Flash Flood Warning 140, NWS Jackson, MS

161 
WGUS74 KJAN 132014
FFSJAN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
214 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSC035-073-132115-
/O.CON.KJAN.FF.W.0140.000000T0000Z-161213T2115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
214 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORREST AND NORTHEASTERN LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 213 PM CST, trained weather spotters reported flooded streets in
Hattiesburg, including Hardy Street and multiple streets on the
campus of Southern Miss. Up to two inches of rain have already
fallen. Flash flooding is occurring.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hattiesburg, Petal, West Hattiesburg and Rawls Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3123 8948 3139 8950 3140 8923 3124 8923
      3124 8935 3123 8935

$$

Lamb

756 
WGUS74 KJAN 132042
FFSJAN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
242 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSC035-073-132052-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FF.W.0140.000000T0000Z-161213T2115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
242 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FORREST AND NORTHEASTERN
LAMAR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3123 8948 3139 8950 3140 8923 3124 8923
      3124 8935 3123 8935

$$

Lamb

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1247 PM CST Tue Dec 13 2016

.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:
Widespread IFR and some MVFR ceilings and some visibilities are still
through the region with some LIFR ceilings still situated around GLH.
These low ceilings will stay around through the day with MVFR
ceilings expected through the afternoon at most TAF sites. A line of
storms is approaching HBG and VCTS are possible the next hour through
13/20Z while TSRA and the line of storms will affect the TAF site
around 13/21-22Z before moving out after 01Z or so. These could bring
brief reductions to MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibilities. Some ceilings
could increase to MVFR later tonight after 14/02-04Z or so near
KGLH/KGWO but expect widespread IFR to LIFR ceilings to move back in
the region after 14/04-07Z. Some patchy fog and low ceilings are
possible at KHBG as well. /DC/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Fog potential is decreasing this morning as we begin to warm up
somewhat and fog is beginning to lift. Allowed the dense fog advisory
to expire due to this.

Stalled stationary front is draped across the I-20 corridor this
morning with convection ongoing south of the stationary front.
Regional soundings show enough elevated instability, some areas of
1000+ J/kg, to support some elevated thunderstorms over top of the
low clouds trapped under the inversion. Due to the boundary stalled
in the area and flow parallel to that, heavy downpours are possible.
Updated the HWO to include potential for heavy rain in areas that
received some heavy rain this morning, especially in the Hwy 84
corridor where some 1-2 inches fell earlier this morning. Hi-res
guidance shows some 2-3 inches possible.In addition, a plume of 1.5
inch PW's are near LCH area and will continue to advect to the
northeast into the Highway 84 corridor. This will help bring some
higher dewpoints in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees in the south.
With near 30-40kts of 0-3km shear and some instability, per the hi-
res ARW/NMM and HRRR, expect areas of some pockets of 1000+J/kg
SBCAPE, possibly higher to move in. Some of that could be just south
of the Highway 84 corridor but storm motion would bring storms into
the area. With increasing upper divergence along this frontogenetical
band just south of I-20, expect this to gradually shift to the south
and more convection to fire along and south of this. Best chances for
stronger storms are in the afternoon, with some being potentially
severe. Only caveat could be the cloud cover and how much we warm but
low level moisture will not be a limiting factor. Introduced these
into the HWO/graphics as well for a limited severe/flooding
potential.

Only changes to going forecast elements were to tweak highs slightly
and adjust POPS and timing. /DC/

Prior discussion below:

Today through Tonight... A subtle stationary front is draped across
the southern portion of the ArkLaMiss this morning. Current radar
scans show an area of scattered weak thunderstorms just south of the
front. Infrared satellite imagery depict cooling clouds tops with
these storms suggesting they're becoming stronger as they push
eastward. Significant boundary layer moisture and light winds have
led to the development of areas of dense fog throughout portions of
the ArkLaMiss, mainly along and south of Interstate 20. This led to
the issuance of a dense fog advisory for a number of counties in the
aforementioned areas. Conditions will be continued to be monitored
for the possible expansion of this advisory to include more counties.
Visibilities should begin to improve by mid morning.

Shower activity should begin to increase during the morning as an
upper level disturbance begins to move through the region from the
west, increasing lift throughout the area. The stationary front will
soon begin to retreat slowly northward as a warm front, reaching as
far north as the I-20 corridor. Instability will increase south of
the front as warm, more unstable air advects into SE Mississippi
from the Gulf of Mexico. SBCAPE values will range from 500-1200 J/kg
while 0-3km shear will range from 30-40 kts. These marginal dynamics
could lead to a few weak thunderstorms along and south of the US HWY
84 corridor in S MS as the upper disturbance pushes through the
region. The main threats with any storms will be small hail and wind
gusts up to 45 mph. The surface front will begin to push south again
this afternoon allowing for drier air to begin to filter into the
region from the north this evening and into Tuesday night. However,
slim chances of rain will linger throughout the night for SE
Mississippi.

