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River Flood Warning 39, NWS Jackson, MS

March 3, 2023Adams County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi; Concordia Parish, Louisiana

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 3, 2023, 11:44 AM CST for Adams County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi; Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Mar 16, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2023, 11:44 AM CST (17:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 16, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 7, 2023, 11:28 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Concordia Parish, LA, Adams County, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

The river

Written for the forecast point Mississippi River at Natchez (NTZM6).

Action stage
38 ft
Minor stage
48 ft
Moderate stage
51 ft
Major stage
57 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07290880, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

183 
WGUS44 KJAN 031744
FLWJAN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1144 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and 
  Wilkinson Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-040545-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230317T0600Z-230323T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230317T0600Z.230320T1200Z.230322T1200Z.NO/
1144 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 17 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 
23...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Friday, March 17 to Thursday, March 23.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 42.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Friday, March 17 to a crest of 48.5 feet Monday, March 20.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm CST)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  42.7  Fri 11 am CS 42.8  42.8  42.9         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

2
8 follow-up statements
764 
WGUS84 KJAN 040207
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
807 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and 
  Wilkinson Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

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

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-041415-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230317T0600Z-230323T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230317T0600Z.230320T1200Z.230322T1200Z.NO/
807 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 17 TO 
THURSDAY, MARCH 23...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Friday, March 17 to Thursday, March 23.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 42.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
    maximum value of 48.5 feet Monday, March 20.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  42.9  Fri 7 pm CST 43.1  42.9  42.9         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$
946 
WGUS84 KJAN 050204
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
804 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and 
  Concordia Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

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

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 815 AM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-051415-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230316T0000Z-230322T0000Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230316T0000Z.230319T1200Z.230321T0600Z.NO/
804 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 TO TUESDAY, 
MARCH 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Wednesday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 21.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 43.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Wednesday, March 15 to a crest of 48.5 feet Sunday, March 19.
    It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, March 21.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.0  Sat 7 pm CST 43.2  43.6  44.2         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

KP
081 
WGUS84 KJAN 051639
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1039 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and 
  Wilkinson Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

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

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued this evening between 800 PM and 
1000 PM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-060445-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230316T0000Z-230322T0000Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230316T0000Z.230319T1200Z.230321T0600Z.NO/
1039 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 TO 
TUESDAY, MARCH 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Wednesday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 21.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 43.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Wednesday, March 15 to a crest of 48.5 feet Sunday, March 19.
    It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, March 21.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm CST)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.1  Sun 10 am CS 43.4  44.0  44.6         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

NF
933 
WGUS84 KJAN 051730
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1130 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and 
  Wilkinson Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

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

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued this evening between 800 PM and 
1000 PM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-060530-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230316T1200Z-230321T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230316T1200Z.230319T0000Z.230320T1200Z.NO/
1130 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 16 TO TUESDAY, 
MARCH 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Thursday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 21.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 43.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Thursday, March 16 to a crest of 48.5 feet Saturday, March
    18. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, March 20.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm CST)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.1  Sun 11 am CS 43.4  44.0  44.5         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

NF
295 
WGUS84 KJAN 060254
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
854 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and 
  Adams Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-061500-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230316T1200Z-230321T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230316T1200Z.230319T0000Z.230320T1200Z.NO/
854 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 16 TO 
TUESDAY, MARCH 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Thursday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 21.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 43.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Friday, March 17 to a crest of 48.5 feet Monday, March 20.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.3  Sun 8 pm CST 43.5  44.1  44.7         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

KP
538 
WGUS84 KJAN 062018
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
218 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and 
  Concordia Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional 
rainfall.

