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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 201, NWS Memphis, TN

July 9, 2022Itawamba County, Lee County, Monroe County, Mississippi

NWS Memphis, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 9, 2022, 4:51 PM CDT for Itawamba County, Lee County, Monroe County, Mississippi. It was in force for 24 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
Jul 9, 2022, 4:51 PM CDT (21:51 UTC)
Expired
Jul 9, 2022, 5:15 PM CDT
In force
24 min
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Itawamba County, MS, Lee County, MS, Monroe County, MS

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 9, 3:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 193 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, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2022-07-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2380 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, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2022-07-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2380 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-28 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
780 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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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 Jul 9, 3:24 PM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 3:24 PM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Memphis TN
324 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

.DISCUSSION...

Current radar imagery shows showers forming along a cold front.
Most showers should remain subsevere with damaging winds and
heavy rainfall as the main threats. Secondary threats will be
small hail and frequent lightning. Showers should continue through
the evening and then make it's way out of the area by early
morning.

Temperatures this evening will thankfully start to decrease. Lows
tonight will be in the low to mid 70s. By Sunday, expect a really
nice day with temperatures finally in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Expect northerly winds tomorrow with partly cloudy skies. It's a
perfect day to be outside! Sunday night looks great as well with
lows in the upper 60s.

Unfortunately, this wont last long. Monday and Tuesday will
rebound fairly quickly with highs in the mid to upper 90s by
Tuesday. By Wednesday models indicate a cold front pushing through
bringing another chance for showers to the area. This could
increase cloud cover so we might see some lower temperatures by
mid week into late next week. Forecasted temperatures will be in
the 80s.

SWB

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAFs

Short term convection-allowing models have shifted focus for
mentionable TSRA chances to TUP after 20Z, as reflected in the
Terminal Convective Forecast (TCF) plots for this afternoon.

At 18Z, GOES visible imagery and surface analysis showed a nearly
stationary front / wind shift line draped across the MEM TRACON.
Some cloud top glaciation had begun in towering cumulus over the
southern MEM TRACON - an indicator of possible early TSRA
development. These clouds were drifting slowly east/southeast in
advance of the surface wind shift line. Bottom line for MEM, a low
TSRA chance at TAF onset, falling off further toward midafternoon.
At that point, TUP appears positioned for TSRA in the 20Z to 01Z
time frame.

As the reinforcing front arrives this evening, north/northeast
winds will pick up speed. Post-frontal MVFR deck will likely make
an appearance overnight, most likely at MKL and TUP.

PWB

&&

.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for
     Crittenden-Cross-Lee AR-Phillips-St. Francis.

     Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Craighead-
     Mississippi-Poinsett.

MO...None.
MS...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for Alcorn-
     Benton MS-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Coahoma-DeSoto-Itawamba-
     Lafayette-Lee MS-Marshall-Monroe-Panola-Pontotoc-Prentiss-
     Quitman-Tallahatchie-Tate-Tippah-Tishomingo-Tunica-Union-
     Yalobusha.

TN...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for Fayette-
     Hardeman-Hardin-McNairy-Shelby.

     Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Chester-Crockett-
     Decatur-Haywood-Henderson-Lauderdale-Madison-Tipton.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 9, 4:17 AM CDT, 12 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Memphis TN
417 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-101100-
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-
417 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today across much of the
Mid-South. An Excessive Heat warning is in effect for north
Mississippi, east-central Arkansas and portions of West Tennessee
where heat index values are forecast to be around 110 degrees.
Slightly cooler conditions are expected farther north within the
Heat Advisory. Conditions will slowly improve this evening.

A few strong to severe storms are possible today, mainly across
north Mississippi. Damaging winds will be the main hazard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Heat index values may reach 105 degrees across portions of the
Mid-South on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

MJ

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:30 PM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
330 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

MSZ008-012-013-092100-
Lafayette MS-Panola MS-Tate MS-
330 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Lafayette, south central Tate and northeastern Panola Counties
through 400 PM CDT...

