By mid-afternoon on February 11th, an upper level trough over the Texas Panhandle was moving eastward. A cold front associated with this feature was moving east through Texas, eventually across southern Louisiana and Mississippi.
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The episode as NWS LIX wrote it up.
By mid-afternoon on February 11th, an upper level trough over the Texas Panhandle was moving eastward. A cold front associated with this feature was moving east through Texas, eventually across southern Louisiana and Mississippi. As a warm front lifted north ahead of the approaching cold front, low level temps and moisture jumped up which substantially increased buoyancy. Afternoon and evening upper air soundings at KLIX showed ample instability and wind shear that was more than sufficient for convective development. Modest moisture in the atmospheric column was enough to support scattered to numerous thunderstorms but not so high that it would just be a heavy rain event. Lift from the cold front as it moved through the local area combined with the instability and shear resulted in one severe thunderstorm near Tylertown.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 11, 11:21 PM CST, 15 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1121 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...New AVIATION...
.UPDATE...
Issued at 755 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
Advection fog has settled in right along the coast in places like
Biloxi or Gulfport. Went with a narrow dense fog advisory for MS
sound and the southern half of the coastal MS counties. Winds have
already started to decouple and traffic cameras show rather dense
fog already. This should clear after the front currently to the
northwest passes though the area. But for now, went from now
though 9AM tomorrow morning. -BL
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Monday night)
Issued at 330 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
Potential for severe weather continues this evening and overnight.
At mid-afternoon, the main upper trough was over the Texas
Panhandle. A lead shortwave was producing scattered showers and a
few thunderstorms across the area near a warm front that was
pretty much right along the northern border of our CWA. Just north
of the area near Natchez, temperatures were in the upper 50s.
South of the front, temperatures were in the upper 70s to around
80.
Not anticipating any adjustments at forecast issuance time
regarding Tornado Watch 20, which is in effect until 7 PM CST for
6 parishes/counties in the northwest corner of our CWA.
Instability and shear is more than sufficient for convective
development, with CAPE values in excess of 2000 j/kg across
portions of the area and shear values in excess of 50 knots.
Precipitable water values were in the 1.5-1.7 range. Potential
exists for large hail with some of the stronger storms.
As we lose surface heating, and the lead shortwave shifts
northeast of the area, there may be a brief respite in deeper
convection during the evening hours. However, low level flow will
continue to strengthen ahead of the main trough which will be near
Shreveport Monday morning, before it lifts northeast to eastern
Kentucky Tuesday morning. Most of the convection allowing models
show redevelopment of thunderstorms just ahead of the front near
the Atchafalaya Basin near or after 06z, with the storms moving
about as far east as the Pearl River Basin by 12z, then east of
the CWA by noon. With the surface low deepening as it moves
northeast of the area, northerly winds will strengthen, and pull
much cooler air into the area for Lundi Gras afternoon. Breezy to
windy conditions are expected tomorrow, and there's some potential
for a wind advisory to be issued to the south of Lake
Pontchartrain for tomorrow afternoon and evening with a few wind
gusts in the 30-40 mph range near the lake. Once the front
passes, temperatures are likely to fall into the 50s during the
afternoon, even with skies clearing. Official high temperatures
tomorrow will likely be just before frontal passage. When one
considers how warm it's been the last couple days, it'll be quite
a shock to the system if one isn't dressed for it. Overnight lows
tomorrow night are likely to fall into the 30s across most of the
area, with the exception of those areas directly downwind of Lake
Pontchartrain (New Orleans), which will remain in the lower or
middle 40s.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday night)
Issued at 330 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
The pressure gradient and associated wind field should quickly
weaken on Tuesday as the center of high pressure moves into the
lower Mississippi Valley. Although the center of the surface high
will retreat to our north and east Wednesday and Thursday, the
system should continue to influence our area with the ridge nosing
westward across the Gulf Coast states. This setup with zonal flow
aloft will limit the extent that southerly return flow can become
established over the region ahead of the next storm system late in
the week. Accordingly, a rather modest warming trend can be expected
during the middle of the week with highs near 60F Tuesday,
increasing to lower 70s by Thursday. A dry airmass will be in place,
but mid-level jet streak will bring periods of higher clouds
streaming into the area.
The next storm system embedded within the strong sub-tropical jet
is expected to organize over northern Mexico and the Southern Plains
late Thursday. A surface low is likely to develop near the southern
TX coast Friday and track eastward across the northern Gulf of
Mexico later Friday and Saturday. Models are in reasonably good
agreement especially considering we are still 5-6 days out from
seeing impacts. There may be some degree of interaction with the
polar jet as a longwave trough amplifies upstream over the Central
CONUS. Ensemble clustering using the 100-member global ensemble
models from today's 12Z GFS, GEM, and ECMWF highlights spread in the
500-mb height pattern with the timing and magnitude of this northern
stream trough, but this doesn't seem to contribute to significant
spread with the southern system that tracks near the Gulf Coast.
