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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 4, NWS Jackson, MS

January 2, 2023Morehouse Parish, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana; Ashley County, Arkansas

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 2, 2023, 8:27 PM CST for Morehouse Parish, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana; Ashley County, Arkansas. It was in force for 50 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
Jan 2, 2023, 8:27 PM CST (02:27 UTC)
Expired
Jan 2, 2023, 9:17 PM CST
In force
50 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, West Carroll Parish, LA

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 174 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:26 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
Jan 2, 6:29 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 164 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, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2023-01-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1091 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2023-01-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 174 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1091 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
716 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
174 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.7
Supercell composite
3.5

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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 Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jan 2, 6:24 PM CST, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 6:24 PM CST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
624 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...New AVIATION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 357 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

Tonight-Tuesday...

Main focus remains on the severe weather potential across the
region. Spoke of energy is progged to eject ENE into the Mid-W to
Great Lakes tonight-Tues around the periphery of the subtropical
ridge to the SE. Strong sfc cyclone will develop, with a deepening
sfc low expected nearly or sub 1000mb moving out of the Plains into
the Mid-W. With strong upper jet moving across the Plains & into the
Ozarks, increasingly favorable jet dynamics, diffluence/right
entrance region of upper jet will propagate near the region tonight
through Tues. There is increasingly favorable conditions for severe
storms, but decreased confidence in recent CAM guidance for some of
the more organized aftn convection & even significant & organized
QLCS. With more recent runs of the HRRR adding more uncertainty on
organization of any convective line sweeping in, confidence in
strong tornadoes has lowered some. There remains the best potential
for strong LLJ & clockwise curved hodographs with more sweeping wind
profiles into the overnight hours. If a more semi-organized QLCS can
develop to the W this aftn & spread E into the evening & persist,
all modes of severe weather are possible, including tornadoes,
damaging winds up to 70mph & some hail. As the cold front swings to
the E, expect increased ascent & redevelopment of storms in E-SE MS.
This area is where the "Enhanced" Risk was added earlier. After
earlier collaboration with SPC, keeping this as is. However, wind
profiles become to veer into the early aftn hours, limiting
strong tornado potential. Definitely can't rule it out further
E-NE, especially closer to the MS/AL state line, as storms will
initiate in SE MS in the I-59 corridor & spread ENE. After this
initial round of storms Tues move out by mid-aftn Tues, some
increased lapse rates, but more veered wind profiles/deep shear
will support some large hail up to golf ball size. Main
adjustments to the going graphic were to break it up to two, with
one for first round late tonight through early Tues & the second
round into Tues. Timing is tricky, if a QLCS develops early &
persists, it could go later into the night. Confidence is
increasing that not much in the way of aftn convection will
develop & will be focused more after midnight in the NW Delta.
This line of storms should weaken before redevelopment by mid-
morning through late aftn-evening.

Flash flooding is also another caveat, but there is continued
support for heavy rain probs in the Delta & now increased potential
into SE MS for the area of redevelopment. This is all dependent on
actual evolution of organized convection, so if recent trends of
HRRR are correct, could decrease potential in the NW Delta. For now,
there remains potential for heavy rain of 2-4" with locally higher
amounts to 6" in the NW Delta, where the Flash Flood Watch remains
in effect. Can't rule out some needed adjustments in SE MS where
HREF ensemble neighborhood probs > 3" have increased & localized
prob match mean values have bumped up to nearly +2-4". Coordinated
some increase in QPF for SE MS, but if trends continue, another area
of increased messaging of flash flooding potential may be needed or
more focus may turn to this.

Lastly, strong low-level jet & tightening pressure gradient of +5mb
is expected, leading to sustained winds up to 25mph, with brief
gusts up to 35-40mph, mainly NW of a line from SW MS into Jackson
Metro up to Hwy 45 just S of the Golden Triangle. There is potential
for some of those higher gusts to 45mph in the Delta mainly from SE
AR, NE LA & extreme NW MS. This area will have to evaluated for
future updates for a later wind advisory, if confidence in sustained
winds increases. Lows tonight will be much warmer due to clouds &
storms around, mainly in the mid-upper 60s. Highs Tuesday will be
warm into the mid 70s. /DC/

Tuesday Night through Monday... Ongoing convective activity is
anticipated at the start of the period across central and eastern
areas as the slow moving front maintains deep moisture convergence
to support showers/storms. The final push of large scale ascent
will occur during the Tue night period and will make the most of
what deep moisture remains along the front with all activity
exiting the area around midnight. Some of this activity could be
strong to severe but really depends on what instability remains
from earlier activity. PoPs and weather grids will reflect the
latest timing and exit of this activity.

