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Flash Flood Watch 4, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this flash flood watch at Feb 11, 2020, 3:34 AM CST for 30 counties in Mississippi; 5 parishes in Louisiana; Ashley County, Chicot County, Arkansas. It took effect at Feb 11, 2020, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 35 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2020, 3:34 AM CST (09:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 11, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2020, 4:53 AM CST
- In force
- 35 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
All 37 counties
Ashley County, AR, Chicot County, AR, East Carroll Parish, LA, Madison Parish, LA, Morehouse Parish, LA, Richland Parish, LA, West Carroll Parish, LA, Attala County, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Carroll County, MS, Choctaw County, MS, Clay County, MS, Grenada County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Holmes County, MS, Humphreys County, MS, Issaquena County, MS, Kemper County, MS, Lauderdale County, MS, Leake County, MS, Leflore County, MS, Lowndes County, MS, Madison County, MS, Montgomery County, MS, Neshoba County, MS, Newton County, MS, Noxubee County, MS, Oktibbeha County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Scott County, MS, Sharkey County, MS, Sunflower County, MS, Warren County, MS, Washington County, MS, Webster County, MS, Winston County, MS, Yazoo County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood watch 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 watch went out at Feb 10, 5:55 PM CST, 9 hours 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 10, 5:55 PM CST, 9 hours 39 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 10, 4:32 PM CST, 11 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-MSZ019-025>039-041-112245- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Sunflower- Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw- Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee- Sharkey- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Isolated strong severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Widespread flash flooding is likely through tonight and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Moderate to major river flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. MSZ018-112245- Bolivar- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Widespread flash flooding is likely through tonight and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Moderate to major river flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 Wednesday through Wednesday night. LAZ015-MSZ040-042-112245- Richland-Issaquena-Yazoo- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Widespread flash flooding is likely through tonight and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Moderate to major river flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. LAZ016-023-025-MSZ043>045-047>051-053-054-112245- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Warren- Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Claiborne-Copiah- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Areas of flash flooding are likely through tonight and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Moderate to major river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. MSZ046-052-056-112245- Kemper-Lauderdale-Smith- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Isolated strong severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Areas of flash flooding are likely through tonight and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Moderate to major river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. LAZ024-026-MSZ055-059>061-112245- Catahoula-Concordia-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. MSZ057-058-062>065-112245- Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Isolated strong severe thunderstorms are possible through early this evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and small hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 through tonight and Wednesday through Wednesday night. MSZ066-072-073-112245- Jones-Marion-Lamar- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight Localized flash flooding is possible through tonight, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 Wednesday through Wednesday night. MSZ074-112245- Forrest- 432 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday Severe thunderstorms and additional heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will affect most of the forecast area Wednesday through Wednesday night. Moderate to major river flooding is also expected to continue across the area as a result of recent and additional rounds of rainfall. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 Wednesday through Wednesday night. NF && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible. Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. *FLOODING* Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely. Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely. Limited...Localized flash flooding is 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 8:49 PM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Yazoo | 56 min |
| Feb 10, 11:13 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Montgomery, Oktibbeha and 1 more | 5 hr |
| Feb 10, 11:37 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey | 53 min |
| Feb 11, 2:05 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Hinds, Holmes, Issaquena, Leake, Madison and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 11, 2:11 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Noxubee, Winston | 6 hr |
| Feb 11, 9:41 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clay, Lowndes | 5 days |
Nearby
Flash Flood Watches in Mississippi, 2020Flash Flood Watches in Louisiana, 2020Flash Flood Watches in Arkansas, 2020Every flash flood watch in 2020
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.