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Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 14, 2018Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this flash flood warning at Apr 14, 2018, 1:25 PM CDT for Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Mississippi. It was in force for 9 hr. 6 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 14, 2018, 1:25 PM CDT (18:25 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 10:30 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Hancock County, MS, Harrison County, MS, Jackson County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:24 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 14, 4:16 PM CDTFLOODGulfport, MS1 FOOT OF STANDING WATER AT DEDEAUX ROAD AND THREE RIVER ROAD
Apr 14, 4:30 PM CDTFLASH FLOODLong Beach, MSMANY ROADS IN LONG BEACH BEGINNING TO FLOOD. BEATLINE RD ALMOST IMPASSABLE. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
Apr 14, 4:55 PM CDTFLASH FLOODLong Beach, MSRAINFALL MEASURED AROUND 4.5 INCHES FROM 2PM TO 430PM. FIRE CHIEF REPORTED ROAD CLOSURES DUE FLOOD WATERS AT NORTH ISLAND VIEW NORTH OF HIGHWAY 90 AND DAUGHTER ROAD AND BEATLINE ROAD.
Apr 14, 6:39 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 Ene Pass Christian, MSPASS CHRISTIAN CITY ROAD CLOSURE FROM MENGE AVE AT THE RAILROAD TRACKS TO JONES ROAD DUE TO HIGH WATER.
Apr 14, 6:41 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD2 Ne Lyman, MSWATER RESCUES UNDERWAY AT OLD HWY 49 AND JIM LEE RD NEAR THE LITTLE BILOXI RIVER.
Apr 14, 7:30 PM CDTFLASH FLOODLyman, MSNUMEROUS ROADS FLOODED BETWEEN SAUCIER AND LYMAN WITH MULTIPLE ROADS UNDERMINED OR EVEN WASHED OUT.

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 6 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 35 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 nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 67 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2018-04-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1802 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2018-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1802 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-36 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
534 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
293 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.6
Supercell composite
12.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

650 
WGUS54 KLIX 141825
FFWLIX
MSC045-047-059-142130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FF.W.0004.180414T1825Z-180414T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
125 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Harrison County in southeastern Mississippi...
  Eastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
  Jackson County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain approaching the warned area. 
  Flash flooding is expected as these thunderstorms move through.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point, Bay St.
  Louis, Waveland, St. Martin, Escatawpa, Diamondhead, Gautier,
  D'iberville, Wade, Saucier, Helena, Hurley, Latimer, Big Point,
  Lyman and Shoreline Park.

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area.

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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3040 8886 3038 8907 3031 8926
      3036 8928 3037 8935 3034 8938 3032 8932
      3025 8942 3018 8946 3018 8947 3065 8936
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$

32
4 follow-up statements
105 
WGUS54 KLIX 142115
FFWLIX
MSC045-047-059-150030-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180415T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
415 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Harrison County in southeastern Mississippi...
  Eastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
  Jackson County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 414 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain across the
  warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. Flash
  flooding is already occurring.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point, Bay St.
  Louis, Waveland, St. Martin, Escatawpa, Diamondhead, Gautier,
  D'iberville, Wade, Saucier, Helena, Hurley, Latimer, Big Point,
  Lyman and Shoreline Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3040 8886 3038 8907 3031 8926
      3036 8928 3037 8935 3034 8938 3032 8932
      3025 8942 3018 8946 3018 8947 3065 8936
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$

32
937 
WGUS74 KLIX 142235
FFSLIX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
535 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

MSC045-142240-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180415T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hancock MS-
535 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR EASTERN HANCOCK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

Heavy rainfall has shifted out of the area.  Light to moderate 
rainfall will continue for the next few hours.  Additional rainfall 
of up to an inch is expected, but the threat of additional 
flash flooding has ended.  Please continue to heed any road closures.

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3041 8899 3040 8886 3038 8907
      3031 8926 3036 8928 3039 8934 3065 8934
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$

MSC047-059-150030-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180415T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Harrison MS-Jackson MS-
535 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
HARRISON AND JACKSON COUNTIES...