Clustering analysis shows that solutions favoring a slower, northern-
stream system and/or stronger downstream ridging over the eastern
seaboard offer more support for a deeper coastal low (as indicated
by higher probability of sub-1005 mb MSLP). Nonetheless, the QPF
footprint among the different clusters are very similar with the
heaviest rain falling somewhere near the Central Gulf coast. The
latest NBM shows the probabilities for exceeding 2" of rainfall
between 15-30 percent over the area Friday night-Saturday,
supporting at least the potential for yet another weekend moderate
to locally heavy rainfall event.
&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1115 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
Conditions at most terminals are MVFR or lower with a few
terminals at IFR or lower. Low ceilings is the primary concern but
terminals can also be impacted by developing showers and
thunderstorms associated with a front passing the area. The MS
gulf coast will have poor visibility due to fog as well. Showers
and thunderstorms will also move through the area and can directly
impact terminals. Once the storms have moved out of the area,
gusty strong winds up to 25 knots are possible but ceilings and
visibilities should improve. -BL
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 330 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
Planning on moving the start time of Small Craft Advisory up a few
hours to 10z to account for winds increasing behind the front over
the western waters. Sustained winds of 20-25 knots are likely,
particularly during the afternoon and evening Monday with
at least a few gusts approaching 35 knots. Contemplated a Gale
Warning, but will hold off for now. As high pressure moves into
the area Tuesday, winds should drop off pretty quickly, with
calmer conditions through Thursday.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB 52 61 35 59 / 80 30 0 0
BTR 53 62 38 63 / 70 20 0 0
ASD 58 67 38 62 / 90 60 0 0
MSY 57 65 42 59 / 90 50 0 0
GPT 59 66 39 61 / 90 80 0 0
PQL 61 70 38 62 / 80 100 0 0
&&
.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday for
GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.
Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM CST Monday for GMZ532.
MS...Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM CST Monday for MSZ086>088.
GM...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday for
GMZ532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.
&&
SHORT TERM...RW
LONG TERM....JK
AVIATION...BL
MARINE...RWPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1035 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1025 PM Hail 2 NNE Watson 30.60N 90.94W
02/11/2024 E1.00 inch Livingston LA Public
Quarter sized hail starting approx. 10:25 PM
lasting for roughly 10 minutes.
&&
KLGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1046 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
LAZ037-048-071-083-120515-
Northern Livingston LA-St. Helena LA-Northern Tangipahoa LA-
East Baton Rouge LA-
1046 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN ST. HELENA,
NORTH CENTRAL LIVINGSTON, NORTHERN TANGIPAHOA AND NORTHEASTERN EAST
BATON ROUGE PARISHES THROUGH 1115 PM CST
...
At 1046 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or 13 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving northeast at
60 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland, Montpelier,
Wilmer, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 43 and
61.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 9035 3091 9034 3089 9032 3078 9028
3066 9053 3055 9082 3067 9092 3100 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 0446Z 235DEG 54KT 3065 9076
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1104 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
LAZ047-048-083-120530-
Northern Livingston LA-West Baton Rouge LA-East Baton Rouge LA-
1104 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN WEST
BATON ROUGE, NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON AND CENTRAL EAST BATON ROUGE
PARISHES THROUGH 1130 PM CST
...
At 1104 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Port Allen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Brusly,
Merrydale, Watson, Brownfields, Greenwell Spring, and Baton Rouge
Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 145 and 158.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3071 9103 3071 9101 3065 9091 3057 9073
3037 9129 3043 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0504Z 237DEG 44KT 3045 9125
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1112 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
LAZ046-048-083-085-120545-
Iberville LA-Northern Livingston LA-Western Ascension LA-
East Baton Rouge LA-
1112 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN
ASCENSION, NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON, EASTERN IBERVILLE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL EAST BATON ROUGE PARISHES THROUGH 1145 PM CST
...
At 1112 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Village St. George, or near Oak Hills Place, moving northeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Walker,
Livingston, Old Jefferson, Village St. George, Inniswold, Shenandoah,
and Watson.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 163 and 171.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 5 and 20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3065 9091 3065 9059 3026 9103 3031 9114
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 216DEG 54KT 3035 9103
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1114 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
MSZ069-070-120545-
Pike MS-Amite MS-
1114 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF PIKE AND
SOUTHEASTERN AMITE COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM CST
...
At 1114 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gillsburg, or 13 miles southwest of Mccomb, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, Osyka, Gillsburg, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
18.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3112 9026 3100 9050 3100 9064 3105 9074
3135 9038 3135 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0514Z 234DEG 38KT 3107 9059
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1117 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
LAZ039-071-MSZ070-071-120545-
Washington LA-Northern Tangipahoa LA-Pike MS-Walthall MS-
1117 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL
TANGIPAHOA AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES, WALTHALL AND
SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM CST
...
At 1117 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Herman, or 14 miles northwest of Franklinton, moving northeast
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Tylertown, Salem, and Mount Herman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3118 9003 3117 9000 3113 9000 3113 8995
3112 8994 3085 9040 3096 9050 3133 9007
3133 9004
TIME...MOT...LOC 0517Z 229DEG 49KT 3102 9029
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Local county emergency manager and public photos showed damage to the roof of Tylertown High School. Time estimated by radar.
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