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Tornado Warning 28, NWS Jackson, MS

March 24, 2023Humphreys County, Sharkey County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Mar 24, 2023, 7:53 PM CDT for Humphreys County, Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was in force for 67 min. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Mar 24, 2023, 7:53 PM CDT (00:53 UTC)
Expired: Mar 24, 2023, 9:00 PM CDT
In force: 67 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Emergency: Tornado emergency
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Humphreys County, MS, Sharkey County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 24, 8:05 PM CDT	TORNADO	Rolling Fork, MS	VARIOUS REPORTS OF CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE IN AND AROUND ROLLING FORK, MS.
Mar 24, 8:07 PM CDT	TORNADO	Rolling Fork, MS	THE SHARKEY ISSAQUENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROLLING FORK WAS DAMAGED BY A TORNADO.
Mar 24, 8:07 PM CDT	TORNADO	Rolling Fork, MS	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM ROLLING FORK. PICTURES OF COMPLETELY DESTROYED STRUCTURES INCLUDING HOMES, A ROLLED VEHICLE, SEVERELY DAMAGED TREES, AND THE COLLAPSE OF THE ACE HARDWARE IN THE ROLLING FORK AREA WERE RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
Mar 24, 8:07 PM CDT	TORNADO	Rolling Fork, MS	PICTURE OF COMPLETELY DESTROYED STRUCTURE, ROLLED VEHICLE, AND SEVERELY DAMAGED TREES IN THE ROLLING FORK AREA WAS RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
Mar 24, 8:09 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 Ne Rolling Fork, MS	* 1 INJ * INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAPPED IN WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A TRUCK STOP NEAR ROLLING FORK AFTER A TORNADO MOVED THROUGH THE TOWN. AT LEAST ONE INJURY AT THE LOCATION.
Mar 24, 8:09 PM CDT	TORNADO	Rolling Fork, MS	* 1 INJ * CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 NE ROLLING FORK. INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAPPED IN THE FAMILY DOLLAR IN ROLLING FORK AFTER A TORNADO MOVED THROUGH THE TOWN. AT LEAST ONE INJURY AT THE LOCATION.
Mar 24, 8:33 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Ne Midnight, MS	REPORT FROM MPING OF WIND DAMAGE ALONG MS HIGHWAY 149 SIMILAR TO TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED OR A ROOF BLOWN OFF A BUILDING. LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE.
Mar 24, 8:37 PM CDT	TORNADO	Silver City, MS	* 1 FATAL, 2 INJ * BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS THAT AN ADULT MALE DIED, AND TWO CHILDREN WERE IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING TRAPPED IN A TORNADO DAMAGED HOME. ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED IN HOMES WITH ACTIVE SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS.
Mar 24, 8:37 PM CDT	TORNADO	Silver City, MS	A HOME WAS DAMAGED IN SILVER CITY. REPORT WITH PICTURE RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
Mar 24, 8:37 PM CDT	TORNADO	Silver City, MS	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM SILVER CITY. STRUCTURES AND A TRACTOR TRAILER WERE DAMAGED IN SILVER CITY. REPORTS WITH PICTURES RELAYED VIA TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 9 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 12 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Mar 24, 5:20 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 95 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 812 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1062 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 358 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.7
Supercell composite: 7.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

350 
WFUS54 KJAN 250053
TORJAN
MSC053-125-250200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0028.230325T0053Z-230325T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
753 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Humphreys County in central Mississippi...
  Sharkey County in west central Mississippi...

* Until 900 PM CDT.
    
* At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles north of Fitler, or 8 miles east of Lake
  Providence, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Rolling Fork around 805 PM CDT.
  Anguilla and Nitta Yuma around 810 PM CDT.
  Delta City around 815 PM CDT.
  Midnight around 825 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 237DEG 49KT 3284 9104 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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10 follow-up statements

292 
WWUS54 KJAN 250059
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
759 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
759 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
    
At 759 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 8
miles west of Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Rolling Fork around 810 PM CDT.
  Anguilla, Nitta Yuma and Panther Burn around 820 PM CDT.
  Delta City around 830 PM CDT.
  Midnight around 845 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 900 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 238DEG 33KT 3287 9102 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