At 530 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Pass 
Christian and Long Beach. 6 to 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
flooding is already occurring.  This band of heavy rainfall will 
slowly move east and affect Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and 
Pascagoula through the evening hours. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point, St. Martin,
Escatawpa, Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big Point, Lyman,
Saucier, Helena, Gulf Hills, Hurley, Vancleave, Hickory Hills and
Gulfport Airport.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3041 8899 3040 8886 3038 8907
      3031 8926 3036 8928 3039 8934 3065 8934
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$

32
786 
WGUS74 KLIX 142357
FFSLIX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
657 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

MSC047-059-150030-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180415T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Harrison MS-Jackson MS-
657 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
HARRISON AND JACKSON COUNTIES...

At 649 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding near Old 
Highway 49 and Jim Lee Road along the Little Biloxi. Radar estimated 
up to 7 inches of rain had fallen over parts of Harrison county. The 
heaviest rainfall was over extreme eastern Harrison county and west 
half of Jackson county. This activity will slowly move east this 
evening. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gulfport, 
Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point, St. Martin, 
Escatawpa, Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big Point, Lyman, 
Saucier, Helena, Gulf Hills, Hurley, Vancleave, Hickory Hills and 
Gulfport Airport.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area mainly of Jackson county.

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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3041 8899 3040 8886 3038 8907
      3031 8926 3036 8928 3039 8934 3065 8934
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$
580 
WGUS54 KLIX 150026
FFWLIX
MSC047-059-150330-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180415T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
726 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Harrison County in southeastern Mississippi...
  Jackson County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 720 PM CDT, emergency management reported residual street 
  flooding and road closures due to flood waters across parts of 
  Harrison county. The heaviest rainfall was moving across Jackson 
  county. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Moss Point, St.
  Martin, Escatawpa, Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big Point,
  Lyman, Saucier, Helena, Gulf Hills, Hurley, Vancleave, Hickory
  Hills and Gulfport Airport.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area, especially Jackson county. Residual street flooding 
will exist through 10 pm this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3043 8840 3037 8863 3043 8885 3043 8899
      3042 8901 3041 8899 3040 8886 3038 8907
      3031 8926 3036 8928 3039 8934 3065 8934
      3067 8889 3073 8888 3074 8841

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, 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 this flash flood warning went out at Apr 14, 10:09 AM CDT, 3 hours 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 10:09 AM CDT, 3 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1009 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

.SOUNDING DISCUSSION...
Pretty busy this morning with anticipated squall line coming to
fruition and currently slowing down over the forecast area. The
balloon went 47 miles NE before bursting at 8.2 mb near Noel
Hickman Road near McHenry in Stone County.

Very unstable lapse rates above a weak cap at 2700 feet. Airmass
is saturated modified marine layer below 2700 feet then various
levels of clouds and dry layers to tropopause at 42.7kft. Decent
hodograph with helicities at 347 m2/s2, which is supportive of
tornadoes. Winds SSE-SSW 15-40kt surface to about 8000 ft, then SW
40-95kt aloft. Peak wind 251/94kt found at 44.4kft.

CHAP output on a 349K lifted from 850mb yields a Ricks Index of
117 with 7% severe at a lower LFC. If the LFC is raised to 750
mb, then Ricks Index reaches 160, which is probably closer to
realized at this time. PoP 100%, Prob Severe 50%, Gust 63kt/72mph,
Hail size 1.34", Tor threat EF2 possible. Pcpn 4.81" potential
8.86". 24/RR

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 423 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

..Significant Severe Weather Event Possible Today Including
Possible Strong Tornadoes...

Discussion...Forecast will really focus on the next 18 hours as we
will be impacted by a multi hazard event. However the night was
quiet as expected with the line of convection weakening and slowing
over night off to our northwest. This momentary weakening trend was
expected and the line will likely not look overly imposing at
daybreak but don't let this fool you as we expect convection to
light up again mid morning and impact the region through the day and
into the early evening hours.

The deep mid level closed low over the central Plains will be slow
to push east and into the upper MS Valley by this evening and as
this occurs the trough will begin to pivot taking on a neutral and
eventually a negative tilt. The cold front which is currently slowly
moving into the Lower MS Valley will continue to be slow this
morning but will respond and begin to accelerate across the Lower MS
Valley and into the southeastern CONUS late this afternoon and this
evening. As the trough begins to pivot we expect to see the line of
convection really begin to slow up (possibly pause/stall
momentarily). Additional development may begin ahead of the line and
it is at that point that the severe and heavy rain threat starts to
increase especially the farther west this pause in movement occurs.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will then
develop/redevelop along and ahead of the line late this morning and
as this starts to congeal into a QLCS the overall forward motion
should begin to speed up once again. The line is expected to be in
coastal MS be late afternoon/early evening and should finally push
into AL around 2/3z.

