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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 427, NWS Jackson, MS

June 18, 2023Clarke County, Jasper County, Jones County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 18, 2023, 10:39 AM CDT for Clarke County, Jasper County, Jones County, Mississippi. It was in force for 40 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 18, 2023, 10:39 AM CDT (15:39 UTC)
Expired
Jun 18, 2023, 11:19 AM CDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Clarke County, MS, Jasper County, MS, Jones County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:44 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
Jun 18, 2:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC10 hr
Jun 18, 6:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 113 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 12:00Z on 2023-06-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1451 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2023-06-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 80 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
1451 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-109 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
796 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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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 Jun 18, 10:23 AM CDT, 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 10:23 AM CDT, 16 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 18, 4:48 AM CDT, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ018-019-025>052-056>058-182000-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-
Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce
damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball
size.  A tornado cannot be ruled out.

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

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday...

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the
outlook area Monday afternoon and evening.

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of
the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to
110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the outlook
area again Monday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png)

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is
possible for portions of the outlook area again 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 Tuesday
night and today through Monday night.

LAZ023-025-MSZ053>055-059-061>066-072>074-182000-
Franklin LA-Tensas-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
Forrest-
448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 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...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce
damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball
size.  A tornado cannot be ruled out.

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

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.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...Monday through Saturday...

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the
outlook area Monday afternoon and evening.

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of
the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to
110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the outlook
area again Monday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png)

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is
possible for portions of the outlook area again 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 Tuesday
night and today through Monday night.

LAZ024-026-MSZ060-182000-
Catahoula-Concordia-Adams-
448 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are likely . Some thunderstorms may produce
damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball
size.  A tornado cannot be ruled out.

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

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.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...Monday through Saturday...

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible for portions of the
outlook area Monday afternoon and evening.

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible again over portions of
the outlook area Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to
110 degrees is expected over southwest portions of the  outlook
area again Monday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.png)

Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values near 105 degrees is
possible for portions of the outlook area again 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 Tuesday
night and today through tonight.

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.

*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.

*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/
...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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 17, 8:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANForrest66 min
Jun 18, 3:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHumphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington73 min
Jun 18, 3:55 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHumphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington, Yazoo65 min
Jun 18, 4:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCarroll, Montgomery55 min
Jun 18, 4:56 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Sharkey and 2 more64 min
Jun 18, 5:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake56 min
Jun 18, 5:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake41 min
Jun 18, 5:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANWarren56 min
Jun 18, 5:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson67 min
Jun 18, 5:49 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith71 min
Jun 18, 5:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Choctaw, Leake, Neshoba, Winston52 min
Jun 18, 5:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds33 min
Jun 18, 6:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper43 min
Jun 18, 6:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha50 min
Jun 18, 6:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatJANCopiah, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson64 min
Jun 18, 7:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Jones67 min
Jun 18, 7:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANClaiborne, Jefferson28 min
Jun 18, 8:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson, Lincoln27 min
Jun 18, 8:14 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJones46 min
Jun 18, 8:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJones18 min
Jun 18, 8:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHinds45 min
Jun 18, 8:49 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANHinds41 min
Jun 18, 9:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott50 min
Jun 18, 9:49 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Smith56 min
Jun 18, 10:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones51 min
Jun 18, 10:33 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANClarke, Lauderdale42 min
Jun 18, 10:53 AM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke22 min
Jun 18, 1:45 PM CDTFlood WatchJANAttala, Carroll, Choctaw, Clarke, Clay, Copiah and 29 more17 hr
Jun 18, 4:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANLeake3 days
Jun 18, 4:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANNeshoba5 days
Jun 18, 4:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANLeake21 days
Jun 18, 4:11 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANJones18 hr
Jun 18, 4:11 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClarke4 days
Jun 18, 4:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANAttala, Holmes7 days
Jun 18, 6:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Hinds, Warren61 min
Jun 18, 3:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMorehouse59 min
Jun 18, 4:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRichland29 min
Jun 18, 7:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMorehouse, West Carroll42 min
Jun 18, 4:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAshley, Chicot32 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.