19

397 
WWUS54 KJAN 250104
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
804 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR ROLLING FORK AND ANGUILLA...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 803 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 50 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for ROLLING FORK AND ANGUILLA. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Anguilla around 810 PM CDT.
  Nitta Yuma around 815 PM CDT.
  Delta City around 820 PM CDT.
  Midnight around 830 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 840 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 241DEG 43KT 3290 9092 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

19

740 
WWUS54 KJAN 250107
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
807 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
807 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR ROLLING FORK AND ANGUILLA...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 806 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 50 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Rolling Fork and Anguilla! This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Anguilla around 810 PM CDT.
  Nitta Yuma around 815 PM CDT.
  Delta City around 820 PM CDT.
  Midnight around 830 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 840 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 243DEG 45KT 3292 9089 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

19

676 
WWUS54 KJAN 250112
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
812 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
812 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR ANGUILLA AND LOUISE...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 811 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Anguilla, or near Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 55 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Anguilla and Louise! This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Delta City around 820 PM CDT.
  Midnight around 830 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 840 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 240DEG 46KT 3293 9082 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

19

519 
WWUS54 KJAN 250116
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
816 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
816 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR LOUISE, MIDNIGHT, AND SILVER CITY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 815 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Anguilla, or near Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 55 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Louise, Midnight, and Silver City!  This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Midnight around 830 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 840 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 240DEG 46KT 3295 9078 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

19

938 
WWUS54 KJAN 250123
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
823 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
823 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MIDNIGHT AND SILVER CITY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 822 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
7 miles southwest of Midnight, or 12 miles northeast of Rolling Fork,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for MIDNIGHT AND SILVER CITY. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Midnight around 830 PM CDT.
  Belzoni around 845 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Silver
City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 235DEG 44KT 3300 9069 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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662 
WWUS54 KJAN 250133
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
833 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-125-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-Sharkey MS-
833 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MIDNIGHT AND SILVER CITY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
AND SHARKEY COUNTIES...
        
At 833 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Midnight, or 7 miles south of Belzoni, moving northeast at 55
mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for MIDNIGHT AND SILVER CITY! This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Humphreys and Sharkey Counties, including the following locations...
Silver City, Cary and Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 9033 3314 9033 3309 9035 3312 9038
      3308 9037 3311 9043 3310 9043 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9066 3285 9075
      3279 9096 3305 9091 3310 9082 3310 9069
      3317 9068 3330 9045 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 237DEG 49KT 3308 9054 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

19

536 
WWUS54 KJAN 250137
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC125-250147-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Sharkey MS-
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SHARKEY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central,
north central, northwestern and west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3314 9033 3310 9035 3313 9038 3308 9037
      3311 9043 3305 9043 3305 9040 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9065 3309 9066
      3310 9070 3311 9068 3317 9068 3330 9045
      3326 9044 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 237DEG 49KT 3311 9048 

$$

MSC053-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SILVER CITY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
COUNTY...
        
At 837 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Belzoni, moving northeast at 55 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for SILVER CITY! This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Belzoni, Midnight, Silver City and Louise. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3314 9033 3310 9035 3313 9038 3308 9037
      3311 9043 3305 9043 3305 9040 3301 9037
      3301 9045 3292 9045 3292 9065 3309 9066
      3310 9070 3311 9068 3317 9068 3330 9045
      3326 9044 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 237DEG 49KT 3311 9048 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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473 
WWUS54 KJAN 250147
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
847 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-250200-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-
847 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR TCHULA...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR HUMPHREYS
COUNTY...
        
At 847 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Belzoni, moving northeast at 60 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for TCHULA!. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Belzoni, Midnight and Silver City. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3314 9033 3310 9035 3313 9038 3308 9037
      3311 9043 3305 9043 3297 9065 3309 9066
      3310 9070 3311 9068 3317 9068 3330 9045
      3326 9044 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 237DEG 51KT 3317 9038 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

19

019 
WWUS54 KJAN 250155
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
855 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC053-250204-
/O.EXP.KJAN.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Humphreys MS-
855 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR HUMPHREYS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 900 PM
CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central,
north central, northwestern and west central Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3314 9033 3310 9035 3313 9038 3308 9037
      3311 9043 3305 9043 3297 9065 3309 9066
      3310 9070 3311 9068 3317 9068 3330 9045
      3326 9044 3324 9037 3331 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 237DEG 49KT 3321 9030 

$$

CME

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Mar 24, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 24, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
643 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...New AVIATION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 359 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

Tonight and Tomorrow...