Temperatures will rise to near and above 70 degrees in the southern
half of counties today. Cold air advecting into the region overnight
will result in lows falling to the upper 30s in the north. /JPM3/

Wednesday through Monday night,

The longer term portion of the forecast will feature changeable and
unsettled weather conditions. A brief cold spell for the mid to late
week over the ArkLaMiss will be followed by a quick return to warmer
than normal conditions as we go into the weekend. A strong cold
front pushing through late Saturday into Sunday will bring storms
with heavy rain potential and perhaps the threat for severe weather
as well, and this will be followed by much colder temperatures and
perhaps a chance for wintry precipitation from late weekend into
early next week.

For Wednesday through Thursday night, the center of an anomalous
polar vortex near the Great Lakes will be anchoring a very chilly
airmass over MS Valley. Cooler air will initially blend in slowly as
we go through Wednesday with a sharper drop in temperatures
anticipated Wednesday night into Thursday associated with large sfc
pressure rises through the MS Valley region.  Little cloud cover
will help to keep temperatures from being overly cold Thursday, but
north-northeast breezes will be quite brisk making for uncomfortable
conditions over much of the area. Expect the pressure gradient to
help keep temperatures from falling much Thursday night, and
freezing temperatures should be limited to mainly northern/eastern
portions of the forecast area.

The pattern is still expected to amplify as we go into late week and
the weekend with a general western trough/eastern ridge scenario
setting up.  Return flow will increase early Friday resulting in
strong warm advection and rapid pressure falls.  In addition to
gusty winds, expect increasing shower chances by late Friday over
western portions of the area along with much warmer temperatures as
we go into Friday night/Saturday. Confidence is increasing that a
strong cold front will push through the entire ArkLaMiss Saturday
night, with anomalous moisture supporting heavy rainfall.

The limiting factor for heavy rainfall this weekend will be the
progressive nature of the front, but the upper level pattern
featuring a strong ridge over the SE CONUS promises that the
boundary will eventually stall with more upstream shortwave energy
expect to initiate additional rainfall. In terms of severe weather,
limited instability is being progged by global models due to the
ridge influence, but a strongly forced line of storms is a good
possibility so will continue to monitor the potential. Will also
need to monitor for some light post frontal wintry precip over the
Delta region, which would mostly likely be in the form of freezing
rain as shallow cold air undercuts the deep moisture. The potential
for subsequent shortwave energy in southwest flow aloft could
prolong the threat early next week. /EC/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       45  56  35  49 /  17  13   3   0
Meridian      45  57  35  48 /  20  17   5   0
Vicksburg     44  54  35  47 /  17   9   3   0
Hattiesburg   52  60  39  54 /  57  17   6   0
Natchez       47  56  37  50 /  22  12   3   0
Greenville    38  49  31  42 /  11   5   3   0
Greenwood     39  52  30  44 /  12   5   3   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.

&&

DC

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
930 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>058-141530-
ASHLEY-CHICOT-MOREHOUSE-WEST CARROLL-EAST CARROLL-RICHLAND-
MADISON LA-FRANKLIN LA-CATAHOULA-TENSAS-CONCORDIA-BOLIVAR-
SUNFLOWER-LEFLORE-GRENADA-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-WEBSTER-CLAY-LOWNDES-
CHOCTAW-OKTIBBEHA-WASHINGTON-HUMPHREYS-HOLMES-ATTALA-WINSTON-
NOXUBEE-ISSAQUENA-SHARKEY-YAZOO-MADISON MS-LEAKE-NESHOBA-KEMPER-
WARREN-HINDS-RANKIN-SCOTT-NEWTON-LAUDERDALE-CLAIBORNE-COPIAH-
SIMPSON-SMITH-JASPER-CLARKE-
930 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
ARKANSAS...NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...NORTH
CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...AND SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI.

.DAY ONE...THE REST OF TODAY AND TONIGHT

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

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 IS NOT EXPECTED THROUGH NEXT MONDAY.

MSZ059>066-072>074-141530-
JEFFERSON-ADAMS-FRANKLIN MS-LINCOLN-LAWRENCE-JEFFERSON DAVIS-
COVINGTON-JONES-MARION-LAMAR-FORREST-
930 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF AND SOUTH
CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.

