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River Flood Warning 174, NWS Jackson, MS

June 8, 2020Yazoo County, Mississippi

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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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.

&&

TW
Local storm report, Jun 8, 8:04 AM CDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 7:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNewton44 min
Jun 7, 8:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANScott52 min
Jun 7, 8:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANLawrence4 days
Jun 7, 8:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANMarion5 days
Jun 7, 8:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANAttala, Holmes21 days
Jun 7, 8:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake56 min
Jun 8, 2:47 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANHinds, Madison, Rankin3 hr
Jun 8, 9:22 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANMadison, Yazoo21 days
Jun 8, 9:28 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANCarroll, Leflore50 hr
Jun 8, 11:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClarke23 hr
Jun 8, 1:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANGrenada12 min
Jun 8, 1:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison15 min
Jun 8, 2:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison56 min
Jun 8, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah, Hinds61 min
Jun 8, 2:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee, Winston38 min
Jun 8, 3:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin64 min
Jun 8, 3:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala48 min
Jun 8, 3:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANOktibbeha26 min
Jun 8, 4:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWebster51 min
Jun 8, 4:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Madison42 min
Jun 8, 4:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANAttala46 min
Jun 8, 5:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw, Webster55 min

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 2020Every river flood warning 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.