On Wednesday, mid level dry slot will punch into the area putting an
end to any precip potential. Additionally, large scale mid/upper low
will close off and slow its eastward progression. The result will be
not much of a cold frontal push in the lower levels. As a result,
WSW winds will exist and allow for a decent warm up Wed with 67-75
the more likely MaxT range. The cold air advection associated with
the main part of the cold front will arrive later Wednesday night
into Thursday bring in cooler and more seasonal conditions. The
coolest period will be Friday morning when the surface high is over
the region and radiational cooling will be maximized. Much of the
area (esp N half) should reach freezing with other locations getting
close.

By the weekend, look for a steady moderation as a short wave
approaches the region. This will allow for return flow to develop
and bring some precip chances. There remains uncertainty in how this
wave and other features will evolve. The result is lower confidence
in any timing of precip for the area. If the wave is stronger, then
better moisture return will occur and precip is more likely to
develop later Saturday into Sunday. If weaker, then some moistening
will happen, but it would be more likely the next wave will make the
most of the moisture and precip would have better chances sometime
Sunday into Monday. Overall, lower type chances will exist in the
forecast to cover all of this until details can get ironed out. /CME/

.AVIATION...Rain moving in and steadily moistening the column which
is going to gradually lower the ceilings. This will take some time,
but we should see MVFR ceilings begin 20-23z (W to E) then be
prevailing across all sites by 00-04z. We will then trend to see IFR
by tonight and linger those conditions into early Tue. Much of this
will be driven by precip and then linger as some precip moves out.
Steady improving conditions look to take place after 18z Tue, so
anticipate that trend in future forecasts. /CME/

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 610 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

Southerly winds will occasionally be gusty through this evening
and overnight, with isolated SHRA at times. MVFR ceilings will
become more common by 06Z Tuesday, with increasing chances for
SHRA and TSRA affecting the TAF sites between 12Z and 20Z. /NF/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       67  75  53  71 /  40 100  40   0
Meridian      66  75  56  70 /  40 100  70   0
Vicksburg     66  76  50  68 /  70 100  30   0
Hattiesburg   67  75  58  73 /  40 100  70   0
Natchez       66  75  53  70 /  60 100  30   0
Greenville    64  73  50  65 / 100  90  10   0
Greenwood     66  73  52  68 /  80 100  30   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch from midnight CST tonight through Tuesday morning
     for MSZ018-019-034-040-041.

LA...Flood Watch from midnight CST tonight through Tuesday morning
     for LAZ007>009-015.

AR...Flood Watch from midnight CST tonight through Tuesday morning
     for ARZ074-075.

&&

DC/CME/NF
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 2, 4:24 PM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

ARZ074-032230-
Ashley-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Mainly Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Areas of flash flooding likely late tonight through Tuesday. Some
roads could be flooded or closed, and some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to half dollar are likely late tonight
through early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from mid-
morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes (can't rule out a strong tornado), large hail up
to golf ball size and damaging wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. Some downed trees and powerlines are
possible due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts up
to 45 mph. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

ARZ075-LAZ007-MSZ018-019-034-032230-
Chicot-Morehouse-Bolivar-Sunflower-Washington-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Areas of flash flooding likely late tonight through Tuesday. Some
roads could be flooded or closed, and some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. Some downed trees and powerlines are
possible due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts up
to 45 mph. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

MSZ026>029-032-036-037-042-053-059-032230-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Choctaw-Holmes-Attala-Yazoo-
Claiborne-Jefferson-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and southwest
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

MSZ031-033-038-039-044-045-050-032230-
Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Scott-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tuesday

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 Tuesday.

MSZ030-032230-
Clay-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 Tuesday.

