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Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this flash flood warning at Jul 8, 2026, 5:50 PM CDT for Ashley County, Arkansas. It was in force for 2 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 8, 2026, 5:50 PM CDT (22:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 8, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Ashley County, AR
The radar
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 183 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:50 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 199 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
- 264 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -97 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1135 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
540
WGUS54 KJAN 082250
FFWJAN
ARC003-090100-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FF.W.0041.260708T2250Z-260709T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
550 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 550 PM 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 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...
Hamburg and Berlin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3301 9163 3301 9174 3311 9184 3320 9195
3325 9207 3326 9205 3327 9205 3327 9204
3328 9204 3328 9203 3328 9200 3330 9201
3330 9200 3330 9199 3330 9198 3333 9198
3326 9184 3311 9158
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DL2 follow-up statements
997
WGUS74 KJAN 090007
FFSJAN
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
707 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
ARC003-090100-
/O.CON.KJAN.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260709T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashley AR-
707 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR CENTRAL ASHLEY COUNTY...
At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms ending across
the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen in the
rural area between Hamburg and Berlin. The potential for flash
flooding will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamburg and Berlin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3301 9163 3301 9174 3311 9184 3320 9195
3325 9207 3326 9205 3327 9205 3327 9204
3328 9204 3328 9203 3328 9200 3330 9201
3330 9200 3330 9199 3330 9198 3333 9198
3326 9184 3311 9158
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
DL090
WGUS74 KJAN 090057
FFSJAN
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
757 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
ARC003-090107-
/O.EXP.KJAN.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260709T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashley AR-
757 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
CENTRAL ASHLEY COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to use caution in areas of ponding water on
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3301 9163 3301 9174 3311 9184 3320 9195
3325 9207 3326 9205 3327 9205 3327 9204
3328 9204 3328 9203 3328 9200 3330 9201
3330 9200 3330 9199 3330 9198 3333 9198
3326 9184 3311 9158
$$
DLWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash 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 flash flood warning went out at Jul 8, 3:12 PM CDT, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Dangerous levels (limited to elevated) of heat will return Thursday and persist into the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 3:12 PM CDT, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 312 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...New DISCUSSION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Dangerous levels (limited to elevated) of heat will return Thursday and persist into the weekend. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 300 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 This afternoon through tonight: As was the case yesterday, we're seeing most of the deep convection focused outside of our forecast area this afternoon. A few storms could manage to move in or develop over the area as we go through the evening, but coverage should stay fairly sparse by July standards. Thursday into the weekend: Rain chances will diminish for Thu- Fri and remain relatively low for this time of the year as the subtropical ridge rebuilds over the forecast area. Accompanying the building ridge will be an increasing heat danger risk with H850 temps approach 21 deg C and low level flow developing a more westerly component. We will continue to message this threat with a heat danger graphic and coordinate with neighboring forecast areas concerning any heat advisory issuances that may become necessary. Early to mid next week: Global models have a had a strong signal for a shortwave trough rotating around the ridge and sending a boundary toward our area in the Mon-Tue time frame, and this could support a significant round or two of convective rainfall. Along with this, the heat will diminish to below dangerous levels. For next Wednesday, a typical mid summer regime with convective rainfall focused mainly over southern portions of the area should exist. /EC/ && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1213 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 VFR flight conditions with southwest winds between 5-8 kts will prevail through the period. Variable winds are expected to shift to the south after 00Z Thursday. /OAJ/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 73 93 74 93 / 10 30 10 10 Meridian 73 93 74 94 / 20 30 0 10 Vicksburg 75 93 76 93 / 10 10 0 0 Hattiesburg 75 94 75 94 / 10 20 0 40 Natchez 75 94 75 94 / 10 10 0 10 Greenville 74 94 76 94 / 20 10 0 0 Greenwood 74 94 75 94 / 30 40 0 0 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && EC/OAJ
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 5:31 PM CDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
531 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
MSZ019-034-082315-
Washington MS-Sunflower MS-
531 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL SUNFLOWER AND
NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Leland, Holly Ridge, and Tribbett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3342 9099 3353 9092 3353 9065 3333 9074
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 279DEG 15KT 3348 9086
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DLSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 5:36 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
536 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
ARZ074-LAZ007-082315-
Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-
536 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY IN
SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTH CENTRAL MOREHOUSE PARISHES THROUGH
615 PM CDT...
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Berlin, or 8 miles southeast of Hamburg, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hamburg, Wilmot, Parkdale, Jones, and Berlin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9180 3315 9146 3311 9146 3292 9158
3312 9192
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 293DEG 14KT 3312 9173
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
DLSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 5:46 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
546 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
ARZ075-082330-
Chicot AR-
546 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CHICOT COUNTY THROUGH
630 PM CDT...
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Village, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Village and Mcmillan Corner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 9145 3339 9122 3333 9114 3330 9114
3328 9112 3317 9139 3324 9146
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 313DEG 10KT 3331 9131
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
DLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 5:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Ashley | 39 min |
| Jul 8, 5:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Chicot | 44 min |
| Jul 8, 6:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Chicot | 30 min |
| Jul 8, 6:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Chicot | 60 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.