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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 11, NWS Memphis, TN

January 1, 2022Tishomingo County, Mississippi

NWS Memphis, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 1, 2022, 4:27 PM CST for Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was in force for 17 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 1, 2022, 4:27 PM CST (22:27 UTC)
Expired: Jan 1, 2022, 4:44 PM CST
In force: 17 min
Issued by: NWS Memphis, TN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Possible
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Tishomingo County, MS

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 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.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jan 1, 1:30 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 214 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: 379 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 791 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 245 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.5
Supercell composite: 2.6

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Memphis, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jan 1, 3:46 PM CST, 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 3:46 PM CST, 41 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 3:11 PM CST, 1 hour 16 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Memphis TN
311 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-022315-
Alcorn-Benton MS-Benton TN-Calhoun-Carroll-Chester-Chickasaw-Clay-
Coahoma-Craighead-Crittenden-Crockett-Cross-DeSoto-Decatur-
Dunklin-Dyer-Fayette-Gibson-Greene-Hardeman-Hardin-Haywood-
Henderson-Henry-Itawamba-Lafayette-Lake-Lauderdale-Lee AR-Lee MS-
Madison-Marshall-McNairy-Mississippi-Monroe-Obion-Panola-Pemiscot-
Phillips-Poinsett-Pontotoc-Prentiss-Quitman-Shelby-St. Francis-
Tallahatchie-Tate-Tippah-Tipton-Tishomingo-Tunica-Union-Weakley-
Yalobusha-
311 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of East Arkansas...
the Missouri Bootheel...North Mississippi...and West Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible this afternoon,
mainly across north Mississippi. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and
hail will be the main threats. Storms will also bring prolonged
heavy rainfall which could lead to flash flooding across much of
the Midsouth. A Flood Watch has been issued for much of Northeast
Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and all of West Tennessee.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Much colder air will filter into the region behind a cold front
Saturday Night. An upper level disturbance will then move into
the Mid-South by Sunday morning. Chances for snow will occur with
the disturbance. No accumulation is expected. Wind chill values
will drop into the teens Sunday and Sunday Night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed into this evening. Please relay
any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while
following all local, state, and CDC guidelines.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 1, 11:08 AM CST, 5 hours 19 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
1108 AM CST SAT JAN 01 2022

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

1044 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG EAST MEMPHIS            35.13N  89.87W
01/01/2022                   SHELBY             TN   PUBLIC

            LOTS OF TREES DAMAGED, BROKEN BRANCHES AND DOWN, IN
            EAST MEMPHIS. POWER LINES DOWN AS A RESULT.

1046 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 1 WNW CORDOVA           35.16N  89.79W
01/01/2022                   SHELBY             TN   PUBLIC

            WIND DAMAGED BUSINESS SIGN NEAR DEXTER AND GERMANTOWN
            ROADS.

&&

TLSJR

Special weather statement, Jan 1, 11:28 AM CST, 4 hours 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1128 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

TNZ052>054-090-011800-
Hardeman TN-Henderson TN-Chester TN-Madison TN-
1128 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Henderson, north central Hardeman, southern Madison and northern
Chester Counties through NOON CST...

At 1128 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mercer, or 7 miles northwest of Chickasaw State Forest, moving east
at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Henderson, Chickasaw State Park, Jacks Creek, Mifflin,
Cloverport, Mercer, Medon, Neely, Pinson, Malesus, Parkburg, Beech
Bluff, Huron, Russell Crossroads, Madison Hall, Uptonville, Deanburg,
Teague and Five Points.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for western
Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3536 8902 3554 8905 3564 8851 3545 8844
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 255DEG 53KT 3545 8893

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

Special weather statement, Jan 1, 2:28 PM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
228 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MSZ006-009-016-017-012100-
Itawamba MS-Tishomingo MS-Lee MS-Prentiss MS-
228 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Itawamba, northeastern Lee, southern Tishomingo and southeastern
Prentiss Counties through 300 PM CST...