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

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 7 PM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-070830-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230317T0000Z-230322T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230317T0000Z.230319T1200Z.230321T1200Z.NO/
218 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 16 TO WEDNESDAY, 
MARCH 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Thursday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 22.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 43.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Thursday, March 16 to a crest of 48.5 feet Sunday, March 19.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm CST)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.4  Mon 2 pm CST 43.8  44.3  44.8         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

2
468 
WGUS84 KJAN 070151
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
751 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and 
  Concordia Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City, 
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional 
rainfall.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 830 AM CST.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-071400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230317T0000Z-230322T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230317T0000Z.230319T1200Z.230321T1200Z.NO/
751 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 16 TO 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...From Thursday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 22.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 43.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Thursday, March 16 to a crest of 48.5 feet Sunday, March 19.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.5  Mon 6 pm CST 44.0  44.5  44.9         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$
718 
WGUS84 KJAN 071728
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1128 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2023

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and 
  Wilkinson Counties.

LAC029-MSC001-157-071830-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0039.230317T0000Z-230307T1728Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1128 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Mississippi River At Natchez.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 43.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.5
    feet Sunday, March 19.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm CST)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.7  Tue 11 am CS 44.5  45.0  45.3         


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

NP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 3, 6:43 AM CST, 5 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 6:43 AM CST, 5 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
643 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...New AVIATION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 324 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

Today through tonight: A strong shortwave trough is crossing the
lower MS Valley region early this morning with a narrow line of
mostly sub-severe convection having developed ahead of the
associated cold front. A largely capped warm sector per latest
soundings is helping to limit deep convection and the overall
severe threat in spite of very strong wind shear. Out of respect
for the shear will maintain a slight risk for severe storms
through early morning. However, the primary concern, especially
later this morning behind the front, will be the tight pressure
gradient and deep mixing of strong low level winds. A high wind
warning has been issued for portions of the upper Delta region for
the 6 am to noon time frame in anticipation of peak downward
transport of wind associated with a 50 to 70 kt low level jet.
Otherwise, a wind advisory continues until 6 pm for the entire
area. Expect wind to diminish quickly for tonight with a much
cooler airmass allowing temperatures to dip well into the 40s.
/EC/

Saturday through Next Week: After a week filled with being under
multiple severe weather threats, the region will get a break from
rain and storms this weekend. This break won't last long though
thanks to a series of frontal boundaries. Surface high pressure
will build in just north of the state late Friday night bringing
dry weather through the weekend with highs ranging from the mid
60s to low 80s. By early Monday morning, a warm front just off the
MS/LA coast will lift north to about the HWY 84 corridor. Not
only will this warm front bring the possibility of some light
rain, but with the increased southerly flow, temperatures will be
fairly warm Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to the
mid 80s. Light rain will be possible Monday afternoon along/
southeast of a line stretching from the Golden Triangle to just
east of Natchez. The warm front will wash out by Monday afternoon
however, and then a cold front will approach from the west with an
increase in rain chances Tuesday through Friday.

While this looks to be a weak frontal boundary, it is expected to
stall across the I-20 corridor Tuesday and Wednesday increasing rain
and storm chances for much of the region. The front will be east of
the region by Friday afternoon however before its final departure,
the front will lift north Thursday afternoon creating widespread
rainfall Thursday through Friday morning. Post frontal boundary, low
temperatures for Thursday and Friday nights will drop into the
30s. /JNE/

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

Strong gradient winds and TSRA will be primary concerns in
addition to reduced ceilings today, but expect the TSRA threat to
end prior to 18z while the wind diminishes later today as the
strong low exits the area. /EC/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       74  46  71  48 /  70   0   0   0
Meridian      77  46  72  48 /  60   0   0   0
Vicksburg     73  46  71  48 /  70   0   0   0
Hattiesburg   78  48  76  50 /  40   0   0   0
Natchez       73  46  72  50 /  50   0   0   0
Greenville    70  45  66  47 /  90   0   0   0
Greenwood     71  46  67  48 /  90   0   0   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for MSZ028>033-037>039-
     043>066-072>074.

     High Wind Warning until noon CST today for MSZ018-019-025>027-
     034>036-040>042.

     Wind Advisory from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening for
     MSZ018-019-025>027-034>036-040>042.

LA...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for LAZ007-015-016-
     023>026.

     High Wind Warning until noon CST today for LAZ008-009.

     Wind Advisory from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening for
     LAZ008-009.