.DAY ONE...THE REST OF TODAY AND TONIGHT

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...LIMITED
TIMING...REMAINDER OF TODAY

FLOODING
THREAT...LIMITED
TIMING...REMAINDER OF TODAY

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE
AFTERNOON ALONG A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY. EXPECT SOME OF THESE
STORMS TO PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL WITH POTENTIAL FOR TRAINING AND
HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND SOME FLASH FLOODING. IN ADDITION...SOME COULD
PRODUCE SOME GUSTY WINDS UP TO 60MPH.

(WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IMAGES/JAN/GRAPHICAST/IMAGE2.GIF)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

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 THE REST
OF TODAY.

23

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
EXTREME...CONFIDENT IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH WIND GUSTS OF
 75 MPH OR GREATER AND/OR 2 INCH DIAMETER OR LARGER HAIL.
SIGNIFICANT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE WITH WIND GUSTS OF
 75 MPH OR GREATER AND/OR 2 INCH DIAMETER OR LARGER HAIL.
ELEVATED...CONFIDENT IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH WINDS GUSTS OF
 60 MPH OR GREATER AND/OR 1 INCH DIAMETER OR LARGER HAIL.
LIMITED...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE WITH WIND GUSTS OF 60
 MPH OR GREATER AND/OR 1 INCH DIAMETER OR LARGER HAIL.

*FLOODING*
EXTREME...CONFIDENT IN SIGNIFICANT FLOODING.
SIGNIFICANT...SIGNIFICANT FLOODING POSSIBLE.
ELEVATED...CONFIDENT IN FLOODING.
LIMITED...FLOODING POSSIBLE.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
924 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

LAZ024>026-MSZ053-054-059>062-131615-
Tensas LA-Catahoula LA-Concordia LA-Adams MS-Lincoln MS-Claiborne MS-
Franklin MS-Jefferson MS-Copiah MS-
924 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

At 922 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms
along a line extending from near Hazlehurst to near Walters.
Movement was northeast at 15 mph.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Hazlehurst, Martinsville and Glancy around 930 AM CST.
  Gallman around 940 AM CST.
  Manifest around 955 AM CST.
  Jonesville around 1010 AM CST.
  Wallace Ridge and Wildsville around 1015 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Beauregard,
Harrisonburg, Ridgecrest and Roxie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 3176 9201 3202 9040 3154 9031 3139 9201
TIME...MOT...LOC 1522Z 243DEG 15KT 3186 9044 3160 9208

GRG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
950 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSZ054-055-063-064-131615-
Simpson MS-Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-Copiah MS-
950 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN COPIAH...NORTHERN
LAWRENCE...SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
COUNTIES UNTIL 1015 AM CST...

At 950 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Oma, or 16 miles southwest of Pinola, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Shivers around 1010 AM CST.
  Clem around 1015 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include New Hebron and Silver
Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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 3160 9023 3178 9024 3184 8976 3177 8975
      3162 8976 3161 8975 3161 8974 3157 8974
TIME...MOT...LOC 1550Z 267DEG 29KT 3170 9015

GRG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1019 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSZ055-056-064-065-131645-
Simpson MS-Smith MS-Jefferson Davis MS-Covington MS-
1019 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN COVINGTON...
SOUTHEASTERN SIMPSON...SOUTH CENTRAL SMITH AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON
DAVIS COUNTIES UNTIL 1045 AM CST...

At 1019 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Hebron, or 11 miles southeast of Pinola, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Clem around 1030 AM CST.
  Lone Star around 1035 AM CST.
  Mount Olive around 1040 AM CST.
  Collins around 1045 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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 3163 8997 3181 8998 3187 8947 3160 8946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1619Z 267DEG 31KT 3173 8989

GRG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1049 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSZ063-064-131715-
Lawrence MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
1049 AM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND
NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES UNTIL 1115 AM CST...

At 1049 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Wanilla, or 15 miles southwest of Pinola, moving east at 40 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Prentiss around 1105 AM CST.
  Clem around 1115 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include New Hebron and Silver
Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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 3157 9014 3174 9017 3175 9012 3177 8976
      3162 8976 3161 8975 3161 8974 3159 8972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1649Z 260DEG 34KT 3167 9007

GRG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1229 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

MSZ065-066-131915-
Covington MS-Jones MS-
1229 PM CST TUE DEC 13 2016

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND
SOUTHERN JONES COUNTIES UNTIL 115 PM CST...

At 1229 PM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Sanford, or near Collins, moving east at 40 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Sanford around 1235 PM CST.
  Moselle around 1250 PM CST.
  Laurel and Ellisville around 100 PM CST.
  Tuckers Crossing around 110 PM CST.
  Ovett around 115 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Seminary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 8959 3153 8960 3158 8960 3171 8894
      3144 8895 3144 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 266DEG 34KT 3154 8952

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