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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this tornado warning at Apr 28, 2026, 8:24 PM CDT for Ashley County, Arkansas. It was in force for 66 min. 3 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
- Apr 28, 2026, 8:24 PM CDT (01:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2026, 9:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Ashley County, AR
The radar
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 174 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 8:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Fountain Hill, AR | Tree and lines down along Hwy 133, possible tornado. |
| Apr 28, 8:37 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Ssw Fountain Hill, AR | A very brief tornado occurred along County Road 498 in Ashley County. This tornado uprooted trees and caused wooden power poles to lean. The tornado crossed County Road 498 and dissipated in the field just after uprooting more trees. The tornado is rated EF-0 |
| Apr 28, 8:45 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Fountain Hill, AR | Tree down across Hwy 425. |
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 one storm report to this tornado warning; the first came 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1:54 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 192 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
- 2442 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1317 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 221 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 537 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.8
- Supercell composite
- 35.0
The text
As transmitted.
317
WFUS54 KJAN 290124
TORJAN
ARC003-290230-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0027.260429T0124Z-260429T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
824 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 824 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Ingalls, or 12 miles north of
Crossett, moving east at 40 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...
Crossett, Fountain Hill, and Old Milo around 830 PM CDT.
Hamburg around 835 PM CDT.
Snyder around 850 PM CDT.
Portland and Parkdale around 900 PM CDT.
Montrose around 905 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Blanchton.
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 3325 9205 3328 9204 3328 9200 3330 9200
3331 9198 3335 9199 3335 9197 3338 9196
3340 9199 3339 9146 3308 9146 3321 9208
3324 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 283DEG 36KT 3331 9204
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DC4 follow-up statements
081
WWUS54 KJAN 290130
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
830 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
ARC003-290230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260429T0230Z/
Ashley AR-
830 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR ASHLEY
COUNTY...
At 830 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Ingalls, or 13 miles northwest of
Crossett, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Crossett and Old Milo around 835 PM CDT.
Hamburg and Fountain Hill around 840 PM CDT.
Snyder around 855 PM CDT.
Portland around 905 PM CDT.
Montrose and Parkdale around 910 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Blanchton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3325 9205 3328 9204 3328 9200 3330 9200
3331 9198 3335 9199 3335 9197 3338 9196
3340 9199 3339 9146 3308 9146 3321 9208
3324 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 283DEG 36KT 3331 9206
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DC666
WWUS54 KJAN 290149
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
849 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
ARC003-290230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260429T0230Z/
Ashley AR-
849 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY...
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hamburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Hamburg and Snyder around 855 PM CDT.
Portland around 905 PM CDT.
Montrose around 910 PM CDT.
Parkdale around 915 PM CDT.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3317 9191 3340 9191 3339 9146 3308 9146
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 280DEG 30KT 3328 9180
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
DC681
WWUS54 KJAN 290205
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
905 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
ARC003-290230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260429T0230Z/
Ashley AR-
905 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY...
At 905 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Snyder, or 11 miles east of Hamburg, moving east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Portland and Montrose around 910 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3320 9175 3340 9174 3339 9146 3317 9146
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 275DEG 31KT 3327 9161
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DC754
WWUS54 KJAN 290217
SVSJAN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
917 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
ARC003-290230-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260429T0230Z/
Ashley AR-
917 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY...
At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ladelle, or 8 miles south of Monticello, moving
southeast at 45 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...
Montrose around 940 PM CDT.
Portland around 945 PM CDT.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3339 9146 3317 9146 3340 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 300DEG 39KT 3350 9183
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DCWhat 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 Apr 28, 6:41 PM CDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Significant severe weather threat including the risk for tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds continues into tonight.
- Additional rounds of storms could impact the area later in the week.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 28, 6:41 PM CDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
641 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Significant severe weather threat including the risk for
tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds continues into
tonight.
- Additional rounds of storms could impact the area later in the
week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 358 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
In the near term: The convective scenario for today and tonight's
severe weather event has become rather complex. Capping is noted
~H800 in this afternoon's special JAN raob as an initial round of
deep convection crosses the I-55 corridor and moves toward east
MS, and there is also negative theta-e advection in the lower
levels south of the I-20 corridor. The current convection had
reached severe intensities previously, but is now feeling the
effects of the more stable air as it moves east. Meanwhile,
additional storms well upstream over the Southern Plains are
forecast to quickly organize as they approach the ArkLaMiss
region, and the big question is how will threats evolve as these
storms develop. The steep lapse rates and strong deep layer shear
upstream continue to support organized severe weather assuming
the ascent is favorable, but in light of recent observations, we
may need to consider backing down a bit in the severe weather
messaging and will continue to monitor. /EC/
Flash Flood Threat: With precipitable water values (PWATs) above
1.8", storm motions not particularly fast for our area this time
of year (generally less than 40 kt forward motion), and the
tendency for storms to move over the same areas, localized flash
flooding appears increasingly possible. A "Limited" threat for
heavy rainfall continues to be advertised for portions of
Southeast Arkansas and North Mississippi through tonight. Most
areas along and north of the I-20 corridor will see rainfall
totals of 1 to 2 inches with amounts tapering off dramatically
with southern extent. Localized areas of 3 to 6 inches where
thunderstorms train could lead to some localized flash flooding,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.
