Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Jackson, MS

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
655 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...WATCHING ALBERTO WITH POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE FLOODING IN EASTERN
MISSISSIPPI...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 00Z aviation discussion

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.AVIATION...
00Z TAF discussion:

Another evening of scattered showers and thunderstorms across
the region, although in many areas the activity will be
diminishing well before midnight. Best chance of impact bringing
brief MVFR/IFR conditions and local turbulence this evening is
around PIB/HBG, although it is impossible to rule out impact at
other TAF sites for the next few hours. Otherwise, anticipate most
of the convection to be all gone late tonight with partial
clearing allowing for patchy fog and low clouds around at daybreak
Sunday. Potential for more than isolated IFR cats at that time
range is low. Tomorrow, winds will turn more out of the east, but
will still be mainly less than 10 kts, with less shower and
thunderstorm activity than has been the case lately. /BB/

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.DISCUSSION...
Tonight and Sunday: Mid afternoon water vapor imagery/RAP analysis
still showed a shear axis extending generally along the Mississippi
river. Local wet microburst checklist suggested potential for
isolated pulse severe storms over this area with damaging wind gusts
as the primary threat. Local radars showed scattered to numerous
storms across central Louisiana that will move over this area during
the next several hours. This activity is expected to decrease this
evening with the loss of daytime heating. Overall, model consensus
has trended drier over our CWA after midnight tonight and Sunday.
Subtropical Storm Alberto will continue to approach the northern
Gulf Sunday and our CWA is expected to remain on the northwest side
of the storm. Wl still have the mid level shear axis over our
western zones but our 1000-850mb winds wl strengthen out of the
northeast to east thanks to the approaching storm. Latest CAM
guidance suggests very isolated coverage of afternoon storms will
a little greater chance for rain over our southeast most zones.
Environmental parameters don't look as favorable for strong to
severe storm development Sunday. Otherwise, warmer than normal
temperatures and humidity will continue through the period. /22/
/22/

Sunday night through Saturday...Main focus for the
first half of the work week will be Alberto and the heavy rain
threat that may result from the system as it moves inland. The
latest NHC track has the best probabilities of the center to our east
which will result in our area being on the western side. No concern
for any winds due to the small size of the system along with inland
decay. As for the rainfall potential, confidence is not high as the
western side often has a sharp precip gradient. Due to this, have
coordinated with neighbors to reduce the Flood Threat graphics as
overall QPF and expected rainfall totals are becoming less. I will
add that there remains a decent amount of uncertainty as any
influences of dry air in/around Alberto can quickly make the system
asymmetrical. Due to this, at limited and elevated threat will remain
over the far east part of the forecast area. Overall, the trend is
for lower storm totals, these are highlighted in our latest graphics.

As for temps/pops/weather, conditions will be trending cooler as
Alberto approaches due to cloud cover and precip chances increasing.
Thunderstorm potential will be much lower than we've seen and will
be limited at best for Mon-Tue. I've heavily modified the weather
grids to show this along with pop trends.

For Wed into Sat...As the remnants of Alberto exit, humidity will be
quite high and expect temps to warm through the end of the week.
Highs will steadily increase into the lower 90s, then mid 90s, with
some areas (mainly W half) will make a few runs at 96-98 Fri-Sat.
The general weather pattern will quickly make a transition to one of
a semi-NW flow with fairly decent upper riding just to our west.
This will support the hot conditions, but will also serve to bring
in steep lapse rates and all indications are that some sort of
surface boundary will exist near to just to the N of our area. This
will support the threat for some severe weather (possibly in the
form of an organized MCS or two). We're still some time out from
that, so no graphics needed but will continue to discuss. The other
concern will be Heat Stress. For Thu-Sat, Max heat index over our
area will range from 100-105. This will be another focus as we get
closer and something that will be watched. /CME/

