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Flash Flood Warning 62, NWS Memphis, TN
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
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 6:00 AM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Sledge, MS | AT 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1:15 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 55 min |
| Jun 10, 1:36 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 2:10 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 7 hr |
| Jun 10, 2:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Tate and 1 more | 29 min |
| Jun 10, 3:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Tate | 43 min |
| Jun 10, 4:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Quitman | 24 min |
| Jun 10, 4:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Panola, Pontotoc | 55 min |
| Jun 10, 4:33 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Tallahatchie | 12 days |
| Jun 10, 4:36 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 4:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma | 2 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tallahatchie | 36 min |
| Jun 10, 7:03 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Itawamba | 12 hr |
| Jun 10, 7:21 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma | 54 min |
| Jun 10, 8:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 11:44 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 11 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.