At 227 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sandy Springs, or 9 miles east of Baldwyn, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Tishomingo State Park, Belmont, Tishomingo, Burton, Pratts
Friendship, Marietta, Golden, Paden, Thrasher, Dennis, Moores Mill,
Bloody Springs, Kirkville, Carter Branch, Mingo, Hobo Station,
Petertown and Neil.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 800 PM CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3450 8815 3439 8856 3451 8861 3475 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 243DEG 39KT 3447 8848

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

Local storm report, Jan 1, 2:49 PM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN
249 PM CST SAT JAN 01 2022

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

1045 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 WSW MILLINGTON        35.32N  89.92W
01/01/2022                   SHELBY             TN   PUBLIC

            TREES DOWN AND SOME HOUSE DAMAGE.

1145 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 N SOMERVILLE          35.27N  89.35W
01/01/2022                   FAYETTE            TN   EMERGENCY MNGR

            AN OUTBUILDING'S ROOF WAS DESTORYED AND IT DAMAGED
            GRAIN BINS AND OTHER BUILDINGS.

&&

TLSJR

Special weather statement, Jan 1, 3:22 PM CST, 1 hour 5 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
322 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MSZ006-012145-
Tishomingo MS-
322 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Tishomingo County through 345 PM CST...

At 322 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belmont, or near Red Bay, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Belmont, Golden, Dennis and Bloody Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for northeastern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3446 8816 3446 8826 3454 8828 3460 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 248DEG 48KT 3449 8819

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

Special weather statement, Jan 1, 3:41 PM CST, 46 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
341 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MSZ005-006-TNZ091-092-012215-
Tishomingo MS-Alcorn MS-McNairy TN-Hardin TN-
341 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Tishomingo,
eastern Alcorn, southeastern McNairy and southern Hardin Counties
through 415 PM CST...

At 341 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Glen, or near Corinth, moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Corinth, J P Coleman State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park,
Burnsville, Glen, Walnut Grove, Pickwick Dam, Pineflat, Hinkle,
Farmington, Michie, Kossuth, Doskie, Strickland, Hamburg,
Biggersville, Bruton Branch, Jobes, Acton and Red Sulphur Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for western
Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 800 PM CST
for northeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3501 8820 3493 8816 3490 8813 3476 8858
      3489 8869 3529 8798 3501 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 240DEG 56KT 3488 8848

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SMW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 1, 3:52 AM CST	Wind Advisory	MEG	Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more	11 hr
Jan 1, 12:40 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	DeSoto	3 hr
Jan 1, 1:01 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Prentiss, Tishomingo	19 min
Jan 1, 1:59 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Lafayette, Marshall, Panola	46 min
Jan 1, 2:28 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Prentiss	32 min
Jan 1, 2:36 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah, Union	39 min
Jan 1, 2:43 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Prentiss, Tishomingo	18 min
Jan 1, 3:22 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Tishomingo	23 min
Jan 1, 3:41 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Alcorn	34 min
Jan 1, 5:02 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MEG	DeSoto, Marshall	118 min
Jan 1, 12:17 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Dyer, Lake	28 min
Jan 1, 12:42 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Dyer, Lake, Obion	33 min
Jan 1, 1:16 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	MEG	Henry, Obion, Weakley	44 min
Jan 1, 1:41 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MEG	Henry, Weakley	34 min
Jan 1, 1:57 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MEG	Henry, Weakley	35 min
Jan 1, 10:27 AM CST	River Flood Advisory	MEG	Decatur, Hardin	4 days
Jan 1, 11:21 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Benton	24 min
Jan 1, 11:28 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MEG	Madison	32 min
Jan 1, 11:45 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	MEG	Chester, Decatur, Henderson, Madison	45 min
Jan 1, 2:04 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MEG	Clay	26 min
Jan 1, 9:02 AM CST	River Flood Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	3 days
Jan 1, 2:47 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	MEG	Clay, Greene	3 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.