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River Flood Warning 174, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Jun 8, 2020, 9:28 AM CDT for Yazoo County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jun 8, 2020, 9:42 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2020, 9:28 AM CDT (14:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 8, 2020, 9:42 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 13, 2020, 9:48 AM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Yazoo County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Yazoo River at Yazoo City (YZOM6).
- Action stage
- 28 ft
- Minor stage
- 29 ft
- Moderate stage
- 36 ft
- Major stage
- 43 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river 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 river flood warning went out at Jun 8, 6:46 AM CDT, 2 hours 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 8, 6:46 AM CDT, 2 hours 42 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 8, 3:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-090845- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 Tuesday night. MSZ018-019-025-027-034>036-040>042-090845- Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes- Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and tornadoes possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 Tuesday night and today through tonight. MSZ026-028-029-032-037-038-044>046-051-052-090845- Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Choctaw-Attala-Winston-Leake-Neshoba- Kemper-Newton-Lauderdale- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and tornadoes possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 Tuesday night and today through tonight. MSZ030-031-033-039-090845- Clay-Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Noxubee- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and tornadoes possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. MSZ043-047>049-054>056-062>065-072>074-090845- Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Lincoln- Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, southeast Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and tornadoes possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. River flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 Tuesday night and today through tonight. MSZ050-057-058-066-090845- Scott-Jasper-Clarke-Jones- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and tornadoes possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. River flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 today through tonight. MSZ053-059>061-090845- Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS- 341 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Today through tonight, widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. River flooding will also be likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerous heat with heat index values between 100 and 105 are possible for portions of the Mississippi Delta and southeastern Mississippi on Tuesday. (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 Tuesday night. 21 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *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. *NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS* Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts greater than 50 mph. Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected. *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. ...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 Tropical page... https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=jan National Hurricane Center Home Page... https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 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 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 ...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/
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 8, 6:10 AM CDT, 3 hours 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
610 AM CDT MON JUN 8 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0225 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 S RAYMOND 32.20N 90.41W
06/08/2020 HINDS MS BROADCAST MEDIA
TREE DOWN ACROSS PALESTINE RD.
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TWLocal storm report, Jun 8, 8:04 AM CDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 7:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Newton | 44 min |
| Jun 7, 8:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 52 min |
| Jun 7, 8:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Lawrence | 4 days |
| Jun 7, 8:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Marion | 5 days |
| Jun 7, 8:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 21 days |
| Jun 7, 8:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 56 min |
| Jun 8, 2:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 9:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 21 days |
| Jun 8, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Leflore | 50 hr |
| Jun 8, 11:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke | 23 hr |
| Jun 8, 1:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Grenada | 12 min |
| Jun 8, 1:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 15 min |
| Jun 8, 2:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 56 min |
| Jun 8, 2:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah, Hinds | 61 min |
| Jun 8, 2:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Noxubee, Winston | 38 min |
| Jun 8, 3:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Rankin | 64 min |
| Jun 8, 3:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 48 min |
| Jun 8, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Oktibbeha | 26 min |
| Jun 8, 4:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Webster | 51 min |
| Jun 8, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison | 42 min |
| Jun 8, 4:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Attala | 46 min |
| Jun 8, 5:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Choctaw, Webster | 55 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.