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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 473, NWS Jackson, MS

June 27, 20234 counties in Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 27, 2023, 2:06 PM CDT for 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 39 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 27, 2023, 2:06 PM CDT (19:06 UTC)
Expired: Jun 27, 2023, 2:45 PM CDT
In force: 39 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Claiborne County, MS, Copiah County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Warren County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:05 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 Jun 27, 5:09 AM CDT, 8 hours 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 27, 5:09 AM CDT, 8 hours 57 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 27, 12:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

ARZ074-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-281730-
Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Remainder of today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 to 70 mph and hail up to quarter size.

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

Remainder of today, dangerous heat expected with peak heat values
in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant
concern with outdoor activity.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through tonight.

ARZ075-MSZ034-040-041-047-053-054-059>062-281730-
Chicot-Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren-Claiborne-Copiah-
Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, central Mississippi, northwest Mississippi, south
central Mississippi, southwest Mississippi, and west central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...remainder of today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 to 70 mph and hail up to quarter size.

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

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through Wednesday.

MSZ019-025-027-036-281730-
Sunflower-Leflore-Carroll-Holmes-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...remainder of today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms
are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind
gusts and hail.

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

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through Wednesday.

MSZ018-281730-
Bolivar-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...remainder of today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 to 70 mph and hail up to quarter size.

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

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through Wednesday.

MSZ028-032-037-038-045-046-281730-
Montgomery-Choctaw-Attala-Winston-Neshoba-Kemper-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

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

MSZ029>031-033-039-281730-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Noxubee-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

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

MSZ035-042-043-048>050-055>058-063>066-072>074-281730-
Humphreys-Yazoo-Madison MS-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Simpson-Smith-
Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-
Lamar-Forrest-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...remainder of today through Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms
are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind
gusts and hail.

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

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through Wednesday.

MSZ044-051-052-281730-
Leake-Newton-Lauderdale-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...remainder of today

Remainder of today, 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/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

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

MSZ026-281730-
Grenada-
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

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

.DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...remainder of today through Tonight

Remainder of today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms
are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind
gusts and hail.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Severe thunderstorms are possible out for portions of northwest,
central and east to southeast Mississippi on Wednesday morning
through early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts to 60 to 70mph and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

Dangerous heat with heat index values 110-115+ degrees is
expected for central, western and eastern Mississippi, northeast
Louisiana and extreme southeast Arkansas for the rest of the
week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 rest of
today through Wednesday.

23

&&

...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

Special weather statement, Jun 27, 1:52 PM CDT, 14 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
152 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

MSZ048-271915-
Hinds MS-
152 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hinds County
through 215 PM CDT...

At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bolton, or near Raymond, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
  Jackson, Clinton and Raymond around 215 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3226 9063 3241 9052 3229 9018 3206 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 301DEG 17KT 3230 9051

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

AJ

Special weather statement, Jun 27, 1:54 PM CDT, 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
154 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

MSZ047-048-053-271930-
Warren MS-Hinds MS-Claiborne MS-
154 PM CDT Tue Jun 27 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Warren, northeastern Claiborne and southwestern Hinds Counties
through 230 PM CDT...

At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newman, or near Vicksburg, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
  Newman around 210 PM CDT.
  Reganton around 215 PM CDT.
  Utica and Learned around 230 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3236 9084 3224 9048 3205 9061 3205 9069
      3223 9095
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 300DEG 17KT 3225 9080

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

AJ

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 27, 4:28 AM CDT	Excessive Heat Watch	JAN	Adams, Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Claiborne and 41 more	24 hr
Jun 27, 4:28 AM CDT	Heat Advisory	JAN	Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Franklin, Issaquena, Jefferson and 3 more	24 hr
Jun 27, 1:52 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Hinds	23 min
Jun 27, 1:54 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	36 min
Jun 27, 3:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	35 min
Jun 27, 3:59 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Warren	76 min
Jun 27, 4:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Washington	72 min
Jun 27, 5:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington	44 min
Jun 27, 5:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo	69 min
Jun 27, 6:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Hinds	35 min
Jun 27, 3:54 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Morehouse	81 min

Nearby

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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.