Overall the severe threat is impressive. With the main line expected
to slow down there will be time for the area to heat up and become
quite unstable. MLCAPE of around 2000 J/kg and 0-3km cape of 150
J/kg or greater for much of the northern half of the area is
expected. Showalters will be around -3 while LI's could be around -6
to -7. Mid level lapse rates will be around -6.5 C/km. The dynamics
will be strong with this system. Mid level winds will slowly
increase with 50-60kts nudging in around late morning and through
the afternoon but the impressive feature will be a strengthening LL
jet of 50-60kts right over the CWA. In addition we will be under the
RRQ of the upper jet with very strong diffluence collocated with the
LL jet. The increase in the wind field will also lead to a very
favorable shear environment. Both 0-1 and 0-3km SRH look to be
around 200-350 m2/s2 while 0-6km Bulk shear of 40-50 kts will be in
place. A lot of these features appear to occur around the same time
frame of 15-21/0z especially along and north of the 10/12 corridor
and east of a line from Baton Rouge to Amite county.

We expect the line of convection to begin to redevelop as this LL
jet starts to strengthen late this morning. Additional storms out
ahead of the main line are possible as well. It is the initial
redevelopment of the line and any storms out ahead that pose the
greatest concern. These storms will be in the best shear environment
and capable of producing tornadoes some of which could be strong. We
do expect things to slowly combine into a QLCS as it pushes through
SELA and into coastal MS late this afternoon. As the convection
evolves into a QLCS the straight-line wind threat will become the
dominant concern however there will still be more than sufficient
shear in place for embedded tornadoes. Even if storms don't develop
out ahead of the main line I am quite concerned with the low level
cape combined with the high 0-1 to 0-3 SRH. If the line redevelops
quickly becoming the dominant feature the combination of the LL cape
and high shear values could enhance the risk of seeing tornadoes
within the line.

We remain concerned with the heavy rainfall threat possibly leading
to flash flooding and river flooding. Again we are expecting the
main line to pause as this happens there will be a window for
multiple storms to move over the same area. These storms will have a
very rich moisture environment to work with as PWs could be just
under 2". That combined with the strong LL jet pumping high h85
theta E values and strong diffluence aloft will lead to very
efficient storms. Overall we are still expecting widespread 2-4" of
rain with locally higher amounts possibly exceeding 6". A flash
flood watch is already out and will not make any adjustments to it.

Due to the strengthening LL jet winds will be quite gusty at the
sfc. This is especially so along the coast where strong winds will
come in right off the water. With that we will issue a wind advisory
for all coastal parishes and counties.

All convection should finally exit coastal MS during the evening
hours with much drier and cooler air quickly filtering in. The
trough axis will be east of the area by midday tomorrow and we will
then move under northwest flow for the next 48 hours. This will keep
use cool and dry with temps well below normal Sunday and Monday
morning. Highs Sunday and lows Monday morning could be 15 to almost
20 degrees below normal in some locations. We will begin a slow
moderation Monday night and Tuesday with weak ridging aloft late
Tuesday and Tuesday night. Another weak cold front will approach
Wednesday night as a strong disturbance moves across the central
Plains and into the Upper MS Valley. That said the front will likely
hang up and with pretty much zonal flow aloft we will not see much
if any impact from this. /CAB/

AVIATION...
Strong southerly winds will affect all terminals today with the
strongest winds of 25kt and frequent gusts to 35kt expected at
mainly coastal sites. A line of TSRA, possibly preceded by more
isolated to scattered SHRA and a few TSRA, is expected to impact the
KBTR and KMCB terminals in the 13-18z time frame, and KHDC to
KASD/KMSY/KNEW after 15-16z. Will place TEMPO group for the
potential strong to severe TSRA with timing at all terminals today.
With fropa, winds will shift to NW and rise once again to around
25kt with gusts up to 35kt at KNEW and KMSY. Winds will be around 15-
20kt at remaining sites.

