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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 173, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 3, 2024, 7:08 PM CDT for Morehouse Parish, Louisiana; Ashley County, Arkansas. It was in force for 82 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2024, 7:08 PM CDT (00:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 3, 2024, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 82 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Ashley County, AR, Morehouse Parish, LA
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 187 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 6:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 177 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1332 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1353 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 3, 3:43 PM CDT, 3 hours 25 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 3:43 PM CDT, 3 hours 25 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
516 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
MSZ055-032245-
Simpson MS-
516 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SIMPSON COUNTY THROUGH
545 PM CDT...
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Union, or 11 miles southwest of Mendenhall, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Pinola and Shivers around 520 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 3178 9009 3193 9015 3201 8996 3181 8988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 251DEG 15KT 3188 9005
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special weather statement, Jun 3, 5:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
534 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
MSZ062-032300-
Lincoln MS-
534 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY THROUGH
600 PM CDT...
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Lincoln, or 7 miles southwest of Brookhaven, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Brookhaven and Loyd Star around 540 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 3148 9063 3156 9063 3170 9048 3153 9031
3142 9058
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 230DEG 19KT 3153 9054
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special weather statement, Jun 3, 5:52 PM CDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
552 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
MSZ049-055-056-032315-
Smith MS-Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
552 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RANKIN...
NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND CENTRAL SMITH COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Mendenhall, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Martinville around 555 PM CDT.
Cato around 600 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3196 9008 3220 8992 3200 8939 3179 8955
3178 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 213DEG 16KT 3195 8983
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NFSpecial weather statement, Jun 3, 7:01 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
701 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
MSZ048-053-054-040030-
Copiah MS-Hinds MS-Claiborne MS-
701 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CLAIBORNE...
SOUTHWESTERN HINDS AND NORTHWESTERN COPIAH COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM
CDT...
At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carpenter, or 17 miles west of Crystal Springs, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Utica around 705 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
west central Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3202 9091 3215 9081 3215 9079 3216 9077
3218 9079 3220 9075 3221 9075 3204 9041
3184 9059
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 209DEG 15KT 3204 9066
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 7:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Claiborne | 29 min |
| Jun 3, 7:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 28 min |
| Jun 3, 7:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 53 min |
| Jun 3, 8:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren | 24 min |
| Jun 3, 8:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 37 min |
| Jun 3, 8:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington | 80 min |
| Jun 3, 8:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo | 77 min |
| Jun 3, 9:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Holmes | 27 min |
| Jun 3, 9:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 25 min |
| Jun 3, 9:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leflore, Sunflower | 33 min |
| Jun 3, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Yazoo | 76 min |
| Jun 3, 9:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren | 72 min |
| Jun 3, 9:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 81 min |
| Jun 3, 10:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Franklin, Jefferson | 41 min |
| Jun 3, 10:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Copiah | 70 min |
| Jun 3, 10:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 74 min |
| Jun 3, 10:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Franklin, Lincoln | 25 min |
| Jun 3, 11:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Neshoba, Newton | 31 min |
| Jun 4, 12:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jasper, Smith | 43 min |
| Jun 4, 12:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke, Jones | 52 min |
| Jun 4, 12:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Adams | 50 min |
| Jun 4, 2:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren | 67 min |
| Jun 4, 3:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson | 63 min |
| Jun 4, 3:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Warren | 63 min |
| Jun 4, 4:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 41 min |
| Jun 4, 4:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 52 min |
| Jun 4, 4:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Claiborne, Copiah, Jefferson | 58 min |
| Jun 4, 4:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lincoln | 57 min |
| Jun 4, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 62 min |
| Jun 4, 4:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin, Lawrence, Lincoln | 59 min |
| Jun 4, 5:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison, Scott | 58 min |
| Jun 4, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith | 65 min |
| Jun 4, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion | 63 min |
| Jun 4, 6:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston | 44 min |
| Jun 4, 6:39 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Warren | 6 days |
| Jun 4, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jones, Lamar | 64 min |
| Jun 4, 6:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Smith | 59 min |
| Jun 3, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 66 min |
| Jun 3, 8:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | East Carroll, West Carroll | 64 min |
| Jun 3, 8:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Franklin, Richland | 71 min |
| Jun 3, 8:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia, Madison, Tensas | 69 min |
| Jun 4, 12:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia | 27 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.