Tornado Warning 8, NWS Jackson, MS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
422 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

MSC091-082232-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240308T2315Z/
Marion MS-
422 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARION 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 900 PM CST for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.

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LAT...LON 3108 8965 3112 8966 3121 8965 3135 8935
      3113 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 251DEG 34KT 3114 8958 

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MSC073-082315-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240308T2315Z/
Lamar MS-
422 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
LAMAR COUNTY...

At 422 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Baxterville, or 10 miles west of Purvis, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
  Purvis and Pine Ridge around 425 PM CST.
  Hattiesburg around 430 PM CST.
  Oak Grove around 435 PM CST.
  West Hattiesburg around 440 PM CST.

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.

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LAT...LON 3108 8965 3112 8966 3121 8965 3135 8935
      3113 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 251DEG 34KT 3114 8958 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
444 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

MSC073-082254-
/O.CAN.KJAN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240308T2315Z/
Lamar MS-
444 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LAMAR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.

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LAT...LON 3108 8965 3112 8966 3121 8965 3135 8935
      3113 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 251DEG 34KT 3121 8935 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
230 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

...New DISCUSSION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 230 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

Tonight and Tomorrow:The focus of of the severe threat has been
narrowed to roughly Meridian to Natchez through 6pm tonight.
Continued threats will be heavy rain, hail and a tornado or two
being possible in the far southwest of our CWA. The main risks will
be heavy rain as we have already seen a corridor along and just
south of I-20 have seen rainfall amounts between 4-6" and its still
raining. Currently there are also storms forming in southeastern
Louisiana that will shift up into our area along the HWY-84
corridor with possible rainfall amounts between 2 to 4", the threat
for tornadoes has diminished as the environment will have a short
window to produce before winds veer and instability diminishes. This
event has predominantly shifted to a heavy rain threat as storms
have been training south of I-20 and rainfall has been very
efficient over a sustained period of time. Expect most severe
potential and heaviest rainfall to wrap up by 6-8pm. This evening
the sfc low will continue to push east through our area as showers
and storms diminish leaving only light scattered showers overnight.
The main front will push through the area Saturday morning with only
the scattered light showers lingering throughout the day before a
surface ridge has the chance to build into the region Saturday night.

Sunday through Wednesday: As ridging moves through the area skies
will clear and dry weather will ensue for through the beginning of
the work week. A reinforcing H5 high moving into the area Sunday
night will also help keep dry weather persistent. A cooling trend
will also take shape early week. Low temperatures will dip
significantly Monday and Tuesday leading to the potential for patchy
frost over the northeastern portions of the CWA in the mornings. By
Tuesday low level flow shifts back southwesterly and temperatures
will warm back up going into the middle of the week.

Wednesday through Friday: Upper level flow will become more zonal as
an active weather pattern will take shape for the latter part of the
week with multiple embedded shortwaves dipping into the area
causing the the return of showers and thunderstorms. Models vary on
timing and strength but there seems to be favorable ingredients for
some severe storms if the right scenario plays out. We will continue
to monitor the potential for severe and provide updates in the
future./KP/

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.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 116 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

SHRA & TSRA are ongoing across most TAF sites, but have begun to
sink more into central & southern TAF sites at JAN, HKS & MEI,
while more light to moderate SHRA persists to the north. Ceilings
& vsby will be variable down to IFR-LIFR, especially in any heavy
TSRA. Light RA will persist into the evening, with decrease in
coverage between 09/06-12Z. Lowered flight categories will persist
into the evening, when widespread stratus lowers & BR develops
overnight. Expect flight restrictions below alternative minimums,
with some nearing airport minimums, especially near PIB, HBG &
HEZ. Vsby & ceilings will improve as early as 09/11-12Z at GLH &
GWO, while later around 09/16-17Z elsewhere. Sustained winds
around 10-15mph will shift more northwesterly overnight, with
gusts up to 20mph at times, especially Saturday. /DC/

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       56  64  42  60 /  40   0   0   0
Meridian      59  68  42  62 /  60  10   0   0
Vicksburg     55  63  41  61 /  40   0   0   0
Hattiesburg   61  70  45  65 /  70   0   0   0
Natchez       56  65  43  62 /  30  10   0   0
Greenville    53  58  39  59 /  40  10   0   0
Greenwood     54  60  38  60 /  40  20   0   0

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.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch through late tonight for MSZ035>066-072>074.

LA...Flood Watch through late tonight for LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.

AR...None.
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KP/DC

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
216 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

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

0215 PM     Flash Flood      3 NW Montrose           32.15N 89.27W
03/08/2024                   Jasper             MS   Emergency Mngr

            CR 23 is flooded.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
231 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

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

0220 PM     Flash Flood      3 ENE Alamucha          32.37N 88.43W
03/08/2024                   Lauderdale         MS   Broadcast Media

            Part of Hwy 496 flooded and washed out.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
236 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

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

0230 PM     Flash Flood      4 WSW Pelahatchie       32.30N 89.87W
03/08/2024                   Rankin             MS   Law Enforcement

            Gulde road is completely covered by 2 ft of
            water.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
252 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

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

0250 PM     Flash Flood      1 E Florence            32.16N 90.11W
03/08/2024                   Rankin             MS   Law Enforcement

            Williams road closed due to extensive
            flooding with most of the road at least 2 ft
            deep.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
302 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

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

0258 PM     Flash Flood      3 WNW Brandon           32.29N 90.03W
03/08/2024                   Rankin             MS   Public

            Social media post from the public shows
            Crossgate Lake overflowing in Brandon near
            Hwy 80.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
403 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

MSZ066-074-082245-
Jones MS-Forrest MS-
403 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN FORREST AND
SOUTHEASTERN JONES COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CST...

At 403 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Macedonia, or 9 miles northeast of Petal, moving east at 50 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Ovett around 410 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for southeastern
Mississippi.

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LAT...LON 3132 8922 3153 8922 3157 8894 3143 8894
      3143 8914 3132 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 264DEG 44KT 3143 8914

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

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