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Flash Flood Warning 15, NWS Jackson, MS

January 14, 2020Attala County, Holmes County, Yazoo County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this flash flood warning at Jan 14, 2020, 5:45 AM CST for Attala County, Holmes County, Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was in force for 3 hr. 2 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
Jan 14, 2020, 5:45 AM CST (11:45 UTC)
Expired
Jan 14, 2020, 8:45 AM CST
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Attala County, MS, Holmes County, MS, Yazoo County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:47 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
Jan 14, 6:40 AM CSTFLASH FLOODYazoo City, MSWATER IS COVERING MULTIPLE STREETS IN YAZOO CITY. SOME CARS WERE STALLED IN WATER.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTFLASH FLOOD1 N Yazoo City, MSIN ADDITION TO MANY FLOODED ROADS IN TOWN, A FEW BUILDINGS TOOK ON WATER.

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 2 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 55 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

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 11.8 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, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2020-01-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2020-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 299 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
792 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
299 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
316 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

125 
WGUS54 KJAN 141145
FFWJAN
MSC007-051-163-141445-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FF.W.0015.200114T1145Z-200114T1445Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
545 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Holmes County in central Mississippi...
  Attala County in central Mississippi...
  Northern Yazoo County in central Mississippi...

* Until 845 AM CST.

* At 543 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two to three inches of 
  rain have already fallen, especially over northern Yazoo and 
  western Holmes County. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to 
  begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, 
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other 
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Yazoo City, Kosciusko, Durant, Benton, Franklin, Lexington,
  Goodman, Pickens, Newport, Ebenezer, Bowling Green, Hesterville,
  Brozville, Zama, Howard, Holly Bluff, Mcadams, Possumneck, Smyrna
  and Coxburg.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to three 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3293 8932 3293 8973 3288 8973 3288 8997
      3285 8999 3276 9069 3279 9072 3281 9069
      3281 9074 3284 9076 3292 9066 3292 9045
      3294 9045 3299 9021 3320 9019 3314 8932

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

DC

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 Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jan 14, 5:21 AM CST, 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 14, 5:21 AM CST, 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
521 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

.UPDATE...
Updated for 12Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAF discussion:
LIFR/IFR conditions prevail across the majority of the area due to
a combination of low clouds, fog, and areas of SHRA/TSRA. These
conditions will persist through mid-morning, with some improvement
expected during the day mainly across parts of south and east MS.
Ceiling and visibility conditions in those areas are expected to
deteriorate again tonight into Wednesday morning. Numerous
SHRA/TSRA will spread across Northeast LA and Central MS through
the day, with coverage of precipitation decreasing after sunset.
Ceilings will rise in the wake of the rain, but then gradually
deteriorate again tonight. /DL/

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Through tonight:

Our wet weather pattern continues into today as a quasi-
stationary front gradually lifts back northward as a warm front.
On the warm side of this boundary, an exceptionally moist
environment exists. The observed PW on the 00Z KJAN sounding was a
daily record, and PW is forecast to remain 200-300 percent of
normal across the forecast area today. A midlevel shortwave
swinging across the lower Mississippi Valley has tapped into this
environment to kick off widespread shower and thunderstorm
activity along the front. With Corfidi vectors oriented parallel
to the ongoing convection, it will continue to train across much
of the Delta and areas mainly along and north of I-20 through the
morning hours. Eventually through the day, we expect to see the
area of heavier precip shift southeastward toward the I-20
corridor as a cold pool develops and the shortwave translates
eastward. Localized rainfall amounts over 4 inches are likely, and
given the very saturated soils that exist in these areas, we have
opted to post a Flash Flood Watch. The watch runs through 6Z
tonight, but our greatest concern is for the daytime hours with
highest confidence from the ArkLaMiss Delta through the Golden
Triangle area. Though precip is expected to become lighter into
this evening, we will maintain the watch into the early evening
due to the potential for residual flooding. Scattered light
showers will remain possible overnight, mainly for northern
portions of the forecast area closer to the front.

There also remains a low end severe weather threat through today. We
have already tracked a few SPS-worthy storms which likely produced
some small hail. Weak surface-based instability and weak to moderate
elevated instability will exist across the region with respectable
mid level lapse rates and sufficient deep layer shear for the
development of a few stronger storms. Marginally severe hail will be
the primary concern, but if one of the storms can become rooted at
the surface, a wind damage threat cannot be ruled out. The lack of
forcing and marginal nature of the instability will preclude a more
widespread threat.

