Tornado Warning 31, NWS Jackson, MS

630 
WWUS54 KJAN 250310
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1010 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC025-155-250400-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230325T0400Z/
Webster MS-Clay MS-
1010 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 1010 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clarkson, or 14 miles west of Montpelier, moving
northeast at 60 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...
  Montpelier around 1025 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mantee.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3374 8872 3359 8918 3372 8921 3372 8919
      3374 8919 3374 8904 3375 8903 3376 8893
      3381 8893 3381 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0310Z 246DEG 53KT 3367 8919 

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

$$

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516 
WWUS54 KJAN 250319
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1019 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC025-155-250400-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230325T0400Z/
Webster MS-Clay MS-
1019 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 1019 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Montpelier, moving east at 60 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Webster and northwestern Clay Counties, including the
following locations... Mantee.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3374 8872 3366 8909 3374 8913 3374 8904
      3375 8903 3376 8893 3381 8893 3381 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0319Z 254DEG 50KT 3373 8904 

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

$$

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152 
WWUS54 KJAN 250326
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1026 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC155-250336-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230325T0400Z/
Webster MS-
1026 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER 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 north
central and northeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3374 8872 3372 8903 3374 8904
      3375 8903 3376 8896 3376 8893 3381 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 251DEG 47KT 3377 8893 

$$

MSC025-250400-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230325T0400Z/
Clay MS-
1026 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTY...
    
At 1026 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Montpelier, moving east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Clay County.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3374 8872 3372 8903 3374 8904
      3375 8903 3376 8896 3376 8893 3381 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 251DEG 47KT 3377 8893 

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

$$

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939 
WWUS54 KJAN 250337
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1037 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

MSC025-250347-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230325T0400Z/
Clay MS-
1037 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

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

LAT...LON 3381 8872 3374 8872 3372 8903 3374 8904
      3375 8903 3376 8896 3376 8893 3381 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 244DEG 43KT 3383 8879 

$$

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

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 932 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

AT mid eveing local radars showed a tornado producing
thunderstorm over our north central Mississippi counties with only
a few additional storms west of Interstate 55. This activity was
ahead of a cold front that was nearing our northwest counties. The
airmass ahead of the cold front remains favorable for the
development of severe storms capable of damaging winds, tornadoes;
a few of which may become strong, and hail. The greatest
potential for additional severe storm development will be
generally north of Interstate twenty and east of Interstate 55.
The potential for severe storms will continue until the cold front
moves through. /22/

&&

.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 /  80   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/DC/22

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.

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

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

0837 PM     TORNADO          SILVER CITY             33.10N 90.50W
03/24/2023                   HUMPHREYS          MS   STORM CHASER

            A HOME WAS DAMAGED IN SILVER CITY. REPORT
            WITH PICTURE RELAYED VIA TWITTER.

&&

NF

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
859 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2023

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

0809 PM     TORNADO          ROLLING FORK            32.91N 90.87W
03/24/2023                   SHARKEY            MS   AMATEUR RADIO

            *** 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.

&&

NF

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
907 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2023

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

0837 PM     TORNADO          SILVER CITY             33.10N 90.50W
03/24/2023                   HUMPHREYS          MS   STORM CHASER

            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.

&&

NF

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

ARZ075-MSZ018-019-034-250245-
Chicot AR-Washington MS-Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
907 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Chicot,
central Sunflower, Washington and southeastern Bolivar Counties
through 945 PM CDT...

At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Metcalfe to Eudora. Movement was east at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Indianola, Leland, Hollandale, Lake Village, Eudora,
Shaw, Avon, Metcalfe, Wayside, Lamont, Estill, Tribbett, Chicot
Junction, Holly Ridge, Winterville and Arcola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Arkansas...and northwestern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3366 9050 3315 9086 3309 9137 3353 9111
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 254DEG 32KT 3346 9103 3312 9129

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DL

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

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

0805 PM     TORNADO          ROLLING FORK            32.91N 90.87W
03/24/2023                   SHARKEY            MS   STORM CHASER

            VARIOUS REPORTS OF CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE IN
            AND AROUND ROLLING FORK, MS.

&&

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

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

0807 PM     TORNADO          ROLLING FORK            32.90N 90.88W
03/24/2023                   SHARKEY            MS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            THE SHARKEY ISSAQUENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON
            THE WEST SIDE OF ROLLING FORK WAS DAMAGED BY
            A TORNADO.

&&

NF