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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 163, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 5, 2023, 1:39 PM CDT for Morehouse Parish, Louisiana; Ashley County, Arkansas. It was in force for 51 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 5, 2023, 1:39 PM CDT (18:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2023, 2:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Ashley County, AR, Morehouse Parish, LA
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 187 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 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 nearest sounding before it
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 905 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -206 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 778 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 273 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 345 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.6
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 5, 11:28 AM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 11:28 AM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 3:37 AM CDT, 10 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025-027-034>036- 040>042-047-060845- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar- Sunflower-Leflore-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Issaquena- Sharkey-Yazoo-Warren- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through this afternoon Through this afternoon, weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts up to 40 mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) This afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms will be possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon through tonight, localized heavy rainfall associated with storms could lead to possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Localized heavy rain in a short time, flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas, and minor river flooding is possible for extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and portions of southwest, central to north-central Mississippi Wednesday night through Friday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 today through tonight. MSZ030>033-037>039-043>046-049>051-054-055-062-060845- Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Madison MS- Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Copiah-Simpson-Lincoln- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight This afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms will be possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon through tonight, localized heavy rainfall associated with storms could lead to possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Localized heavy rain in a short time, flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas, and minor river flooding is possible for extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and portions of southwest, central to north-central Mississippi Wednesday night through Friday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 today through tonight. MSZ026-028-029-060845- Grenada-Montgomery-Webster- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight This afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms will be possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon through tonight, localized heavy rainfall associated with storms could lead to possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Localized heavy rain in a short time, flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas, and minor river flooding is possible for extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and portions of southwest, central to north-central Mississippi Wednesday night through Friday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 today through tonight. MSZ048-053-059>061-060845- Hinds-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through this afternoon Through this afternoon, weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts up to 40 mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) This afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms will be possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon through tonight, localized heavy rainfall associated with storms could lead to possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday .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 today through tonight. MSZ052-057-058-065-066-072>074-060845- Lauderdale-Jasper-Clarke-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday 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 is not expected through next Tuesday. MSZ056-063-064-060845- Smith-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- 337 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight This afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms will be possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday 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 today through tonight. 14 && ...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 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 5, 1:13 PM CDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
113 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
ARZ074-LAZ007-051915-
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
113 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Ashley
County in southeastern Arkansas and northwestern Morehouse Parishes
through 215 PM CDT...
At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sterlington, or 9 miles north of Claiborne, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Beekman around 150 PM CDT.
Crossett around 200 PM CDT.
Berlin around 210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mer Rouge and Bonita.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3315 9211 3317 9212 3302 9146 3266 9194
3271 9197 3271 9204 3270 9203 3269 9205
3273 9207 3274 9205 3276 9206 3284 9206
3287 9208 3297 9208 3301 9207 3303 9209
3303 9211 3307 9211 3310 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 215DEG 34KT 3268 9218
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
22The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington | 30 min |
| Apr 5, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena | 52 min |
| Apr 5, 2:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Humphreys | 64 min |
| Apr 5, 3:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys | 38 min |
| Apr 5, 3:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Carroll, Montgomery | 40 min |
| Apr 5, 3:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 40 min |
| Apr 5, 3:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Carroll | 33 min |
| Apr 5, 3:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 62 min |
| Apr 5, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Montgomery, Webster | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw | 25 min |
| Apr 5, 4:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clay | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 4:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 38 min |
| Apr 5, 4:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison | 45 min |
| Apr 5, 5:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 45 min |
| Apr 5, 5:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 26 min |
| Apr 5, 5:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 41 min |
| Apr 5, 5:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison, Rankin | 42 min |
| Apr 5, 5:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 49 min |
| Apr 5, 6:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 42 min |
| Apr 5, 6:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 43 min |
| Apr 5, 6:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 51 min |
| Apr 5, 1:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse | 62 min |
| Apr 5, 2:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | East Carroll | 58 min |
| Apr 5, 2:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 55 min |
| Apr 5, 5:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Catahoula, Franklin | 60 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.