AR...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for ARZ074.

     High Wind Warning until noon CST today for ARZ075.

     Wind Advisory from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening for
     ARZ075.

&&

EC/JNE/EC
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 5:17 AM CST, 6 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
517 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

ARZ074-LAZ007-008-015-016-023>026-MSZ028>033-036>039-042>066-
041130-
Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
517 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some
thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph perhaps a
tornado.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today.

ARZ075-LAZ009-MSZ018-019-025>027-034-035-040-041-041130-
Chicot-East Carroll-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-
Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-
517 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today

Today, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some
thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and perhaps a
tornado.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, scattered downed trees and power lines are likely due to
sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts greater than
50 mph. Travel could be very difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today.

MSZ072>074-041130-
Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
517 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some
thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today.

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 3, 10:46 AM CST, 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1046 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0958 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WSW COLUMBUS          33.50N 88.42W
03/03/2023                   LOWNDES            MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN COLUMBUS,
            AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS WERE BLOWN DOWN AT
            SEVERAL INTERSECTIONS.

&&

NF
Local storm report, Mar 3, 10:49 AM CST, 55 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1049 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0854 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 NNW VAUGHAN           32.84N 90.07W
03/03/2023                   YAZOO              MS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ALONG WILDWOOD ROAD
            BETWEEN BENNET ROAD AND BUTLER ROAD
            NORTHWEST OF VAUGHAN.

&&

NF
Local storm report, Mar 3, 10:53 AM CST, 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1053 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0923 AM     TSTM WND DMG     STARKVILLE              33.45N 88.82W
03/03/2023                   OKTIBBEHA          MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            *** 1 INJ ***
            CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM
            STARKVILLE. SEVERAL TREES AND POWER POLES
            WERE BLOWN DOWN IN STARKVILLE OVER A 15
            MINUTE PERIOD DUE TO STRONG GRADIENT WINDS
            BEFORE A LINE OF SHOWERS CAME THROUGH, AND
            WITH THE LINE OF SHOWERS. A TREE FELL ONTO A
            HOUSE AND INJURED ONE OCCUPANT. TWO VEHICLES
            WERE DAMAGED BY FALLEN TREES.

&&

NF
Local storm report, Mar 3, 10:54 AM CST, 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1054 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0935 AM     TSTM WND DMG     WEST POINT              33.61N 88.64W
03/03/2023                   CLAY               MS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM
            WEST POINT. A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN
            WEST POINT INCLUDING A FEW WHICH FELL ONTO
            HOUSES.

&&

NF
Local storm report, Mar 3, 10:59 AM CST, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1059 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1003 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CALEDONIA               33.68N 88.33W
03/03/2023                   LOWNDES            MS   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING OF WIND DAMAGE SIMILAR TO
            1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN OR SHINGLES BLOWN
            OFF.

&&

NF
Local storm report, Mar 3, 11:00 AM CST, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
1100 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1035 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 SSE TOUGALOO          32.37N 90.15W
03/03/2023                   HINDS              MS   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING OF WIND DAMAGE SIMILAR TO
            1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN OR SHINGLES BLOWN
            OFF.

&&

NF

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:23 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningJANBolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena and 5 more9 hr
Mar 3, 3:23 AM CSTWind AdvisoryJANBolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena and 5 more15 hr
Mar 3, 5:22 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWashington23 min
Mar 3, 5:56 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANIssaquena, Sharkey34 min
Mar 3, 5:59 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANWashington31 min
Mar 3, 7:47 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison28 min
Mar 3, 8:26 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Choctaw, Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Rankin and 3 more54 min
Mar 3, 8:46 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANChoctaw, Webster29 min
Mar 3, 9:17 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANClay, Oktibbeha, Winston28 min
Mar 3, 9:19 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJANNeshoba26 min
Mar 3, 10:01 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANKemper, Lowndes, Noxubee44 min

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 2023River Flood Warnings in Louisiana, 2023Every river flood warning in 2023

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.