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Flash Flood Warning 62, NWS Memphis, TN

June 10, 20216 counties in Mississippi; Phillips County, Arkansas

NWS Memphis, TN issued this flash flood warning at Jun 10, 2021, 3:26 AM CDT for 6 counties in Mississippi; Phillips County, Arkansas. It was in force for 5 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 10, 2021, 3:26 AM CDT (08:26 UTC)
Expired
Jun 10, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Phillips County, AR, Coahoma County, MS, Lafayette County, MS, Panola County, MS, Quitman County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 10, 6:00 AM CDTFLASH FLOODSledge, MSAT LEAST 2 HOMES WERE FLOODED IN SLEDGE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 250 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 2021-06-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1036 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 2021-06-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 153 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1036 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-69 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
985 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
234 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
4.0

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The text

As transmitted.

062 
WGUS54 KMEG 100826
FFWMEG
ARC107-MSC027-071-107-119-137-143-101115-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0062.210610T0826Z-210610T1115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
326 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Phillips County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northeastern Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Central Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Western Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 615 AM CDT.

* At 326 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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, Senatobia, Batesville, St Francis National Park, 
  Helena-West Helena, John W Kyle State Park, Marks, Sardis, 
  Jonestown, Como, Friars Point, Tunica, Crenshaw, Sledge, Lexa, 
  Darling, Pleasant Grove, Curtis Station, Dubbs and Little Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3460 9084 3464 9058 3470 9056 3464 9055
      3463 9052 3469 9046 3473 9057 3476 9052
      3473 9052 3473 9047 3478 9047 3481 9042
      3472 9020 3474 9011 3424 8958 3419 8972
      3416 8972 3416 8986 3430 9003 3418 9051

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
4 follow-up statements
924 
WGUS74 KMEG 101006
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
506 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

ARC107-101016-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Phillips AR-
506 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN PHILLIPS 
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 700 PM CDT Thursday for 
portions of East Arkansas and North Mississippi.

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

LAT...LON 3463 9036 3472 9020 3474 9011 3424 8958
      3419 8972 3416 8972 3416 8986 3430 9003
      3418 9051 3436 9064

$$

MSC027-071-107-119-137-143-101115-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coahoma MS-Lafayette MS-Panola MS-Quitman MS-Tate MS-Tunica MS-
506 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COAHOMA, SOUTHWESTERN LAFAYETTE, PANOLA, 
CENTRAL QUITMAN, WESTERN TATE AND SOUTHEASTERN TUNICA COUNTIES...

At 506 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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, Senatobia, Batesville, John W Kyle State Park, Marks, 
  Sardis, Jonestown, Como, Friars Point, Crenshaw, Sledge, Pleasant 
  Grove, Curtis Station, Darling, Strayhorn, Belen, Little Texas, 
  Dubbs, Arkabutla and Dundee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3463 9036 3472 9020 3474 9011 3424 8958
      3419 8972 3416 8972 3416 8986 3430 9003
      3418 9051 3436 9064

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
930 
WGUS54 KMEG 101049
FFWMEG
MSC027-071-107-119-137-143-101230-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
549 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Central Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Western Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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, Senatobia, Batesville, John W Kyle State Park, Marks, 
  Sardis, Jonestown, Como, Friars Point, Crenshaw, Sledge, Pleasant 
  Grove, Curtis Station, Darling, Strayhorn, Belen, Little Texas, 
  Dubbs, Arkabutla and Dundee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3463 9036 3472 9020 3474 9011 3424 8958
      3419 8972 3416 8972 3416 8986 3430 9003
      3418 9051 3436 9064

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
031 
WGUS54 KMEG 101219
FFWMEG
MSC027-071-107-119-137-143-101330-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
719 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Panola County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Central Quitman County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 830 AM CDT.

* At 719 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  possible in the warned area, mainly west of Interstate 55. 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, Marks, Sardis, Jonestown, Como, Friars 
  Point, Crenshaw, Sledge, Curtis Station, Pleasant Grove, Darling, 
  Strayhorn, Belen, Little Texas, Dubbs, Dundee, Springdale, 
  Courtland and Coahoma.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3463 9036 3472 9020 3424 8958 3419 8972
      3416 8972 3416 8986 3430 9003 3418 9051
      3436 9064

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
223 
WGUS74 KMEG 101240
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
740 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

MSC071-137-101250-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lafayette MS-Tate MS-
740 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHWESTERN LAFAYETTE AND 
SOUTHWESTERN TATE COUNTIES...

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

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

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

LAT...LON 3458 9036 3458 9022 3455 9020 3455 9014
      3449 8990 3432 8972 3420 8972 3416 8986
      3430 9003 3418 9051 3436 9064

$$

MSC027-107-119-143-101330-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210610T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coahoma MS-Panola MS-Quitman MS-Tunica MS-
740 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COAHOMA, PANOLA, CENTRAL QUITMAN AND 
SOUTHEASTERN TUNICA COUNTIES...

At 740 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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, Marks, Sardis, Jonestown, Friars Point, 
  Crenshaw, Sledge, Curtis Station, Darling, Pleasant Grove, Belen, 
  Dubbs, Courtland, Coahoma, Lyon, Lula, Falcon, Locke Station and 
  Ballentine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3458 9036 3458 9022 3455 9020 3455 9014
      3449 8990 3432 8972 3420 8972 3416 8986
      3430 9003 3418 9051 3436 9064

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 10, 1:15 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha55 min
Jun 10, 1:36 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCalhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Yalobusha3 hr
Jun 10, 2:10 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha7 hr
Jun 10, 2:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Tate and 1 more29 min
Jun 10, 3:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCalhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Tate43 min
Jun 10, 4:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGQuitman24 min
Jun 10, 4:33 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCalhoun, Lafayette, Panola, Pontotoc55 min
Jun 10, 4:33 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGTallahatchie12 days
Jun 10, 4:36 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCalhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Yalobusha3 hr
Jun 10, 4:39 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma2 hr
Jun 10, 5:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGTallahatchie36 min
Jun 10, 7:03 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMEGItawamba12 hr
Jun 10, 7:21 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMEGCoahoma54 min
Jun 10, 8:24 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman4 hr
Jun 10, 8:47 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatMEGPanola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha3 hr
Jun 10, 11:44 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatMEGCoahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha11 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.