MARINE...
Southerly winds will slowly intensify today from 20 to 25kt up to 25
to 35kt with higher gusts for the open gulf waters. Protected waters
will have southeast winds of 25kt with gusts to gale force as well
before a cold front moves through this evening. Northwest to north
winds behind the front will be just as strong tonight into ealy
Monday. A Small Craft Advisory is currently posted for all waters.
This will be upgraded to a gale warning by 4pm as sustained winds or
frequent gusts of 34kt or better should be achieved through the
remainder of the night. Small craft advisories will then replace the
gale warning areas through the remainder of the day Monday. Severe
thunderstorms will be likely over most of the coastal waters today
starting around noon through midnight. High pressure will quickly
settle into the northern Gulf for the remainder of the week. The
next front could affect the northern gulf by next weekend.

DECISION SUPPORT...

DSS code: Orange.
Deployed: None.
Activation: None.
Activities: Monitoring severe weather and flash flood potential
            River flooding.
            NOHSEP support for French Quarter Festival
            Mississippi Gulf Coast Spring Break.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  72  44  60  37 / 100  50   0   0
BTR  74  44  63  40 / 100  30   0   0
ASD  76  49  63  42 / 100  80   0   0
MSY  78  49  63  47 / 100  70   0   0
GPT  75  51  65  44 /  90  90  10   0
PQL  77  51  65  40 /  90  90  10   0

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for LAZ034>037-039-040-
     046>050-056>072.

     Wind Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for LAZ040-050-058-
     060>064-066>070-072.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM CDT this morning for GMZ536-538-
     550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

     Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday for
     GMZ536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

     Gale Warning until 4 AM CDT Sunday for GMZ536-538-550-552-555-
     557-570-572-575-577.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT Monday for GMZ530-532-534.

MS...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for MSZ068>071-077-
     080>082.

     Wind Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for MSZ080>082.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM CDT this morning for GMZ538-550-
     552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

     Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday for
     GMZ538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

     Gale Warning until 4 AM CDT Sunday for GMZ538-550-552-555-557-
     570-572-575-577.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT Monday for GMZ532-534.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 11:54 AM CDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1154 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-LAZ034>037-
039-040-046>050-056>072-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-150500-
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-
East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-St. Tammany-Iberville-
West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-Assumption-
St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-
Upper Jefferson-Orleans-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-
Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
1154 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Southeast
Louisiana...South Mississippi and the adjacent coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There are many weather related hazards expected today.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Tonight for the entire
outlook area. Rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts in excess of 6 inches possible through
this evening.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for exposed coastal and lake shore
areas today for gusty winds 25 to 35 mph throughout the day.

A Gale Warning is in effect late this morning through tonight in
the coastal waters for winds in excess of 34 knots and high seas
to 12 to 15 feet.

Tornado watches are in effect for portions of southeast Louisiana
and southern Mississippi mainly to the east of Interstate 55.
The main concerns will be damaging straightline winds 50 to 75 mph
possibly from squalls, moderate to large sized hail, a few
tornadoes and waterspouts that could include intensities EF2 or
greater damage.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Small craft advisories will be in effect for strong northerly
winds and rough seas Sunday.

Flood warnings are in effect for several rivers across southeast
Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Please refer to the latest
flood warnings and statements for the latest information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is requested through this evening. Please
report any severe weather and flooding reports promptly to the
National Weather Service office in Slidell...985 649 0429
extension 4.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 14, 12:33 PM CDT, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
1233 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

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

0740 AM     TSTM WND DMG     CLINTON                 30.86N 91.01W
04/14/2018                   EAST FELICIANA     LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            AROUND A DOZEN TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF CLINTON. A
            FEW RURAL ROADS BLOCKED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR

&&

DMANNING
Special weather statement, Apr 14, 12:33 PM CDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1233 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

MSZ077-080-081-141815-
Harrison MS-Hancock MS-Pearl River MS-
1233 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HARRISON...HANCOCK AND
SOUTHEASTERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES UNTIL 115 PM CDT...

