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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 400, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 17, 2023, 12:53 PM CDT for Jones County, Mississippi. It was in force for 52 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
- Jun 17, 2023, 12:53 PM CDT (17:53 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2023, 1:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.5 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Jones County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 116 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
- 2534 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -44 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 696 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 147 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 5.2
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 Jun 17, 9:44 AM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 17, 9:44 AM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 17, 4:48 AM CDT, 8 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 448 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ018-019-025>028-032-034>038- 040>052-056>058-172200- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery- Choctaw-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Issaquena- Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin- Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke- 448 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight Severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of 70 mph and quarter to golf ball size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday... Flooding is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Severe storms are expected across the outlook area Sunday morning through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday into Monday evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Monday night. MSZ029>031-033-039-172200- Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Noxubee- 448 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and up to quarter size hail. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday... Flooding is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Severe storms are expected across the outlook area Sunday morning through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday into Monday evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Monday night. LAZ023-025-MSZ053>055-059-061>066-072>074-172200- Franklin LA-Tensas-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Franklin MS- Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- 448 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of 70 mph and quarter to golf ball size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday... Flooding is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Severe storms are expected across the outlook area Sunday morning through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday into Monday evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Monday night. LAZ024-026-MSZ060-172200- Catahoula-Concordia-Adams- 448 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of 70 mph and quarter to golf ball size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday... Flooding is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Severe storms are expected across the outlook area Sunday morning through Sunday night. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the outlook area Monday into Monday evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees is expected across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is possible across portions of the outlook area Sunday into Monday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Monday night. 19 && ...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. *DANGEROUS HEAT* Extreme...Extreme heat is expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees for multiple days. Heat stroke continues to be a major concern. Significant...Dangerous heat expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern. Elevated...Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely. Limited...Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be 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 Tropical page... https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=jan National Hurricane Center Home Page... https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 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/
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 17, 10:29 AM CDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1029 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Steiner 33.62N 90.62W
06/16/2023 Sunflower MS Emergency Mngr
Multiple homes and one fire station is
damaged; and multiple trees and power poles
are down near Steiner, Linn, and Roundaway
areas.
&&
SWSpecial weather statement, Jun 17, 12:48 PM CDT, 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1248 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023
MSZ066-171830-
Jones MS-
1248 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Jones County
through 130 PM CDT...
At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Soso, or near Laurel, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Laurel around 100 PM CDT.
Tuckers Crossing around 105 PM CDT.
Mill Creek around 115 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3168 8934 3181 8928 3181 8913 3176 8894
3151 8894
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 291DEG 28KT 3174 8923
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ECThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Kemper | 35 min |
| Jun 16, 7:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar | 64 min |
| Jun 16, 7:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Noxubee | 38 min |
| Jun 16, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leflore, Sunflower | 58 min |
| Jun 16, 8:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Yazoo | 70 min |
| Jun 16, 8:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 50 min |
| Jun 16, 8:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore | 42 min |
| Jun 16, 8:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 46 min |
| Jun 16, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 39 min |
| Jun 16, 9:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper | 66 min |
| Jun 16, 9:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes, Madison, Yazoo | 43 min |
| Jun 16, 9:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin | 68 min |
| Jun 16, 10:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 30 min |
| Jun 16, 10:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 63 min |
| Jun 16, 10:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 51 min |
| Jun 16, 11:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis | 59 min |
| Jun 16, 11:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar, Marion | 87 min |
| Jun 17, 12:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar | 28 min |
| Jun 17, 10:23 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin and 17 more | 10 hr |
| Jun 17, 12:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 42 min |
| Jun 17, 1:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 44 min |
| Jun 17, 1:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lawrence | 41 min |
| Jun 17, 1:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Jefferson | 49 min |
| Jun 17, 1:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Scott | 62 min |
| Jun 17, 1:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 39 min |
| Jun 17, 2:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin | 56 min |
| Jun 17, 2:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jones | 53 min |
| Jun 17, 2:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Smith | 57 min |
| Jun 17, 2:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 56 min |
| Jun 17, 3:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 62 min |
| Jun 17, 4:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Jasper, Jones, Smith | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 5:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jones | 32 min |
| Jun 17, 5:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington | 63 min |
| Jun 17, 6:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams | 50 min |
| Jun 17, 5:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Concordia | 59 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.