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Flash Flood Warning 28, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 11, 2021Amite County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this flash flood warning at May 11, 2021, 10:31 PM CDT for Amite County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 11, 2021, 10:31 PM CDT (03:31 UTC)
Expired
May 12, 2021, 1:30 AM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Amite County, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 166 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 2021-05-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 52 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, Jackson, MS at 00:00Z on 2021-05-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 132 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
52 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-152 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
798 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
170 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

260 
WGUS54 KLIX 120331
FFWLIX
MSC005-157-120630-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FF.W.0028.210512T0331Z-210512T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1031 PM CDT Tue May 11 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Amite County in southern Mississippi...
  Central Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 130 AM CDT.

* At 1031 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  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 flash flooding include...
  Woodville, Gloster, Smithdale, Fort Adams and Crosby.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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 3108 9156 3114 9153 3124 9137 3135 9088
      3135 9060 3125 9061 3109 9113 3100 9158

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CAB
3 follow-up statements
483 
WGUS74 KLIX 120429
FFSLIX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1129 PM CDT Tue May 11 2021

MSC005-157-120630-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210512T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amite MS-Wilkinson MS-
1129 PM CDT Tue May 11 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT WEDNESDAY 
FOR NORTHERN AMITE AND CENTRAL WILKINSON COUNTIES...

At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain 
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

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 flash flooding include...
  Woodville, Gloster, Smithdale, Fort Adams and Crosby.

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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 3108 9156 3114 9153 3124 9137 3135 9088
      3135 9060 3125 9061 3109 9113 3100 9158

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CAB
738 
WGUS74 KLIX 120539
FFSLIX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1239 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021

MSC005-157-120630-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210512T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amite MS-Wilkinson MS-
1239 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHERN AMITE AND SOUTHEASTERN WILKINSON COUNTIES...

At 1239 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain 
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

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 flash flooding include...
  Woodville, Gloster, Smithdale and Crosby.

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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 3114 9128 3127 9119 3130 9108 3135 9088
      3135 9075 3135 9072 3135 9068 3135 9065
      3135 9064 3135 9063 3135 9060 3125 9061
      3111 9106 3109 9113 3106 9131

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CAB
033 
WGUS74 KLIX 120602
FFSLIX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
102 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021

MSC157-120612-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210512T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wilkinson MS-
102 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILKINSON 
COUNTY...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3130 9108 3135 9088 3135 9060 3125 9061
      3111 9106 3126 9106 3128 9106

$$

MSC005-120630-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210512T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amite MS-
102 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHERN AMITE COUNTY...

At 102 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

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 flash flooding include...
  Gloster, Smithdale and Crosby.

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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 3130 9108 3135 9088 3135 9060 3125 9061
      3111 9106 3126 9106 3128 9106

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CAB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 11, 9:08 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXHarrison4 days
May 11, 9:10 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXHarrison60 hr
May 12, 12:16 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXPike3 hr
May 12, 2:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXHancock24 min
May 12, 3:26 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXHancock, Harrison, Jackson11 min
May 12, 3:37 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXHarrison, Jackson71 min
May 12, 9:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPike, Walthall45 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.