High pressure centered over Florida has yielded strong return
flow ahead of a potent system currently over eastern TX. A low
pressure system over the ArkLaTex will deepen amid upper level
difluence and strengthening mid level jet. The associated low
level jet will strengthen as it approaches the ArkLaMiss region,
with wind speeds in the 55-65 kts range. Ample moisture is denoted
by mid to upper 60s dewpoints across Louisiana and southwestern
Mississippi, which are advecting northward into central
Mississippi and southeast Arkansas. SBCAPE values have increased
200-400 J/Kg across the forecast area the past 3 hours and low
level lapse rates have steepened 1-2 degrees C. Instability should
continue to increase this afternoon amid moisture advection and
daytime heating. This very unstable airmass coupled with ample
deep layer shear, should lead to robust storm development late
this afternoon and into the evening hours.

Notably, the best storm relative helicity (SRH) will likely be
confined below 1 km. With any rightward deviating supercells or
embedded structures, 300+ M^2/S^2 of 0-1 km SRH with values somewhat
higher in storm-modified inflow environments could be realized.
These parameters could support tornadoes that may be strong and
possibly long tracked, primarily with any discrete or semi discrete
storms ahead of the primary squall/band.

Some limiting factors may preclude the worst-case scenario of
several long track, strong tornadoes (though that possibility will
exist). A relative weakness in the flow above 850 mb to near 500 mb
with limited veering minimal velocity increases with height in that
level may result in mid level updrafts struggling to remain
vertically tilted and robust. This, along with a modeled relatively
warm layer near 700 mb could hinder individual updraft longevity.

Consistently falling heights, increasing diffluence aloft, and
continued warm air advection coupled with very robust low level
dynamics suggest that these limiting factors will likely be overcome
at least for some of the strongest storms of the evening. Forecast
confidence has increased this afternoon and a potent severe weather
event with several tornadoes, some strong and/or long tracked, is
likely. The best combination of severe weather parameters appears to
be in southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and portions of
Mississippi for areas that are both roughly along and west of I-55
and along and north of I-20. This includes the Jackson, Mississippi
metro area and areas north and west. In this area, a "Moderate"
(4/5) risk for severe weather is currently highlighted in ongoing
graphics and forecast packages. Hail to golf ball size and wind
gusts that could reach 70-80 mph are also possible.

It's important to note that the overall risk area includes all of
the forecast area: The "Enhanced" (3/4) area includes much of
northeast Louisiana south of I-20, southwest Mississippi, and
northeastward into the Golden Triangle. A "Slight" (2/5) risk area
is in place for much of the remainder of our forecast area. In these
areas, large hail and damaging winds 60+ mph will be possible.
Tornadoes are possible in this area as well, and a strong tornado
can't be ruled out particularly in areas within the "Enhanced" risk.

In addition to storm potential, tight pressure gradient (about 8 mb)
is also observed across the area and should lead to strong gradient
winds ahead of the front. For this reason, a wind advisory was
issued for areas along and north of the I-20 corridor.

Storms clear from northwest to southeast overnight. Behind the
front, temperatures will be a bit cooler but the most noticeable
change will be the end of rain and storms and lowering humidity.
Lows tonight fall into upper 50s F in the northwest and the middle
60s F southeast.

The drier airmass behind the cold front will allow for rapid warming
under full sun Saturday and highs will likely still reach into the
upper 70s and lower 80s F by afternoon. /SAS/86/

Saturday night through late next week (next Thursday)...

This weekend-early next week (Saturday-next Monday): A brief
reprieve from severe storms is expected to start the weekend as
slightly cooler thermo profiles settle in Sat to early Sun. SW flow
aloft will persist, so expect a slight cool down into the upper 70s-
low 80s into the weekend. However, a warm front is progged to lift
ENE into the weekend & help increased moisture with Tds into the mid-
upper 60s, steep mid-level lapse rates & strong but mostly
unidirectional 45-50kts 0-6km bulk shear. With nearly mid 20s
vertical totals & 6.5-7 degree C mid-level lapse rates, sufficient
destabilization near 1000 J/kg MLCAPE & +1500 J/kg SBCAPE will be
supported of large hail, at least the size of quarters & likely
potential for larger hail. Keeping the messaging the same in the
HWO for now but mentioned large hail to indicate the higher end
hail potential.

