min
Nov 29, 11:14 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Amite	46 min
Nov 29, 11:44 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Pike	46 min
Nov 30, 12:15 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Amite	30 min
Nov 30, 12:28 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Amite, Pike	47 min
Nov 30, 1:08 AM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LIX	Walthall	37 min
Nov 30, 2:11 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Walthall	32 min
Nov 30, 2:37 AM CST	Tornado Warning	LIX	Pearl River	41 min
Nov 30, 2:38 AM CST	Tornado Warning	LIX	Pearl River	5 min
Nov 30, 2:53 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Pearl River	67 min
Nov 30, 3:03 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Pearl River, Walthall	3 hr
Nov 30, 3:36 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Pearl River	2 hr
Nov 30, 4:34 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Harrison, Jackson	56 min
Nov 30, 4:43 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Jackson	47 min
Nov 30, 4:58 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Hancock	32 min
Nov 30, 5:31 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Hancock, Harrison, Jackson	3 hr
Nov 30, 8:45 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Pearl River	27 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.