Wednesday Through Early Next Week: Following storms Tuesday, the
boundary will likely sink toward the Gulf Coast during the day
Wednesday. This could allow for an additional round of scattered
storms during the peak heating Wednesday afternoon of which a few
could be marginally severe with attendant hail/wind risks. By
Thursday, lowered humidity and an at least temporary end to the
near daily strong/severe storm risk is likely.
By late Friday or early Saturday, a potent southern stream shortwave
will likely bring our next shot at strong to potentially severe
storms. The major caveat with this activity will be the surface
boundary and how far inland the developing surface cyclone can force
it. With little space between the departing long wave trough and the
incoming shortwave, the warm front will be facing a tug-of-war
scenario as continental dry air and a surface high not far away,
perhaps as near as northern Georgia, attempting to remain entrenched
squares off against the southerly mass recovery attempts of the
incoming surface cyclone/frontal wave. The demarcation between noisy
and wet weather versus strong to severe storms will likely be
defined by this progress an guidance differs greatly on how that may
play out. For now, the most likely scenario would be for some
stronger storm risk across our southernmost areas. This situation
should be monitored carefully particularly for folks along or south
of the I-20 corridor.
Looking ahead into early next week, guidance is starting to show a
1020mb sfc high over the Southern Plains shifting towards our
forecast area. This will allow for quiet weather conditions to
persist over the region with daytime highs peaking in the upper 70s.
Taking a perhaps daring glance into the forecast beyond day 7
suggests more active weather is likely with attendant risks for
thunderstorms, perhaps severe. Attempting to declare any specificity
would be foolhardy, but it does seem like we will be making some
dent in the local drought conditions over the next couple of
weeks. /86/CR/
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 641 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
MVFR flight conditions near eastern/northern sites as showers/
storms move over the area and VFR flight conditions elsewhere.
Showers and storms are expected to become widespread into the
evening with some storms becoming severe with gusts to 50-60 kt,
hail up to golf ball size, and tornadoes possible. Reduction in
flight conditions are expected as storms moves through the region.
Flight conditions will linger at MVFR/IFR post storms as low stratus
moves into the area. /SW/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 67 84 61 76 / 70 60 80 30
Meridian 65 85 59 76 / 80 60 80 30
Vicksburg 68 83 60 75 / 70 70 80 30
Hattiesburg 67 89 64 79 / 30 50 80 40
Natchez 69 87 63 76 / 30 70 80 40
Greenville 67 77 58 71 / 90 50 50 10
Greenwood 66 79 57 73 / 100 40 60 10
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.
&&
EC/SW/86In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 28, 7:19 PM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
719 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0705 PM Flash Flood Meridian 32.37N 88.70W
04/28/2026 Lauderdale MS Emergency Mngr
FF in the city with multiple roads flooded,
a few cars are stalled with another
stranded. One home has taken on water.
&&
CELocal storm report, Apr 28, 7:21 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
721 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0649 PM Hail 4 SE Zama 32.93N 89.32W
04/28/2026 M0.88 Inch Attala MS Public
Social media pictures of dime to nickel
sized hail.
&&
KPLocal storm report, Apr 28, 7:24 PM CDT, 1 hour before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
724 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0642 PM Hail 4 W Zama 32.96N 89.45W
04/28/2026 M1.00 Inch Attala MS Public
&&
CELocal storm report, Apr 28, 7:28 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
728 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0708 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Plattsburg 32.91N 89.20W
04/28/2026 Neshoba MS Emergency Mngr
Tin blown off a roof on CR 2808.
&&
CELocal storm report, Apr 28, 7:30 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
730 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM Hail 2 N Philadelphia 32.80N 89.12W
04/28/2026 E1.25 Inch Neshoba MS Public
Social media pictures of large half dollar
sized hail.
&&
KPLocal storm report, Apr 28, 7:52 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
752 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0740 PM Flash Flood 2 SW Marion 32.41N 88.68W
04/28/2026 Lauderdale MS Broadcast Media
Flash flooding in the parking lot of an
apartment complex along MS Hwy 39.
&&
DLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 9:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Ashley, Chicot | 62 min |
| Apr 28, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Chicot | 45 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.