Pattern will remain stagnant with SW flow, low-level WAA & deep
shear with high sfc Tds in low-mid 60s could support some
low end potential of isolated strong-severe convection into Mon,
but it becomes more shunted to the S than Sun. For now, keeping
the HWO clear here. Rain & storm chances will persist Sun-Mon &
early Tues, before drier air & mid-level ridge axis builds across
to the N, with 1025-1030mb high over the Mid-MS Valley. This will
help drier conditions to settle in Tues aftn & persist through
late week.

Temperatures through the long term will be warmer than normal in
the mid-upper 70s to near 80 degrees Sun-Mon, with low-mid 50s NW
of the Natchez Trace to low 60s to the SE, especially Sun night.
In the wake of the rain, temps will be near climatological
norms in the upper 60s NW to low 70s SE. Low-level return flow
will help WAA & increased deep moisture build back in Thurs, with
increased WAA showers & storm potential Thurs, with above normal
highs back into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. /DC/

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 636 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

Flying conditions wl vary across the area tonight as scattered to
numerous +TSRA occur ahead of a cold front that wl move through
the area by 18Z Sat. Away from TSRA activity a gusty s-sw wind
30-35kts wl continue ahead of the cold front. Conditions wl
improve from the west in the wake of the cold front and VFR
conditions are expected areawide by 16Z. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       62  81  54  78 /  90   0   0  50
Meridian      63  84  56  80 /  90   0  10  50
Vicksburg     62  81  54  78 /  90   0   0  50
Hattiesburg   66  86  61  80 /  60   0  20  60
Natchez       63  82  55  78 /  80   0   0  60
Greenville    58  76  51  75 / 100   0   0  30
Greenwood     61  77  52  78 / 100   0   0  30

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory until 3 AM CDT Saturday for MSZ018-019-025>052.

LA...Wind Advisory until 3 AM CDT Saturday for LAZ007>009-015-016.

AR...Wind Advisory until 3 AM CDT Saturday for ARZ074-075.

&&

LP/SAS20/DC/22

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 24, 4:05 PM CDT, 3 hours 48 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ARZ074-LAZ007>009-015-016-023-025-MSZ026>029-036-037-040-042-043-
047-048-252115-
Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Tensas-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Holmes-
Attala-Issaquena-Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight
Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely into
this evening with strong, long track tornadoes possible. These
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds 70 to 80 mph and
large hail up to the size of golfballs.

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

Tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible this
afternoon and evening, due to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and
wind gusts over 40 mph before thunderstorms arrive. Travel may
also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

ARZ075-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-041-252115-
Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Sharkey-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely into
this evening with strong, long track tornadoes possible. These
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds 70 to 80 mph and
large hail up to the size of golfballs.

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

A few downed trees and power lines are possible this afternoon
and evening, due to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and wind gusts
over 40 mph before thunderstorms arrive. Travel may also be
difficult for those in high profile vehicles.

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

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

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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight.

MSZ030-032-033-038-044-045-049-050-252115-
Clay-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Leake-Neshoba-Rankin-Scott-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight

This evening into tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes are possible. Some tornadoes could be strong. These
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to golf ball size.

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

A few downed trees and power lines are possible this afternoon
and evening, due to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and wind gusts
over 40 mph before thunderstorms arrive. Travel may also be
difficult for those in high profile vehicles.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

MSZ031-039-046-051-052-252115-
Lowndes-Noxubee-Kemper-Newton-Lauderdale-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible late this evening
into tonight. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of
60 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls.

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

A few downed trees and power lines are possible this afternoon
and evening, due to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and wind gusts
over 40 mph before thunderstorms arrive. Travel may also be
difficult for those in high profile vehicles.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

LAZ024-026-MSZ053>055-059>062-252115-
Catahoula-Concordia-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

This evening into tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes are possible. Some tornadoes could be strong. These
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to golf ball size.

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

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to wind gusts over 35
mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

MSZ056>058-063>066-072-073-252115-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
Marion-Lamar-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible late this evening
into tonight. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of
60 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls.