Finally, dense fog remains a concern this morning mainly across
south MS and central LA. We will maintain the going Dense Fog
Advisory through 15Z. Redevelopment of dense fog is possible late
tonight into Wednesday morning, and later shifts will continue to
assess the need for any advisories at a later time. /DL/

Midweek through early next week (Wednesday-next Monday):

Wednesday-Thursday: Expect lingering rain showers & some storms as
the stalled warm frontal boundary & isentropic lift continue over
the region. At the start on Wednesday, expect anomalous moist
southwesterly flow, with high PWs (i.e. 1.5-1.75 inches)
advecting into the region. Due to high low-level moisture, some
lingering fog may be possible generally for areas along & south of
the Interstate 20 corridor through mid-morning. This moist
environment will keep rain & storm chances lingering across the
northern half of the region, especially up towards the northward
propagating warm front. Due to recent heavy rains, it won't take
much for any flooding issues, especially where recent saturated
antecedent conditions reside. However, due to lessening low-level
convergence features, most of the best chances to gradually
increase over the Delta & north of Interstate 20 well into the
afternoon & overnight hours. Due to limited convergence until
late & some brief lull in activity, especially along & south of
Interstate 20, flash flooding issues don't look to be as much of a
concern. Due to that, not going to mention in the HWO. However,
this will be something to monitor if we can get some west-east
training, especially over areas with recent saturated antecedent
conditions. As this fast moving clipper system moves through the
northern Plains & Great Lakes, it will continue to drive this
front south through overnight & into Thursday. Due to some
westerly flow aloft, a few stronger storms with some small sub-
severe hail can't be ruled out, but severe weather looks unlikely
at this point. Due to the moist & warm return flow, expect above
normal warmth Wednesday & the overnight hours, with slight
cooldown in highs in the wake of the front Thursday & lows
Thursday night.

Friday-Saturday: As the mid-level ridge remains parked over central-
eastern Gulf of Mexico, expect any brief reprieve in rain chances to
be short lived as warm & moist return flow kicks up again into
Friday. Moisture advection & PWs will be somewhat lower but will
gradually increase Friday afternoon & especially around & after
midnight Saturday. This will all be in advance of a deep synoptic
trough & strong surface low pressure system & associated cold
front. Expect another round of storms early Saturday through
Saturday afternoon. There is potential for some steeper lapse
rates & increased westerly flow, so some stronger organized
convection isn't out of the question. In addition, another round
of above normal warmth is possible at the end of the work week &
start of the weekend on Friday & Saturday.

Late weekend-early next week (Sunday-Monday): Expect a drastic
change in our pattern, with much recent warm & wet conditions out
the door & much more winter norm into next week. Synoptic ridging
will begin to build over the Intermountain West, while large
troughing will build in over areas east of the Rockies. Strong polar
surface high pressure ~1045-1050mb will build southeast out of
Canada on Sunday & into the northern Plains on Monday, leading to
much colder air advecting into most of the eastern half of the
nation, including the ArkLaMiss. Due to much drier air (i.e. PWs
less than a quarter-half inch), expect any rain chances to clear
out just after midnight Sunday. There will also be a drastic
difference in thermal profiles & ambient air temperatures in the
wake. Lows Sunday morning will be closer to normal in the mid-
upper 30s, while highs will be nearly 20 degrees cooler in the
upper 40s to mid/upper 50s Sunday & even cooler lows Sunday night
closer to freezing & highs into Monday. This cold pattern will
linger well into next week, with below normal warmth across the
board. Will have to watch any shortwave trough energy & moisture
advection over top any persistent cold air over our southwest
into early next week. /DC/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       72  64  75  58 /  97  51  25  49
Meridian      74  64  76  58 /  80  51  23  43
Vicksburg     72  64  75  57 / 100  35  32  55
Hattiesburg   77  64  77  62 /  31  23  15  18
Natchez       73  64  75  60 /  74  26  20  38
Greenville    66  62  72  50 /  95  31  58  56
Greenwood     67  63  73  52 / 100  35  58  64

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for MSZ018-019-025>053.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for MSZ054>066-
     072>074.

LA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for LAZ007>009-015-016-
     023-025.

AR...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for ARZ074-075.

&&

DL/DC
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 14, 4:14 AM CST, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ019-025>037-040>042-151015-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-
Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through this evening

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

Flash flooding is expected today, with some roads potentially
closed or flooded and some structures possibly threatened with
inundation. One to four inches of rain are expected, with locally
higher amounts possible, atop already saturated soils. Minor to
moderate river flooding will continue.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Isolated severe storms, capable of producing hail up to quarter
size and a few damaging wind gusts, are possible today.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 today.

MSZ018-151015-
Bolivar-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for Bolivar County.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through this evening

Flash flooding is expected today, with some roads potentially
closed or flooded and some structures possibly threatened with
inundation. One to four inches of rain are expected, with locally
higher amounts possible, atop already saturated soils. Minor to
moderate river flooding will continue.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.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.

