Damaging Wind in Arkansas, May 25, 2018

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
326 PM CDT Fri May 25 2018

.DISCUSSION...

Rest of today through tomorrow: Weak upper-level troughing and
cyclonic flow remain over the region with subtle upper-level
divergence from a weak jet. The troughing working in combination
with daytime heating in a moist environment has resulted in
multiple clusters of thunderstorms across the area this afternoon.
A few of these storms have become strong to severe, especially
where storms/outflow boundaries have merged. There are two main
areas of convection that will be the main focus through the
evening hours - 1) the ongoing storms and outflow moving southeast
towards the Jackson metro, and 2) a cluster of storms and outflow
moving north from the Gulf Coast in association with the sea
breeze. Storms will be likely through early evening along and
ahead of these two areas. A few strong to possibly severe storms
will remain possible, primarily where storms/outflow boundaries
merge. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding remain possible
over the southeast, especially where these aforementioned outflow
boundaries merge and enhance the moisture convergence within an
already saturated environment with PWATs near 2". As such, the
ongoing limited risk for flash flooding remains well placed for
now. For tonight, expect this activity to wane with loss of
daytime heating, however a few showers and perhaps a storm could
linger overnight. Some patchy fog will be possible for any
locations that see rain, especially over the southeast.

For tomorrow, expect another round of numerous diurnally driven
showers and storms to develop by the mid to late morning hours and
persisting through the day. The thermodynamic environment will be
somewhat better over the Delta where lapse rates will steepen to 6-
6.5 C/km. The greatest threat for strong to isolated severe storms
with microbursts will be located here, however strong storms cannot
be ruled out where storms/outflow boundaries merge. In addition,
locally heavy rainfall could also result in isolated flash flooding.
Given uncertainty regarding the areal coverage of both threats will
hold off on mentioning severe of flooding potential in the
HWO/graphics and will wait for further analysis. /TW/

Saturday night through Friday: Main focus in the long term will be
dictated by the eventual track, speed and intensity of now
Tropical Storm Alberto which at last Advisory was meandering over
the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Currently, the most likely
arrival time of any tropical storm force winds over our CWA is
Monday along with flooding potential across our Southeast. Current
thinking suggests four to seven inches of rain will be possible
especially along the Interstate 59 corridor. There will likely be
quite a qpf gradient across the western portions of our CWA that
stands to see the least amount of rainfall through the forecast
period. In addition, the warmest temperatures are expected over
the western portions of our CWA through the period as well.
Alberto looks to shift east of our CWA during the day Wednesday
followed by mid level ridging from the southwest. A disturbance
is expected to drop southeast around the top of the mid level
ridge Wednesday night and across northeast Mississippi Thursday. A
few storms may drop south across our northeast zones during this
timeframe but much of the area will return to warm and drier
conditions. /22/

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:
Numerous showers and storms are already ongoing across the region
and will continue to impact the area through the early evening
hours tonight. VFR conditions will prevail outside of these
showers and storms with brief reductions to MVFR ceilings and IFR
visibilities within any of this activity. Once again, a few hours
of fog and/or low ceilings will be possible early tomorrow morning
but will be dependent on where rainfall occurs today so left
mention/flight category reductions out of the TAFs for now but
could be needed with later issuance. Another round of showers and
storms could get an early start again late tomorrow morning so
VCSH will be possible at any TAF site. /TW/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       70  85  69  85 /  37  64  42  22
Meridian      70  85  67  84 /  44  67  49  47
Vicksburg     72  87  68  88 /  34  66  29  34
Hattiesburg   70  86  68  83 /  34  68  50  66
Natchez       71  87  68  87 /  34  66  32  31
Greenville    73  87  70  88 /  21  61  25  38
Greenwood     72  85  69  87 /  22  65  29  35

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.

&&

TW/22

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
347 PM CDT Fri May 25 2018

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-
262100-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-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-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
347 PM CDT Fri May 25 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday

Confidence is increasing that significant to Extreme flooding is
possible, generally along and south of the Interstate 59 corridor
on Monday into Tuesday, as Subtropical Storm Alberto moves
inland. Four to seven inches of rain are possible over these
areas, with localized higher amounts possible. Flooding may
threaten homes and close roads. Please continue to monitor the
latest forecast from the National Weather Service and the National
Hurricane Center.

