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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 171, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 5, 2023, 6:03 PM CDT for Hinds County, Madison County, Rankin County, Mississippi. It was in force for 42 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, 6:03 PM CDT (23:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2023, 6:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 42 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, Rankin County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:06 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, 1 hour 33 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 4:30 PM CDT, 1 hour 33 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
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Local storm report, Apr 5, 5:19 PM CDT, 44 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 |
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| 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, 6:32 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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