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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 45, NWS Jackson, MS

January 12, 20235 counties in Mississippi; Madison Parish, Louisiana

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 12, 2023, 5:50 AM CST for 5 counties in Mississippi; Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 55 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 12, 2023, 5:50 AM CST (11:50 UTC)
Expired
Jan 12, 2023, 6:45 AM CST
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.88 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Madison Parish, LA, Hinds County, MS, Issaquena County, MS, Madison County, MS, Warren County, MS, Yazoo County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12, 3:17 AM CST, 2 hours 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 3:17 AM CST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 12, 3:29 AM CST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
329 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ARZ074-075-LAZ007-008-015-MSZ018-019-034-130930-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-Richland-Bolivar-Sunflower-
Washington-
329 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 Wednesday.

LAZ009-016-023>026-MSZ025>030-032-033-035>038-040>045-047>051-
053>057-059>066-072>074-130930-
East Carroll-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-
Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
Forrest-
329 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible through early this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts
and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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.

MSZ031-039-046-052-058-130930-
Lowndes-Noxubee-Kemper-Lauderdale-Clarke-
329 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are possible through early this afternoon.
Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph, hail
at least to the size of quarters, and tornadoes.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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.

NF

&&

...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.

...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/

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 12, 4:46 AM CST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
446 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

LAZ007>009-015-016-023-025-121115-
Tensas LA-Richland LA-Madison LA-Morehouse LA-East Carroll LA-
West Carroll LA-Franklin LA-
446 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central
Morehouse, southwestern East Carroll, northwestern Tensas, western
Madison, Richland, southwestern West Carroll and Franklin Parishes
through 515 AM CST...

At 445 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Start to Archibald to Jigger. Movement was
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Rayville around 450 AM CST.
  Holly Ridge around 455 AM CST.
  Crowville around 500 AM CST.
  Delhi, Warden and Newlight around 505 AM CST.
  Goodwill, Darnell and Waverly around 510 AM CST.
  Monticello around 515 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Gilbert, Baskin,
Pioneer, Oak Ridge and Epps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3252 9190 3260 9193 3265 9192 3287 9147
      3255 9131 3211 9128 3192 9183 3195 9184
      3197 9189 3200 9190 3204 9190 3208 9193
      3209 9187 3212 9187 3214 9190 3217 9190
      3217 9195 3238 9201
TIME...MOT...LOC 1045Z 238DEG 50KT 3257 9185 3236 9177 3205 9173

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

NF
Special weather statement, Jan 12, 5:11 AM CST, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
511 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

LAZ008-009-016-025-MSZ040-041-047-121200-
Tensas LA-Madison LA-East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-Sharkey MS-
Warren MS-Issaquena MS-
511 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of East Carroll, north
central Tensas, Madison and southern West Carroll Parishes, Warren,
Issaquena and southwestern Sharkey Counties through 600 AM CST...

At 511 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bakers, or 16 miles west of Tallulah, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
  Waverly around 515 AM CST.
  Tendal around 520 AM CST.
  Tallulah around 525 AM CST.
  Omega, Sondheimer and Mansford around 530 AM CST.
  Alsatia around 535 AM CST.
  Eagle Bend around 540 AM CST.
  Valley Park and Onward around 550 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Mayersville, Delta,
Pioneer, Mound, Forest, Cary, Richmond and Epps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3277 9160 3300 9118 3301 9109 3269 9075
      3235 9066 3234 9071 3230 9070 3226 9073
      3225 9072 3215 9130 3251 9148 3257 9143
      3258 9145 3258 9152 3274 9160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1111Z 241DEG 53KT 3237 9147

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 5:11 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena, Warren49 min
Jan 12, 6:25 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMontgomery35 min
Jan 12, 6:40 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott65 min
Jan 12, 6:42 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHinds33 min
Jan 12, 7:10 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott65 min
Jan 12, 7:19 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Leake, Neshoba, Winston56 min
Jan 12, 7:26 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHinds49 min
Jan 12, 7:30 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott45 min
Jan 12, 7:41 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln34 min
Jan 12, 7:56 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln34 min
Jan 12, 7:58 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson47 min
Jan 12, 7:59 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWinston46 min
Jan 12, 8:06 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln39 min
Jan 12, 8:15 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Neshoba, Noxubee45 min
Jan 12, 8:19 AM CSTTornado WarningJANJefferson Davis, Lawrence43 min
Jan 12, 8:21 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton24 min
Jan 12, 8:34 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANSimpson, Smith41 min
Jan 12, 8:38 AM CSTTornado WarningJANKemper, Noxubee46 min
Jan 12, 8:43 AM CSTTornado WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton42 min
Jan 12, 8:53 AM CSTTornado WarningJANCovington, Jones16 min
Jan 12, 9:21 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLauderdale, Newton39 min
Jan 12, 9:22 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones23 min
Jan 12, 9:30 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJasper30 min
Jan 12, 9:52 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANClarke38 min
Jan 12, 9:54 AM CSTTornado WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale21 min
Jan 12, 10:12 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke33 min
Jan 12, 10:18 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke27 min
Jan 12, 10:22 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANCovington, Jasper, Jefferson Davis53 min
Jan 12, 10:49 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Jones41 min
Jan 12, 11:16 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Jones47 min
Jan 12, 11:18 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANJones27 min
Jan 12, 11:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANForrest42 min
Jan 12, 12:09 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANForrest36 min
Jan 12, 4:46 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin, Richland, West Carroll29 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.