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

The rest of this afternoon through tonight, weak trees and limbs
may break and fall due to wind gusts over 35 mph. High profile
vehicles could also be affected.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

MSZ074-252115-
Forrest-
405 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms
could produce damaging wind gusts. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

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

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to wind gusts over 35
mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected.

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

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

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday across
portions of northeast Louisiana as well as southern and central
Mississippi. At this time, the primary expected hazards with any
severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 remainder
of the afternoon through tonight and Sunday through Sunday
night.

86

&&

...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.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

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   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

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   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

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   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, Mar 24, 4:44 PM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
444 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSZ061-062-242215-
Lincoln MS-Franklin MS-
444 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lincoln and
southeastern Franklin Counties through 515 PM CDT...

At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Lincoln, or 12 miles southwest of Brookhaven, moving northeast
at 35 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...
  Vaughn around 455 PM CDT.
  Loyd Star around 500 PM CDT.
  Brookhaven around 505 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 3135 9076 3170 9054 3170 9042 3169 9041
      3169 9038 3170 9038 3170 9026 3172 9025
      3171 9024 3170 9024 3135 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 217DEG 32KT 3147 9061

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

19

Special weather statement, Mar 24, 6:05 PM CDT, 1 hour 48 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
605 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSZ055-242345-
Simpson MS-
605 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Simpson
County through 645 PM CDT...

At 605 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Union, or near Pinola, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Pinola around 610 PM CDT.
  Mendenhall around 625 PM CDT.
  Martinville around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include D'Lo and Braxton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 9016 3205 9005 3205 8973 3191 8974
      3180 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 231DEG 38KT 3186 9006

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

DC

Local storm report, Mar 24, 6:54 PM CDT, 59 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
654 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0626 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 ENE HAMBURG           33.25N 91.75W
03/24/2023                   ASHLEY             AR   PUBLIC

            TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF HWY 82 AND
            COUNTY ROAD 68 EAST OF HAMBURG, VIA TWITTER.

&&

SS

Local storm report, Mar 24, 6:56 PM CDT, 57 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
656 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0611 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WNW PINOLA            31.89N 89.98W
03/24/2023                   SIMPSON            MS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR PINOLA RIGHT OFF OF
            MS-28.

&&

CR

Local storm report, Mar 24, 7:29 PM CDT, 24 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
729 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0711 PM     HAIL             BENOIT                  33.65N 91.01W
03/24/2023  E1.75 INCH       BOLIVAR            MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED GOLF-BALL SIZE
            HAIL NEAR BENOIT.

&&

CR

Special weather statement, Mar 24, 7:35 PM CDT, 18 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
735 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSZ051-250100-
Newton MS-
735 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Newton
County through 800 PM CDT...

At 735 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Conehatta, or 9 miles south of Prospect, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Stratton around 750 PM CDT.
  Little Rock around 755 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for east central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3233 8932 3246 8932 3258 8919 3258 8892
      3255 8892
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 230DEG 41KT 3241 8930

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

DC

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 24, 7:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Scott	43 min
Mar 24, 7:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leflore, Sunflower	62 min
Mar 24, 7:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena	42 min
Mar 24, 7:35 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Newton	25 min
Mar 24, 7:40 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Sunflower	25 min
Mar 24, 7:45 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Issaquena	23 min
Mar 24, 7:56 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Kemper, Neshoba, Newton	49 min
Mar 24, 8:32 PM CDT	Tornado Warning EmergencyTornado observed	JAN	Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore	58 min
Mar 24, 8:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leflore, Sunflower	40 min
Mar 24, 9:07 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Sunflower, Washington	38 min
Mar 24, 9:17 PM CDT	Tornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedConsiderable damage threat	JAN	Carroll, Montgomery, Webster	58 min
Mar 24, 9:56 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	JAN	Clay, Webster	41 min
Mar 24, 10:10 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JAN	Carroll, Montgomery, Webster	2 hr
Mar 24, 10:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Attala, Choctaw	39 min
Mar 24, 11:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lowndes	25 min
Mar 25, 12:21 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Madison	24 min
Mar 25, 12:48 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leake, Rankin, Scott	42 min
Mar 25, 9:42 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Attala, Holmes	6 days

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.