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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Jan 24, 2023, 11:27 AM CST for Lawrence County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jan 25, 2023, 11:23 AM CST. It was in force for 31 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2023, 11:27 AM CST (17:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 25, 2023, 11:23 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2023, 8:27 AM CST
- In force
- 31 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lawrence County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Pearl River near Monticello (MTCM6). The gauge peaked at 27.10 ft at Feb 18, 2023, 5:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 21 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 33 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02488500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
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 Jan 24, 11:18 AM CST, 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 24, 11:18 AM CST, 9 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 24, 2:39 AM CST, 8 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023-MSZ034>038-040>043-047-250845- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston- Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, a couple inches of rain in a short amount of time will make localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 is not expected through next Sunday. MSZ018-019-025>033-250845- Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay- Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 is not expected through next Sunday. LAZ025-MSZ039-044>046-048>052-056-057-250845- Tensas-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton- Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, a couple inches of rain in a short amount of time will make localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. LAZ024-026-MSZ053>055-059>062-250845- Catahoula-Concordia-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams- Franklin MS-Lincoln- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, two to three inches of rain in a short amount of time will make areas of flash flooding likely 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/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. MSZ063-064-072-250845- Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Marion- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, two to three inches of rain in a short amount of time will make areas of flash flooding likely 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/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. MSZ058-065-066-073-250845- Clarke-Covington-Jones-Lamar- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, a couple inches of rain in a short amount of time will make localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. MSZ074-250845- Forrest- 239 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today through Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today through Tonight Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today through tonight, a couple inches of rain in a short amount of time will make localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Today through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday 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 through tonight. 0 && ...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. *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. *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. ...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 FLOODING ISSUES... Current Watches and Warnings... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain Observed Precipitation Images... https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps River Forecast Center... https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/ Significant River Flood Outlook... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml Excessive Rainfall Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html Day 1 through 7 QPF... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml QPF Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html ...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/
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 11:27 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Copiah, Simpson | 3 days |
| Jan 24, 1:11 PM CST | High Wind Warning | JAN | Adams, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Jones and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Jan 24, 5:26 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Yazoo | 49 min |
| Jan 24, 5:16 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Tensas | 59 min |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.