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       69  86  69  84 /  33  20  17  47
Meridian      68  84  68  84 /  31  37  47  59
Vicksburg     70  88  69  86 /  44  16  10  38
Hattiesburg   70  86  69  83 /  39  26  30  66
Natchez       69  87  69  85 /  47  16  12  44
Greenville    70  89  70  86 /  29  16  10  23
Greenwood     69  87  69  85 /  39  17  16  35

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

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BB/22/CME

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
310 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

ARZ074-075-LAZ009-MSZ018-019-025>046-048>052-055>058-064>066-
072>074-272015-
Ashley-Chicot-East Carroll-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-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-
Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
310 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central
Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Friday

Flash flooding is expected Monday into Tuesday, generally along
and south of the Interstate 59 corridor, as Subtropical Storm
Alberto moves inland. Around this area, flash flooding is
possible west to Interstate 55. Two to four inches with locally
higher amounts are possible southeast of Interstate 59 with one to
three inches possible west to Interstate 55. These amounts will
result in flooding of some roads and low lying areas. Please
continue to monitor the latest forecast from the National Weather
Service and the National Hurricane Center.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/small2.png)

.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 Friday.

LAZ007-008-015-016-023>026-MSZ047-053-054-059>063-272015-
Morehouse-West Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-
Tensas-Concordia-Warren-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
310 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi,
southwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Sunday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon

Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon and early
evening with damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. Small hail and
locally heavy rain will also be possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/small1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Friday

Flash flooding is possible Monday into Tuesday, generally along
the Interstate 55 corridor, as Subtropical Storm Alberto moves
inland. One to three inches in a short amount of time may result
in flooding of some roads and low lying areas. Please continue to
monitor the latest forecast from the National Weather Service and
the National Hurricane Center.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/small2.png)

.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 remainder
of the afternoon.

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...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected.
Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant
 severe weather possible.
Enhanced...Severe storms expected.
Slight...Severe storms possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
553 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

MSZ062-262330-
Lincoln MS-
553 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY UNTIL 630
PM CDT...

At 553 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Brookhaven, moving northwest at 5 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Brookhaven around 620 PM CDT.
  Loyd Star and Vaughn around 630 PM CDT.

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.

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LAT...LON 3153 9031 3140 9045 3158 9063 3169 9046
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 145DEG 6KT 3155 9046

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
602 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

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

0445 PM     TSTM WND DMG     10 NW LENA              32.70N 89.71W
05/26/2018                   LEAKE              MS   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ACROSS NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY. WIND
            GUST ESTIMATED AT 50 MPH.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
605 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

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

0500 PM     HAIL             2 SSE COLUMBIA          31.23N 89.82W
05/26/2018  E1.00 INCH       MARION             MS   PUBLIC

            MOSTLY DIME SIZE WITH A FEW UP TO QUARTER
            SIZE.

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CME

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
609 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

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

0535 PM     HAIL             4 SSW VAIDEN            33.28N 89.79W
05/26/2018  E1.00 INCH       CARROLL            MS   BROADCAST MEDIA

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CME

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
616 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

MSZ055-262345-
Simpson MS-
616 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL SIMPSON COUNTY UNTIL 645
PM CDT...

At 616 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Pinola, moving northwest at 10 mph.

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

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Simpson
County, including the following locations... Braxton.

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.

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LAT...LON 3183 9011 3204 8997 3192 8983 3176 8993
      3176 8994
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 115DEG 8KT 3188 8996

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
639 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

ARZ074-270015-
Ashley AR-
639 PM CDT SAT MAY 26 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN ASHLEY COUNTY UNTIL
715 PM CDT...

At 639 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Crossett. This storm was nearly stationary.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  North Crossett around 650 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Blanchton.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3315 9211 3316 9212 3316 9214 3320 9214
      3321 9213 3321 9208 3324 9209 3325 9205
      3327 9204 3315 9181 3302 9187 3302 9208
      3303 9209 3303 9211 3307 9211 3307 9213
      3310 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 246DEG 4KT 3310 9192

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