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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 154, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 2, 2023, 10:04 PM CDT for Franklin Parish, Morehouse Parish, Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 71 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
- Apr 2, 2023, 10:04 PM CDT (03:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2023, 11:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 71 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Franklin Parish, LA, Morehouse Parish, LA, Richland Parish, LA
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1939 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 240 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
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 Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 2, 7:38 PM CDT, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 7:38 PM CDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 9:13 PM CDT, 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson MS 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 ARZ074-LAZ007>009-MSZ040>043-047>051-054>056-040215- Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Issaquena-Sharkey- Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Copiah-Simpson- Smith- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...remainder of tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning Remainder of tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday Severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible for portions of southeastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi, and northeastern Louisiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 the rest of tonight and Tuesday night through Wednesday. ARZ075-MSZ018-019-025-034>036-040215- Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday Severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible for portions of southeastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi, and northeastern Louisiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 Tuesday night through Wednesday. MSZ026>033-037>039-044>046-040215- Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha- Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Monday afternoon Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Monday afternoon, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday Severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible for portions of southeastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi, and northeastern Louisiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 Monday and Tuesday night through Wednesday. LAZ015-016-023-025-MSZ053-040215- Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Claiborne- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Remainder of tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning Remainder of tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and quarter size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of tonight into early Monday morning, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday 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 the rest of tonight. MSZ052-040215- Lauderdale- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Monday afternoon Monday afternoon, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday 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 Monday. LAZ024-MSZ059-040215- Catahoula-Jefferson- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Remainder of tonight Remainder of tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and quarter size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday 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 the rest of tonight. LAZ026-MSZ057-058-060>066-072>074-040215- Concordia-Jasper-Clarke-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 913 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, east central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of tonight Remainder of tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday 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 the rest of tonight. 23 && ...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. ...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
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 8:35 PM CDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 11:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 62 min |
| Apr 3, 2:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Hinds, Issaquena, Warren | 67 min |
| Apr 3, 2:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren | 66 min |
| Apr 3, 3:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Lawrence, Rankin, Simpson | 59 min |
| Apr 3, 3:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 53 min |
| Apr 3, 3:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 4:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Jefferson Davis, Rankin, Simpson | 60 min |
| Apr 3, 4:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 30 min |
| Apr 3, 4:41 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 51 min |
| Apr 3, 4:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 61 min |
| Apr 3, 5:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Jones, Smith | 56 min |
| Apr 3, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 12 days |
| Apr 2, 8:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 25 min |
| Apr 2, 10:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison | 40 min |
| Apr 3, 1:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | East Carroll, Franklin, Richland | 56 min |
| Apr 3, 1:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin, Madison, Richland, Tensas | 57 min |
| Apr 2, 8:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Chicot | 48 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.