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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 524, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 22, 2023, 1:44 PM CDT for Forrest County, Lamar County, Marion County, Mississippi. It was in force for 61 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
- Jul 22, 2023, 1:44 PM CDT (18:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 22, 2023, 2:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 61 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.88 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Forrest County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Marion County, MS
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 134 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
- 2243 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 945 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 4.5
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 Jul 22, 1:22 PM CDT, 22 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 1:22 PM CDT, 22 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ018-019-025>047-050-231730- 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-Scott- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 Friday. LAZ023-MSZ048-231730- Franklin LA-Hinds- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and 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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 Friday. LAZ025-MSZ049-053-055>057-231730- Tensas-Rankin-Claiborne-Simpson-Smith-Jasper- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. MSZ051-052-231730- Newton-Lauderdale- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. LAZ024-MSZ054-059-062-063-231730- Catahoula-Copiah-Jefferson-Lincoln-Lawrence- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. LAZ026-MSZ060-061-231730- Concordia-Adams-Franklin MS- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Significant TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of today, dangerous heat expected with peak heat values around 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. MSZ058-231730- Clarke- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of today through evening, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. MSZ064-065-231730- Jefferson Davis-Covington- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Remainder of today through evening FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of today through evening, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. MSZ066-231730- Jones- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Remainder of today through evening FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 to 70 mph and quarter size hail. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of today through evening, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. MSZ072>074-231730- Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 1226 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Remainder of today through evening FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Remainder of today through evening DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Significant TIMING...Remainder of today Remainder of today through evening, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 to 70 mph and quarter size hail. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Remainder of today through evening, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Remainder of today, dangerous heat expected with peak heat values around 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday 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 rest of today through tonight. 23 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *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. *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. ...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
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 12:42 PM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1242 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023
MSZ064-065-221815-
Jefferson Davis MS-Covington MS-
1242 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Covington and
central Jefferson Davis Counties through 115 PM CDT...
At 1242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Prentiss to Collins. Movement was east at
20 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...
Collins around 1245 PM CDT.
Seminary around 100 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
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 3165 8991 3168 8954 3162 8940 3154 8940
3154 8983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 289DEG 18KT 3164 8982 3166 8956
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NFLocal storm report, Jul 22, 1:33 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 12:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones, Smith | 65 min |
| Jul 22, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis | 33 min |
| Jul 22, 12:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 59 min |
| Jul 22, 12:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis | 66 min |
| Jul 22, 1:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion | 58 min |
| Jul 22, 2:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion | 45 min |
| Jul 22, 2:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 57 min |
| Jul 22, 2:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Marion | 37 min |
| Jul 22, 2:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis | 33 min |
| Jul 22, 3:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 41 min |
| Jul 22, 3:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis | 51 min |
| Jul 22, 3:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion | 26 min |
| Jul 22, 3:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lawrence | 34 min |
| Jul 22, 3:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Lawrence, Lincoln | 43 min |
| Jul 22, 3:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 39 min |
| Jul 22, 4:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis | 44 min |
| Jul 22, 4:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 43 min |
| Jul 22, 4:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson | 54 min |
| Jul 22, 4:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams | 19 min |
| Jul 22, 4:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams | 40 min |
| Jul 22, 2:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Avoyelles | 48 min |
| Jul 22, 3:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Tensas | 52 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.