At 1232 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Mcneil to near Pearlington.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead,
Saucier, Kiln, Pearlington, Lyman, Shoreline Park and Gulfport
Airport.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3038 8904 3030 8927 3031 8929 3036 8928
      3037 8935 3034 8938 3034 8934 3032 8932
      3025 8942 3019 8945 3020 8954 3018 8957
      3023 8962 3073 8952 3083 8934 3065 8934
      3065 8925 3068 8924 3067 8898
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 243DEG 31KT 3069 8948 3023 8957

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Local storm report, Apr 14, 12:40 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
1240 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

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

0840 AM     TSTM WND DMG     5 N AMITE               30.81N 90.51W
04/14/2018                   TANGIPAHOA         LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EM ESTIMATED OVER 100 TREES DOWN AROUND ARCOLA ALONG WITH
            MINOR SHINGLE DAMAGE. POSSIBLE TORNADO.

&&

DMANNING
Special weather statement, Apr 14, 1:05 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
105 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

LAZ067>070-141930-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower Jefferson-Lower St. Bernard-Lower Lafourche-
105 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EASTERN ST. BERNARD...
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND CENTRAL PLAQUEMINES PARISHES...

At 103 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Lake Catherine to 7
miles east of Port Fourchon. Movement was east at 5 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Port Sulphur, Boothville-venice, Boothville, Empire, Buras,
Buras-triumph, Venice, Boothville Asos and Grand Isle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 2934 8982 2909 9022 2910 9021 2935 8987
      2936 8989 2940 9003 2940 8999 2937 8979
      3008 8948 3004 8939 3005 8939 2976 8927
      2939 8956 2939 8952 2927 8916 2906 8930
      2915 8927 2895 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 276DEG 5KT 3003 8951 2915 9006
Special weather statement, Apr 14, 1:07 PM CDT, 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
107 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

MSZ080-081-141900-
Harrison MS-Hancock MS-
107 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HARRISON AND SOUTHEASTERN HANCOCK
COUNTIES UNTIL 200 PM CDT...

At 106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near McHenry to 8 miles southeast of
Pearlington. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead,
Saucier, Lyman, Shoreline Park, Latimer and Gulfport Airport.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 700 PM CDT
for southern and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3042 8894 3042 8901 3041 8895 3039 8896
      3038 8907 3030 8927 3031 8929 3036 8928
      3037 8935 3034 8938 3034 8934 3031 8933
      3025 8942 3018 8945 3018 8952 3068 8924
      3067 8889 3053 8888
TIME...MOT...LOC 1806Z 237DEG 27KT 3073 8919 3014 8952

32
Local storm report, Apr 14, 1:22 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
122 PM CDT SAT APR 14 2018

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

0700 AM     TSTM WND DMG     WAKEFIELD               30.89N 91.35W
04/14/2018                   WEST FELICIANA     LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            A COUPLE LARGE TREES DOWN NEAR HWY 421 IN WAKEFIELD. TIME
            ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

&&

DMANNING

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 4:24 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLIX12 hr
Apr 14, 6:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWilkinson27 min
Apr 14, 6:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXWilkinson54 min
Apr 14, 6:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAmite, Wilkinson62 min
Apr 14, 7:13 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXAmite, Wilkinson47 min
Apr 14, 7:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAmite, Pike61 min
Apr 14, 8:22 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXAmite, Pike, Walthall38 min
Apr 14, 8:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPike, Walthall45 min
Apr 14, 8:55 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXWalthall35 min
Apr 14, 9:01 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXWalthall29 min
Apr 14, 9:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPearl River, Walthall45 min
Apr 14, 9:51 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAmite, Pike, Walthall3 hr
Apr 14, 10:14 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXHancock, Pearl River, Walthall3 hr
Apr 14, 10:21 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHancock, Pearl River84 min
Apr 14, 11:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXHancock, Pearl River22 min
Apr 14, 11:39 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXPearl River22 min
Apr 14, 12:11 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXHancock, Pearl River3 hr
Apr 14, 12:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHancock, Harrison42 min
Apr 14, 1:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison53 min
Apr 14, 1:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison55 min
Apr 14, 2:06 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXHarrison11 min
Apr 14, 2:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison63 min
Apr 14, 3:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJackson62 min
Apr 14, 4:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison59 min
Apr 14, 5:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJackson67 min
Apr 14, 6:16 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXJackson29 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.