LAZ009-016-023-MSZ035-040-041-032230-
East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding likely late tonight through Tuesday. Some
roads could be flooded or closed, and some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

LAZ008-015-032230-
West Carroll-Richland-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Areas of flash flooding likely late tonight through Tuesday. Some
roads could be flooded or closed, and some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

MSZ046-051-055-032230-
Kemper-Newton-Simpson-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and east central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 Tuesday.

LAZ024>026-MSZ047-060-032230-
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Warren-Adams-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, southwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

MSZ043-048-049-054-061-032230-
Madison MS-Hinds-Rankin-Copiah-Franklin MS-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tuesday

Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. A few trees and large limbs may break and
fall due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind of 30-
40 mph. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

MSZ052-056>058-062>066-072>074-032230-
Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi,
and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to half dollar are likely late tonight
through early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from mid-
morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes (can't rule out a strong tornado), large hail up
to golf ball size and damaging wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible late tonight through Tuesday
morning, particularly in low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 Tuesday.

MSZ025-032230-
Leflore-
424 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging
wind gusts, and hail up to quarter size are possible from late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Additional redevelopment from
mid-morning Tuesday through the afternoon to early evening could
bring tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size and damaging
wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding likely late tonight through Tuesday. Some
roads could be flooded or closed, and some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

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Strong winds are expected outside of thunderstorms tonight into
early Tuesday morning. Some downed trees and powerlines are
possible due to sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts up
to 45 mph. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

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 tonight
through Tuesday.

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&&

...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

Local storm report, Jan 2, 8:18 PM CST, 9 minutes before
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 10:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar51 min
Jan 3, 6:00 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANBolivar30 min
Jan 3, 6:08 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar67 min
Jan 3, 6:42 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANBolivar, Sunflower48 min
Jan 3, 6:56 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANBolivar, Sunflower3 hr
Jan 3, 7:18 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena42 min
Jan 3, 7:27 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANBolivar, Washington63 min
Jan 3, 7:29 AM CSTTornado WarningJANBolivar, Washington22 min
Jan 3, 7:33 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams42 min
Jan 3, 7:48 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANSharkey57 min
Jan 3, 8:52 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson54 min
Jan 3, 8:55 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo35 min
Jan 3, 9:04 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHolmes26 min
Jan 3, 9:17 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Holmes, Montgomery58 min
Jan 3, 9:36 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson23 min
Jan 3, 9:42 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster63 min
Jan 3, 9:44 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln31 min
Jan 3, 10:29 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAdams31 min
Jan 3, 10:39 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChoctaw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster44 min
Jan 3, 11:18 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Lauderdale3 hr
Jan 3, 2:51 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANAdams48 min
Jan 3, 3:40 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMarion35 min
Jan 3, 3:43 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAdams47 min
Jan 3, 4:19 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson56 min
Jan 3, 4:27 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAdams63 min
Jan 3, 4:27 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMarion33 min
Jan 3, 4:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion67 min
Jan 3, 4:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAdams, Franklin, Jefferson63 min
Jan 3, 5:25 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin65 min
Jan 3, 5:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJones53 min
Jan 3, 5:35 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake55 min
Jan 3, 5:43 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson62 min
Jan 3, 5:43 PM CSTTornado WarningJANMarion47 min
Jan 3, 5:48 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANRankin35 min
Jan 2, 6:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMorehouse64 min
Jan 2, 6:27 PM CSTTornado WarningJANMorehouse63 min
Jan 2, 7:32 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMorehouse58 min
Jan 2, 7:46 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANMorehouse4 hr
Jan 2, 9:12 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMorehouse63 min
Jan 3, 6:05 AM CSTTornado WarningJANMorehouse29 min
Jan 3, 6:56 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMorehouse49 min
Jan 3, 7:22 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison53 min
Jan 3, 10:06 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANConcordia24 min
Jan 3, 2:41 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANConcordia34 min
Jan 2, 6:57 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAshley, Chicot63 min
Jan 3, 5:00 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAshley15 min
Jan 3, 5:19 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANAshley26 min
Jan 3, 5:39 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANChicot36 min
Jan 3, 6:24 AM CSTTornado WarningJANAshley51 min
Jan 3, 7:09 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChicot36 min
Jan 3, 7:13 AM CSTTornado WarningJANChicot18 min
Jan 3, 7:34 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANChicot32 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.