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Flash Flood Warning 51, NWS Memphis, TN

June 8, 20215 counties in Mississippi; Phillips County, Arkansas

NWS Memphis, TN issued this flash flood warning at Jun 8, 2021, 10:58 PM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi; Phillips County, Arkansas. It was in force for 11 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
Jun 8, 2021, 10:58 PM CDT (03:58 UTC)
Expired
Jun 9, 2021, 9:30 AM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Phillips County, AR, Coahoma County, MS, Panola County, MS, Quitman County, MS, Tallahatchie County, MS, Tunica County, MS

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 154 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 98 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2021-06-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 69 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2021-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 89 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
69 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-185 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
917 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

952 
WGUS54 KMEG 090358
FFWMEG
ARC107-MSC027-107-119-135-143-090700-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0051.210609T0358Z-210609T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1058 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Phillips County in eastern Arkansas...
  Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Tallahatchie County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms developing 
  over the warned area. This area has already received between 3 and 
  6 inches of rain over the last 24 hours. Additional rainfall 
  amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area 
  overnight. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Clarksdale, Batesville, Charleston, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West 
  Helena, John W Kyle State Park, White River National Wildlife 
  Refuge, Tutwiler, Marks, Sardis, Lambert, Jonestown, Como, Friars 
  Point, Crenshaw, Crowder, Webb, Sledge and Sumner.

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 3456 9105 3455 8973 3416 8972 3417 8993
      3382 8993 3381 9014 3372 9014 3374 9024
      3369 9028 3373 9031 3377 9019 3381 9018
      3381 9045 3399 9045 3399 9066 3412 9066
      3412 9112 3414 9108 3434 9106 3434 9100

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
3 follow-up statements
226 
WGUS54 KMEG 090645
FFWMEG
ARC107-MSC027-107-119-135-143-091100-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210609T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
145 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Phillips County in eastern Arkansas...
  Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Tallahatchie County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 600 AM CDT.

* At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Clarksdale, Batesville, Charleston, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West 
  Helena, John W Kyle State Park, White River National Wildlife 
  Refuge, Tutwiler, Marks, Sardis, Lambert, Jonestown, Como, Friars 
  Point, Crenshaw, Crowder, Webb, Sledge and Sumner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 9105 3455 8973 3416 8972 3417 8993
      3382 8993 3381 9014 3372 9014 3374 9024
      3369 9028 3373 9031 3377 9019 3381 9018
      3381 9045 3399 9045 3399 9066 3412 9066
      3412 9112 3414 9108 3434 9106 3434 9100

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
135 
WGUS74 KMEG 091036
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
536 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

MSC135-091046-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210609T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tallahatchie MS-
536 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY...

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

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of East Arkansas and North Mississippi.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
a portion of North Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3456 9105 3455 8973 3416 8972 3417 8993
      3416 9014 3412 9014 3409 9023 3410 9059
      3412 9066 3412 9112 3414 9108 3422 9106
      3424 9107 3434 9106 3434 9100 3447 9100
      3447 9103

$$

ARC107-MSC027-107-119-143-091100-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210609T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Phillips AR-Coahoma MS-Panola MS-Quitman MS-Tunica MS-
536 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR PHILLIPS, COAHOMA, PANOLA, QUITMAN AND SOUTHERN TUNICA 
COUNTIES...

At 536 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Clarksdale, Batesville, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, John 
  W Kyle State Park, Marks, Sardis, Lambert, Jonestown, Como, Friars 
  Point, Crenshaw, Crowder, Sledge, Pope, Belen, Darling, Dundee and 
  Kings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 9105 3455 8973 3416 8972 3417 8993
      3416 9014 3412 9014 3409 9023 3410 9059
      3412 9066 3412 9112 3414 9108 3422 9106
      3424 9107 3434 9106 3434 9100 3447 9100
      3447 9103

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
073 
WGUS54 KMEG 091038
FFWMEG
ARC107-MSC027-107-119-143-091430-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210609T1430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
538 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Phillips County in eastern Arkansas...
  Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 538 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 
  1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Soils remain 
  saturated. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Clarksdale, Batesville, Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, John 
  W Kyle State Park, Marks, Sardis, Lambert, Jonestown, Como, Friars 
  Point, Crenshaw, Crowder, Sledge, Pope, Belen, Darling, Dundee and 
  Kings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 9105 3455 8973 3416 8972 3417 8993
      3416 9014 3412 9014 3409 9023 3410 9059
      3412 9066 3412 9112 3414 9108 3422 9106
      3424 9107 3434 9106 3434 9100 3447 9100
      3447 9103

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

PWB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 7:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGChickasaw, Lee, Monroe37 min
Jun 8, 7:12 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCalhoun, Chickasaw, Pontotoc3 hr
Jun 8, 7:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGItawamba, Monroe28 min
Jun 8, 8:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGItawamba30 min
Jun 8, 9:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGDeSoto, Tunica3 hr
Jun 8, 11:00 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCalhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Union, Yalobusha11 hr
Jun 8, 11:05 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGBenton, Marshall, Tate, Tippah3 hr
Jun 9, 1:28 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningMEGCalhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc and 3 more38 min
Jun 9, 1:53 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGDeSoto, Marshall, Tate, Tunica4 hr
Jun 9, 2:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGBenton, Lafayette, Marshall, Tate, Tippah, Union4 hr
Jun 9, 2:06 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCalhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc and 2 more7 hr
Jun 9, 5:00 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGLee21 days
Jun 9, 5:06 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGCalhoun15 hr
Jun 9, 5:11 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningMEGBenton, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola and 2 more99 min
Jun 9, 5:22 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGTate, Tunica44 hr
Jun 9, 5:37 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGCalhoun13 hr
Jun 9, 6:50 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGDeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, Tunica3 hr
Jun 9, 6:56 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGAlcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Union3 hr
Jun 9, 7:44 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGAlcorn, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo2 hr
Jun 9, 8:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGLafayette, Lee, Pontotoc, Union5 hr
Jun 9, 9:21 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCoahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica3 hr
Jun 9, 11:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGLafayette, Marshall3 hr
Jun 9, 11:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGUnion37 min
Jun 9, 11:53 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLee37 min
Jun 9, 12:12 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and 1 more3 hr
Jun 9, 12:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGCalhoun36 min
Jun 9, 1:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGChickasaw33 min
Jun 9, 2:03 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCalhoun, Lafayette, Lee, Pontotoc, Union, Yalobusha3 hr
Jun 9, 2:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGMonroe31 min
Jun 9, 3:04 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGLafayette9 min
Jun 9, 3:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and 1 more3 hr
Jun 9, 3:15 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGLafayette6 hr
Jun 9, 5:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCrittenden2 hr

Nearby

Flash Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 2021Flash Flood Warnings in Arkansas, 2021Every flash flood warning in 2021

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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.