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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 45, NWS Jackson, MS
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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</html>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
NFSpecial 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
86The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 5:11 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena, Warren | 49 min |
| Jan 12, 6:25 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Montgomery | 35 min |
| Jan 12, 6:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott | 65 min |
| Jan 12, 6:42 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 33 min |
| Jan 12, 7:10 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Leake, Madison, Rankin, Scott | 65 min |
| Jan 12, 7:19 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Leake, Neshoba, Winston | 56 min |
| Jan 12, 7:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds | 49 min |
| Jan 12, 7:30 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 7:41 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 34 min |
| Jan 12, 7:56 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 34 min |
| Jan 12, 7:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 7:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 46 min |
| Jan 12, 8:06 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln | 39 min |
| Jan 12, 8:15 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Noxubee | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 8:19 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence | 43 min |
| Jan 12, 8:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton | 24 min |
| Jan 12, 8:34 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 41 min |
| Jan 12, 8:38 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Noxubee | 46 min |
| Jan 12, 8:43 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton | 42 min |
| Jan 12, 8:53 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 16 min |
| Jan 12, 9:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lauderdale, Newton | 39 min |
| Jan 12, 9:22 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 23 min |
| Jan 12, 9:30 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 30 min |
| Jan 12, 9:52 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 38 min |
| Jan 12, 9:54 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale | 21 min |
| Jan 12, 10:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 33 min |
| Jan 12, 10:18 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke | 27 min |
| Jan 12, 10:22 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jasper, Jefferson Davis | 53 min |
| Jan 12, 10:49 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Jones | 41 min |
| Jan 12, 11:16 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Jones | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 11:18 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 27 min |
| Jan 12, 11:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Forrest | 42 min |
| Jan 12, 12:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Forrest | 36 min |
| Jan 12, 4:46 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin, Richland, West Carroll | 29 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.