.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 Thursday.

15

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...HAZARD LEGEND...

No short term hazards expected.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
419 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

MSZ029-032-252145-
Choctaw MS-Webster MS-
419 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CHOCTAW AND WEBSTER
COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM CDT...

At 419 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Eupora, or 20 miles east of Winona, moving north
at 5 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Eupora, Bellefontaine, Embry and Walthall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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LAT...LON 3360 8922 3341 8929 3343 8945 3344 8945
      3344 8941 3345 8940 3346 8938 3346 8950
      3372 8951 3372 8925
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 201DEG 6KT 3347 8937

JM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
421 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

MSZ064-065-252145-
Jefferson Davis MS-Covington MS-
421 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN COVINGTON AND
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM CDT...

At 421 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Sumrall, or 10 miles south of Collins, moving northwest at 15
mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Melba around 430 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Bassfield and
Seminary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8981 3157 8987 3160 8940 3143 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 137DEG 14KT 3149 8955

TW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
425 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

ARZ075-MSZ018-034-252200-
Chicot AR-Washington MS-Bolivar MS-
425 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN CHICOT...NORTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON AND SOUTHERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT...

At 425 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Scott, or 12 miles north of Greenville, moving southeast at 15
mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Cleveland, Leland, Lake Village, Dermott, Shaw, Scott,
Metcalfe, Renova, Boyle, Benoit, Wayside, Lamont, Mcmillan Corner,
Winterville, Merigold, Arcola, Beulah and Pace.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3382 9067 3362 9074 3362 9076 3324 9088
      3327 9146 3356 9145 3356 9135 3352 9135
      3353 9133 3352 9132 3352 9125 3356 9124
      3361 9111 3366 9109 3368 9103 3372 9106
      3377 9104 3378 9099 3381 9102 3394 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 293DEG 13KT 3356 9103

JM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
510 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

ARZ074-075-LAZ008-MSZ018-019-034-252245-
Chicot AR-Ashley AR-West Carroll LA-Washington MS-Sunflower MS-
Bolivar MS-
510 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CHICOT AND ASHLEY COUNTIES...
NORTH CENTRAL WEST CARROLL PARISH...SOUTHWESTERN SUNFLOWER...
WASHINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTIES UNTIL 545 PM CDT...

At 510 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Lake Village, moving southeast at 35 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Indianola, Crossett, Leland, Hamburg, Hollandale, Lake
Village, Eudora, Shaw, Wilmot, North Crossett, Avon, West Crossett,
Metcalfe, Portland, Montrose, Parkdale, Fountain Hill, Darlove and
Wayside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3321 9208 3324 9209 3331 9198 3335 9199
      3336 9197 3338 9196 3339 9198 3340 9197
      3336 9135 3371 9078 3327 9056 3327 9073
      3323 9073 3321 9068 3318 9069 3295 9146
      3298 9144 3300 9144 3301 9198 3320 9213
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 315DEG 32KT 3332 9131

JM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
519 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

MSZ046-052-252245-
Kemper MS-Lauderdale MS-
519 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN KEMPER
AND LAUDERDALE COUNTIES UNTIL 545 PM CDT...

At 518 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Bluff Springs to near Savoy.
Movement was east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Meridian and Savoy around 525 PM CDT.
  De Kalb, Zero, Blackwater and Increase around 545 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3223 8851 3223 8878 3225 8884 3282 8883
      3284 8849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 280DEG 10KT 3274 8876 3231 8877

BYB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
531 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

MSZ053-059-252300-
Jefferson MS-Claiborne MS-
531 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CLAIBORNE AND
EASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM CDT...

At 531 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Blue Hill, or 27 miles west of Hazlehurst, moving south at 15
mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Blue Hill and Mcbride around 540 PM CDT.
  Pleasant Hill around 555 PM CDT.
  Union Church around 600 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3183 9099 3187 9075 3182 9073 3182 9074
      3177 9073 3170 9074 3161 9074 3161 9097
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 352DEG 13KT 3179 9085

JM