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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 170, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 5, 2023, 4:57 PM CDT for Hinds County, Madison County, Mississippi. It was in force for 45 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, 4:57 PM CDT (21:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2023, 5:42 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Hinds County, MS, Madison County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:59 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
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, 4:30 PM CDT, 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 4:30 PM CDT, 27 minutes before
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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, 3:42 PM CDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
342 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
MSZ025-027-036-052115-
Carroll MS-Leflore MS-Holmes MS-
342 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Holmes,
southwestern Carroll and southeastern Leflore Counties through 415 PM
CDT...
At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Tchula, or 8 miles southwest of Black Hawk, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Black Hawk and Seven Pines around 355 PM CDT.
Coila around 405 PM CDT.
Malmaison around 410 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Cruger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and north central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3330 8981 3310 9016 3326 9033 3330 9033
3331 9034 3357 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 229DEG 34KT 3327 9015
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
AJSpecial weather statement, Apr 5, 4:20 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
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</html>The 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, 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, 1:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 51 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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