LAZ023-025-MSZ038-039-043>048-050-151015-
Franklin LA-Tensas-Winston-Noxubee-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-
Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Scott-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana and central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through this evening

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

FOG
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Through 9 AM

Flash flooding is expected today, with some roads potentially
closed or flooded and some structures possibly threatened with
inundation. One to four inches of rain are expected, with locally
higher amounts possible, atop already saturated soils. Minor to
moderate river flooding will continue.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Patchy dense fog with visibilities of less than a mile and as low
as a quarter mile in some areas are possible through mid-morning.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Isolated severe storms, capable of producing hail up to quarter
size and a few damaging wind gusts, are possible today.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 today.

LAZ024-026-MSZ049-051>053-151015-
Catahoula-Concordia-Rankin-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Louisiana and central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Through this evening

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

FOG
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Through 9 AM

Localized flash flooding is possible today, particularly in low
lying and urban areas. Up to two inches rain are possible atop
already saturated soils. Minor river flooding is possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Patchy dense fog with visibilities of less than a mile and as low
as a quarter mile in some areas are possible through mid-morning.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Isolated severe storms, capable of producing hail up to quarter
size and a few damaging wind gusts, are possible today.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 today.

MSZ054>063-065-151015-
Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-Lawrence-Covington-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central and
south Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Through this evening

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

FOG
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through 9 AM

Areas of dense fog with visibility of one quarter mile or less
are possible through mid-morning.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible today, particularly in low
lying and urban areas. Up to two inches rain are possible atop
already saturated soils. Minor river flooding is possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Isolated severe storms, capable of producing hail up to quarter
size and a few damaging wind gusts, are possible today.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.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 today.

MSZ064-066-151015-
Jefferson Davis-Jones-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for Jefferson Davis and Jones
counties.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FOG
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through 9 AM

Areas of dense fog with visibility of one quarter mile or less
are possible through mid-morning.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible today, particularly in low
lying and urban areas. Up to two inches rain are possible atop
already saturated soils. Minor river flooding is possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.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.

MSZ072>074-151015-
Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
414 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for Marion, Lamar, and Forrest
counties.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FOG
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Through 9 AM

Areas of dense fog with visibility of one quarter mile or less
are possible through mid-morning.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.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.

DL

&&

...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.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Confident in significant flooding.
Significant...Significant flooding possible.
Elevated...Confident in flooding.
Limited...Flooding possible.

*FOG*
Extreme...Widespread fog with visibilities near zero.
Significant...Fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1/4
 mile likely.
Elevated...Fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1/4 mile
 possible.
Limited...Patchy fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1/4
 mile possible.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES...

Current Watches and Warnings...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain

Observed Precipitation Images...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps

River Forecast Center...
   https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
Significant River Flood Outlook...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html
Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml
Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html
Day 1 through 7 QPF...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml
QPF Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 14, 1:09 AM CST, 4 hours 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
109 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

MSZ018-019-140815-
Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
109 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN SUNFLOWER AND BOLIVAR
COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM CST...

At 108 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along the Mississippi River, moving northeast at 35
mph.

Dime size hail will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Cleveland, Ruleville, Shelby, Drew, Rosedale, Parchman, Scott, Mound
Bayou, Renova, Boyle, Benoit, Gunnison, Jersey Point, Deeson, Lamont,
Merigold, Duncan, Beulah, Pace and Alligator.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3412 9066 3399 9066 3399 9053 3383 9045
      3371 9045 3353 9108 3355 9123 3360 9113
      3370 9122 3368 9103 3378 9114 3378 9099
      3385 9107 3393 9101 3397 9109 3396 9097
      3409 9087 3411 9094 3412 9095
TIME...MOT...LOC 0708Z 246DEG 31KT 3382 9099

DL
Special weather statement, Jan 14, 1:10 AM CST, 4 hours 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
110 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

MSZ049-054-055-140815-
Copiah MS-Rankin MS-Simpson MS-
110 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL RANKIN...
NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHEASTERN COPIAH COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM
CST...

At 110 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Gallman, or near Crystal Springs, moving east at 35 mph.

Dime size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Mendenhall, Pinola, Union, Gallman,
Cato, Hopewell, Harrisville, Piney Woods, D'Lo, Georgetown and
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3182 9040 3200 9045 3212 8985 3189 8982
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 256DEG 30KT 3193 9034

DL
Special weather statement, Jan 14, 1:43 AM CST, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
143 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

LAZ009-MSZ040-041-140845-
East Carroll LA-Sharkey MS-Issaquena MS-
143 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL EAST CARROLL PARISH...
NORTHWESTERN ISSAQUENA AND SHARKEY COUNTIES THROUGH 245 AM CST...

