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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 532, NWS Jackson, MS

July 30, 2023Neshoba County, Newton County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 30, 2023, 3:34 PM CDT for Neshoba County, Newton County, Mississippi. It was in force for 56 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 30, 2023, 3:34 PM CDT (20:34 UTC)
Expired: Jul 30, 2023, 4:30 PM CDT
In force: 56 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Neshoba County, MS, Newton County, MS

The radar

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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 Jul 30, 3:01 PM CDT, 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 30, 3:01 PM CDT, 33 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 30, 2:32 PM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023-025-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-040-
041-047-053-311945-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren-Claiborne-
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Monday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Monday

Monday, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing
damaging wind gusts are possible.

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

Elevated heat stress levels are expected with peak heat index
values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be
likely with prolonged outdoor activity.

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

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

Elevated heat stress remains possible with peak heat index values
ranging from 105 to 110 degrees each day. Heat exhaustion will be
likely with prolonged outdoor activity.

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

MSZ026-028>033-038-039-311945-
Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-
Noxubee-
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Monday

Heat stress is expected Monday as heat index values peak near 105
degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible with outdoor activity.

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

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

Elevated heat stress remains possible with peak heat index values
ranging near 105 up to 110 degrees each day. Heat exhaustion will
be likely with prolonged outdoor activity.

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

.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 Saturday.

MSZ027-036-037-042>046-048>052-054>058-063>066-072>074-311945-
Carroll-Holmes-Attala-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Hinds-
Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Monday

Elevated heat stress levels are expected with peak heat index
values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be
likely with prolonged outdoor activity.

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

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

Elevated heat stress remains possible with peak heat index values
ranging from 105 to 110 degrees each day. Heat exhaustion will be
likely with prolonged outdoor activity.

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

.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 Saturday.

LAZ024-026-MSZ059-060-311945-
Catahoula-Concordia-Jefferson-Adams-
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Monday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Monday

Monday, isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing
damaging wind gusts are possible.

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

Significant heat stress expected with peak heat index values in
excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern
with outdoor activity.

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

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

Significant heat stress remains possible with peak heat index
values in excess of 110 degrees through Wednesday and values
ranging from 105-110 degrees Thursday through the remainder of the
week. Heat exhaustion will be likely with prolonged outdoor
activity.

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

MSZ061-062-311945-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday

DANGEROUS HEAT
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Monday

Significant heat stress expected with peak heat index values in
excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern
with outdoor activity.

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

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

Significant heat stress remains possible with peak heat index
values in excess of 110 degrees through Wednesday and values
ranging from 105-110 degrees Thursday through the remainder of the
week. Heat exhaustion will be likely with prolonged outdoor
activity.

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

.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 Saturday.

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&&

...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, Jul 30, 2:58 PM CDT, 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
258 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

MSZ045-046-302030-
Kemper MS-Neshoba MS-
258 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Kemper
and northeastern Neshoba Counties through 330 PM CDT...

At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forestdale, or 11 miles northeast of Philadelphia, moving southeast
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Bluff Springs around 315 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.

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 3287 8904 3292 8894 3275 8867 3263 8891
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 316DEG 26KT 3285 8895

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Jul 30, 3:00 PM CDT, 34 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
300 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

MSZ037-302030-
Attala MS-
300 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Attala
County through 330 PM CDT...

At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Smyrna, or near Kosciusko, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Smyrna around 310 PM CDT.
  Zama around 325 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.

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 3293 8932 3293 8955 3302 8960 3308 8951
      3297 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 319DEG 14KT 3301 8950

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Jul 30, 3:14 PM CDT, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
314 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

MSZ045-302045-
Neshoba MS-
314 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Neshoba
County through 345 PM CDT...

At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tucker, or near Philadelphia, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Bethsaida around 320 PM CDT.
  Neshoba around 325 PM CDT.
  Union and House around 335 PM CDT.
  Herbert Springs around 340 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.

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 3258 8915 3275 8919 3281 8898 3270 8891
      3258 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 340DEG 19KT 3271 8906

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Jul 30, 3:20 PM CDT, 14 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
320 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

MSZ052-302045-
Lauderdale MS-
320 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Lauderdale County through 345 PM CDT...

At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Zero, or near Meridian, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
  Zero around 325 PM CDT.
  Causeyville around 345 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.

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 3224 8843 3223 8843 3223 8865 3229 8872
      3238 8870 3242 8865 3234 8842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 309DEG 13KT 3236 8863

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Jul 30, 3:21 PM CDT, 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
321 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

MSZ046-052-302045-
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
321 PM CDT Sun Jul 30 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Kemper
and northeastern Lauderdale Counties through 345 PM CDT...

At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tamola, or 12 miles southeast of De Kalb, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Tamola around 330 PM CDT.
  Lauderdale around 340 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.

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 3264 8838 3252 8840 3247 8855 3270 8862
      3274 8845 3265 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 333DEG 20KT 3264 8851

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 30, 2:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper	32 min
Jul 30, 3:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala	30 min
Jul 30, 3:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Neshoba	31 min
Jul 30, 3:20 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	25 min
Jul 30, 3:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper	24 min
Jul 30, 3:30 PM CDT	Excessive Heat Warning	JAN	Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Hinds, Issaquena and 8 more	29 hr
Jul 30, 3:30 PM CDT	Heat Advisory	JAN	Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah and 28 more	29 hr
Jul 30, 3:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Kemper	34 min
Jul 30, 3:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	24 min
Jul 30, 3:54 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	51 min
Jul 30, 3:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Neshoba, Newton	49 min
Jul 30, 4:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lauderdale	59 min
Jul 30, 4:19 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Scott	41 min
Jul 30, 4:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Clarke	95 min
Jul 30, 4:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Newton, Scott	48 min
Jul 30, 4:38 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Jasper	37 min
Jul 30, 4:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper	81 min
Jul 30, 5:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jones	97 min
Jul 30, 5:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Noxubee	35 min
Jul 30, 6:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	28 min
Jul 30, 6:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Covington	49 min
Jul 30, 6:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lauderdale	43 min
Jul 30, 6:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Scott	36 min
Jul 30, 6:37 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Forrest	38 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.