At 330 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Como, or 7 miles northwest of John W Kyle State Park, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3446 9005 3461 8992 3449 8959 3428 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 303DEG 25KT 3449 8991

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:40 PM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
340 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

MSZ012-013-015-021-022-092115-
Lafayette MS-Pontotoc MS-Panola MS-Calhoun MS-Yalobusha MS-
340 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Lafayette,
northeastern Yalobusha, northwestern Calhoun, southwestern Pontotoc
and southeastern Panola Counties through 415 PM CDT...

At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paris, or near Water Valley, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Water Valley, Springdale, Banner, Tula, Velma, Randolph, Paris,
Taylor, Toccopola, Robbs, Pine Valley, Pannell, Delay, Matthews,
Sarepta and Yocona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3420 8981 3431 8954 3427 8913 3410 8910
      3398 8963
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 297DEG 20KT 3421 8953

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
346 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

MSZ002-013-014-092115-
Lafayette MS-Marshall MS-Union MS-
346 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Lafayette, west central Union and southeastern Marshall Counties
through 415 PM CDT...

At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bethlehem, or near Wall Doxey State Park, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Wall Doxey State Park, Bethlehem, Cambridge, Etta, Malone, Keel,
Waterford, Spraggins, Cornersville, Burt and Gilton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3464 8954 3474 8944 3444 8916 3435 8938
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 328DEG 29KT 3462 8938

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:48 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
348 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

MSZ016-017-024-092115-
Itawamba MS-Monroe MS-Lee MS-
348 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Itawamba,
southern Lee and northwestern Monroe Counties through 415 PM CDT...

At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Plantersville, or near Tombigbee State Park, moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Amory, Verona, Tombigbee State Park, Shannon, Plantersville,
Smithville, New Wren, New Salem, Evergreen, Nettleton, Skyline,
Abney, Cardsville, Turon, Tilden, Mooreville, Ballardsville, Wren and
Bigbee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3388 8868 3397 8872 3407 8872 3408 8877
      3416 8881 3429 8860 3415 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 307DEG 22KT 3419 8864

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 3:53 PM CDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
353 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

MSZ002>004-014-092130-
Tippah MS-Marshall MS-Union MS-Benton MS-
353 PM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Union,
eastern Marshall, southwestern Tippah and southern Benton Counties
through 430 PM CDT...

At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Bethlehem, or 13 miles east of Wall Doxey State
Park, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Blue Mountain, Keownville, Etta, Hickory Flat, Potts
Camp, Myrtle, Cotton Plant, Shari, Winborn, Poolville, Martintown,
Concord, Old Myrtle, Pumpkin Center, Molino, Baker, Pine Grove,
Cornersville and Bethel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3465 8937 3477 8912 3457 8880 3439 8913
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 319DEG 23KT 3464 8923

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 9, 6:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGAlcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo39 min
Jul 9, 7:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPrentiss19 min
Jul 9, 2:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette21 min
Jul 9, 2:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGLafayette, Panola46 min
Jul 9, 2:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTunica27 min
Jul 9, 3:02 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGLafayette58 min
Jul 9, 3:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPanola36 min
Jul 9, 3:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLee43 min
Jul 9, 3:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGBenton36 min
Jul 9, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGMarshall32 min
Jul 9, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGPanola30 min
Jul 9, 3:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCoahoma27 min
Jul 9, 3:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette35 min
Jul 9, 3:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette29 min
Jul 9, 3:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGMonroe27 min
Jul 9, 3:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGUnion37 min
Jul 9, 3:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGItawamba, Lee, Monroe50 min
Jul 9, 3:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGBenton, Tippah, Union47 min
Jul 9, 4:11 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGLee116 min
Jul 9, 4:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGLee, Pontotoc, Union29 min
Jul 9, 4:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGChickasaw, Lee, Monroe45 min
Jul 9, 4:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMEGItawamba, Monroe16 min
Jul 9, 5:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGYalobusha32 min
Jul 9, 5:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGYalobusha75 min
Jul 9, 12:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLake24 min
Jul 9, 2:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGHardin39 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.