At 143 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Transylvania, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Providence, Rolling Fork, Transylvania, Anguilla, Fitler,
Onward, Mayersville and Cary.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 9134 3305 9078 3288 9071 3284 9076
      3282 9076 3281 9069 3279 9072 3276 9069
      3275 9070 3276 9073 3273 9074 3261 9127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0743Z 246DEG 33KT 3270 9126

DL
Special weather statement, Jan 14, 2:03 AM CST, 3 hours 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
203 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

MSZ019-034-035-040-041-140900-
Washington MS-Sharkey MS-Humphreys MS-Sunflower MS-Issaquena MS-
203 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN SUNFLOWER...SOUTHERN
WASHINGTON...NORTH CENTRAL ISSAQUENA...HUMPHREYS AND NORTHERN SHARKEY
COUNTIES THROUGH 300 AM CST...

At 203 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Glen Allan, or 11 miles south of Avon, moving east at 50 mph.

Dime size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hollandale, Belzoni, Inverness, Isola, Darlove, Grace, Panther Burn,
Estill, Nitta Yuma, Delta City, Murphy, Glen Allan and Silver City.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3327 9045 3324 9042 3325 9041 3325 9038
      3324 9037 3327 9037 3328 9038 3328 9036
      3329 9036 3317 9033 3314 9033 3295 9104
      3312 9113 3344 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0803Z 247DEG 42KT 3307 9100

DL
Special weather statement, Jan 14, 3:58 AM CST, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
358 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

MSZ035-036-042-141100-
Humphreys MS-Yazoo MS-Holmes MS-
358 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT HOLMES...NORTH CENTRAL YAZOO AND
SOUTHEASTERN HUMPHREYS COUNTIES THROUGH 500 AM CST...

At 358 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Eden, moving east at 40 mph.

Dime size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Durant, Thornton, Franklin, Lexington, Goodman, Coxburg, Ebenezer,
Howard, Bowling Green, Tolarville, Brozville and Eden.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3323 8982 3313 8979 3311 8982 3310 8982
      3308 8983 3307 8982 3306 8984 3304 8984
      3300 8988 3296 8989 3293 9045 3307 9045
      3325 8987
TIME...MOT...LOC 0958Z 256DEG 35KT 3301 9038

DL
Special weather statement, Jan 14, 5:33 AM CST, 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
533 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

MSZ042-141215-
Yazoo MS-
533 AM CST Tue Jan 14 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL YAZOO COUNTY UNTIL 615
AM CST...

At 533 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Tinsley, or 8 miles west of Yazoo City, moving
east at 40 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Tinsley around 540 AM CST.
  Yazoo City around 545 AM CST.
  Benton around 600 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 9069 3282 9071 3289 9069 3292 9007
      3290 9003 3273 9007 3270 9011 3270 9013
      3269 9014 3276 9069 3279 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 1133Z 267DEG 36KT 3282 9055

DC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 7:01 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningJANJones6 hr
Jan 14, 1:09 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANBolivar66 min
Jan 14, 1:10 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson65 min
Jan 14, 1:43 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena, Sharkey62 min
Jan 14, 2:03 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHumphreys57 min
Jan 14, 3:00 AM CSTFlash Flood WatchJANAttala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clay and 25 more21 hr
Jan 14, 3:44 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey4 hr
Jan 14, 3:58 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANHolmes62 min
Jan 14, 4:20 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANWashington3 hr
Jan 14, 4:40 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Yazoo3 hr
Jan 14, 5:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo42 min
Jan 14, 6:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANNeshoba42 min
Jan 14, 6:35 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWarren40 min
Jan 14, 7:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison47 min
Jan 14, 7:51 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningJANHumphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey6 hr
Jan 14, 9:39 AM CSTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyJANHinds, Madison, Rankin3 hr
Jan 14, 10:00 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANJones5 days
Jan 14, 10:41 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANHinds, Warren3 hr
Jan 14, 11:13 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANSunflower71 hr
Jan 14, 11:13 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANSharkey3 days
Jan 14, 11:28 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANRankin, Scott3 hr
Jan 14, 11:51 AM CSTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatJANClay, Oktibbeha9 hr
Jan 14, 12:25 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson3 hr
Jan 14, 12:45 PM CSTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatJANHinds, Madison, Rankin90 min
Jan 14, 1:01 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANLeake4 days
Jan 14, 2:07 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANLeake6 days
Jan 14, 2:07 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANMadison, Rankin7 days
Jan 14, 2:12 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningJANAttala, Hinds, Holmes, Issaquena, Leake, Madison and 6 more9 hr
Jan 14, 2:16 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANHinds119 min
Jan 14, 4:11 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANAdams3 hr
Jan 14, 4:15 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Jefferson3 hr
Jan 14, 4:37 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningJANClarke4 days

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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.