Flash Flood Warning 45, NWS Jackson, MS

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WGUS74 KJAN 241346
FFSJAN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
846 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

MSC101-123-241615-
/O.CON.KJAN.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-220824T1615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Newton MS-Scott MS-
846 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING FOR SCOTT AND NEWTON COUNTIES...

At 846 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Forest, Morton, Newton, Prospect, Harperville, Lawrence, Decatur, 
  Conehatta, Steele, Hillsboro, Roberts, Stratton, Homewood, 
  Garlandville, Pulaski, Little Rock, Forkville, Branch, Duffee and 
  Ludlow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3236 8973 3259 8978 3263 8973 3258 8973
      3258 8891 3222 8892 3222 8973

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

EC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
428 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

...FLOODING THREAT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.DISCUSSION...

Today and Tonight:

The wet weather continues across our forecast area through tonight
as a low pressure system over northern LA/southern AR lifts warm,
very moist air over a frontal boundary stalled along the Gulf Coast
region. Analyzed PWAT values of 2.0-2.25 inches are indicative of
the air mass south of the surface front, but enhanced southerly flow
in the 925-850mb layer low-level jet (25-30 kts) on the east side of
the low are driving warm advection and strong moisture advection in
the lower levels. This is accompanied by somewhat diffluent flow in
the upper-levels of the atmosphere focused over eastern MS. Over the
last several hours, this has resulted in an axis of heavy rainfall
where moisture convergence and lift are maximized - from around the
Tchula/Lexington area in Holmes County, MS and east-southeast toward
Lauderdale and Kemper Counties and the MS-AL state line. MRMS
rainfall estimates of 3 to 5 inches around Carthage to Kosciusko to
Philadelphia over the last 3 to 4 hours highlight the immediate
areas of concern for flash flooding.

As shower and thunderstorm coverage increases through the morning
hours, the threat for flash flooding will expand across much of the
area. The previously mentioned axis of heavy rain is in addition to
widespread multi-day accumulations over 2 to 4 inches in our
forecast area, and any heavy rainfall could quickly lead to flash
flooding. The area with "Significant' risk for flash flooding has
been expanded across to cover most of northeast Louisiana and most
of central Mississippi (roughly 50 to 60 miles on either side of the
Interstate 20 corridor). This has been updated in our Hazardous
Weather Outlook text and graphics through tonight. In addition, the
ongoing Flood Watch has been expanded to cover most of the forecast
area, where even isolated heavy rainfall could lead to flash
flooding through this evening. Ponding or flowing water can wash
away roadbeds; do not drive across flooded roads if you are unsure
of the depth of the water. Remember, turn around don't drown.

Temperatures will be moderated by increased cloud cover and the
areas of ongoing rain into this evening. Some locations may stay
in the 70s throughout the day. /NF/

Thursday through Tuesday night...

By Thursday, the remnants of a low pressure system that provided an
ample amount of precipitation will begin to dissipate over the
region. However, rain chances are expected to remain numerous to
widespread on Thursday due to lingering deep moisture. Luckily,
precipitation chances are expected to slightly decrease over the
area after Thursday. Increasing heights should initiate a change in
pattern towards the end of the work week into the weekend, leading
to lower precip chances and increasing temperatures. A subtle ridge
will begin to build back into the region by Saturday, promoting a
more typical, diurnal convection pattern. A decrease in PWATs along
and north of the I-20 corridor will leave convection scattered in
nature while areas south of the corridor may experience scattered to
numerous convection through the weekend.

By Monday, higher rain chances will begin to creep back in due to
the influence of a weak low in the Gulf of Mexico that may creep
north to the Mississippi coast. This should bring ample moisture
back into the region, with global guidance estimating PWATS > 2
inches. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible
through mid-week. A mid-level ridge will also continue to amplify
over the area, allowing for increasing temperatures and more diurnal
convection. High temperatures will top out in the upper 80s by the
late weekend into next week, while overnight lows will remain in the
lower 70s. /AJ/

&&

.AVIATION...

06Z TAF discussion:

Generally poor flying conditions are expected through 06Z Thursday
across the forecast area. Areas of RA and low stratus will affect
most TAF sites through the period, with a mix of IFR to LIFR
ceilings to start the period lowering through 12Z-15Z today. Some
breaking and lifting of stratus is expected by 18Z, with a mix of
MVFR to VFR ceilings and SHRA prevailing at the TAF sites. Then
after 00Z Thursday, chances for low stratus will again increase at
most sites through the end of the period. /NF/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       77  71  82  70 /  97  79  92  92
Meridian      77  71  84  70 / 100  74  88  88
Vicksburg     80  72  82  71 /  95  71  84  84
Hattiesburg   80  72  83  71 /  96  75  92  92
Natchez       81  72  83  71 /  92  73  89  89
Greenville    79  71  83  71 /  83  52  67  67
Greenwood     79  71  84  70 /  96  60  74  74

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch through late tonight for MSZ018-019-025-027-028-032-
     034>066-072>074.

LA...Flood Watch through late tonight for LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.

AR...Flood Watch through late tonight for ARZ074-075.

&&

NF/AJ

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

ARZ074-075-LAZ026-MSZ027-032>039-060>066-072>074-250930-
Ashley-Chicot-Concordia-Carroll-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central
Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and south central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Areas of flash flooding are likely today into this evening due to
heavy downpours, 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)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

MSZ018-019-025-026-028>031-250930-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of and north
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Flash flooding is possible with heavy downpours today into this
evening, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ040>059-250930-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Widespread flash flooding is likely today into this evening due
to ongoing rounds of heavy rainfall, and significant flooding is
possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some
structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Minor to
moderate river flooding will also be likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

NF

&&

...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.

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