Scattered showers and storms developed during peak afternoon heating. These storms brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the region as they tracked south across the ArkLaMiss region.
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The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
Scattered showers and storms developed during peak afternoon heating. These storms brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the region as they tracked south across the ArkLaMiss region.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 6, 11:46 AM CST, 2 hours 44 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson MS 1246 PM CDT Fri Jul 6 2018 .UPDATE... Updated for 18Z aviation discussion && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF discussion: VFR conditions will prevail through the majority of the TAF period. Scattered SHRA/TSRA will cause brief categorical reductions, mainly due to visibility, this afternoon through this evening. A brief period of MVFR ceilings or visiblities are possible around daybreak Saturday morning at GLH and GWO. /DL/ && .DISCUSSION... It is a quiet morning thus far across the area as we remain on the eastern periphery of a mid/upper ridge and in a subtle minimum of deep layer moisture. A cold front now extends from west to east across the Midwest and is pushing gradually southward toward the area. Scattered storms are ongoing ahead of this front from the MO Bootheel eastward into TN. Previous thinking still holds that better chances for convection will be later today into the evening hours as the front makes further southward progress and a weak shortwave approaches from the N/NE. No substantial changes will be made to the forecast at this time. /DL/ Prior discussion below: Today and Tonight: Mid level flow becoming more northeasterly this morning as trough moving through the northeast and eastern portions of the nation has eroded the prominent ridge axis. This will not result in much of a change in the weather today, but will by late afternoon into tonight. For today just expecting a scattering of convection with the best coverage occurring in a northeast to southwest stripe across central sections where the models are showing a persistent area of low level convergence through the afternoon. Limited convection for a good portion of the day will allow maximum temperatures to climb into the 90s once again today with mid 90s being a good possibility over northern portions. The ArkLaMiss Delta region looks to hold onto mid 70s dewpoints which when combined with the expected heat will send heat indices up near 105. Will include a limited heat stress for this region in the hazardous weather outlook. By late afternoon, convection will begin increasing from the north ahead of a cold front dropping south out of the mid MS valley. Though loss of heating during the evening should diminish convective coverage somewhat, frontal convergence/lift should maintain convective potential well into the night. /26/ This weekend through mid-late week next week (Thursday): Expect temperatures near to slightly below normals & widespread rain & storm chances through the weekend. As mid-level ridging building eastward into the mid-upper Mississippi Valley & Great Lakes, our area will remain mostly under the southern fringe of this. As the synoptic trough digs through the mid-Atlantic & New England, a weak front will dip down into our area by the weekend into Saturday. This slow moving pattern will remain as mid-level & surface ridging will slowly build east-southeast to our northeast. Due to that, expect this weak front to stall & hang up in the region. A few subtle westward moving shortwaves will track through the area, helping provide impetus for convection. With increasing low level convergence & high moisture ~2+ inches & light flow & weak Corfidi vectors, expect some heavy downpours possible. Flash flooding can't be ruled out but due to the scattered nature in convection & plenty of green vegetation, not enough confidence to put in the HWO/graphics. Severe potential looks low due to weak lapse rates & shear but can't rule out an isolated stronger storm or so. Due to increase rain & precip, temperatures will be held in check slightly below normals, which should provide some brief relief in the heat. As we move into next week, ridging will again build north of the area but potentially a little more increasing heights into our area, especially by mid-late portions of the week. This will help to provide more subsidence & convection to become more diurnal through early-mid portions of next week. In addition, expect increasing thermal profiles & decreasing clouds, so temperatures could rebound near to slightly above normal & heat indices & heat stress will potentially become a concern again as well. /DC/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 92 72 89 72 / 36 44 69 57 Meridian 91 72 89 71 / 25 48 73 58 Vicksburg 94 73 88 72 / 25 37 63 48 Hattiesburg 91 71 89 71 / 33 35 79 47 Natchez 92 73 87 71 / 29 33 76 53 Greenville 94 73 88 72 / 24 38 46 39 Greenwood 94 72 88 72 / 30 45 52 42 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && DL/26/DC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 321 PM CDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-MSZ018-019-025>029-034>036-041-072030- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Bolivar- Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Washington- Humphreys-Holmes-Sharkey- 321 PM CDT Fri Jul 6 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and north and northwestern portions of central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Through 9 PM Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible through this evening. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night 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 tonight. LAZ015-016-023>026-MSZ030>033-037>040-042>066-072>074-072030- Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Clay- Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Issaquena-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- 321 PM CDT Fri Jul 6 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana and central and south Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night 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 is not expected through next Thursday. DL && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected. Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant severe weather possible. Enhanced...Severe storms expected. Slight...Severe storms possible. Marginal...Isolated severe storms 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 Tropical page... https://www.weather.gov/jan/srh/tropical?office=jan National Hurricane Center Home Page... https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 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)... www.spc.noaa.gov/ Meso Analysis... www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/ Day 1 through 3 Outlooks... www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ Storm Reports... www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
246 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018
MSZ019-025-062015-
Leflore MS-Sunflower MS-
246 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN SUNFLOWER AND
SOUTHERN LEFLORE COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT...
At 245 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Quito, or near Itta Bena, moving west at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Quito around 250 PM CDT.
Itta Bena around 255 PM CDT.
Moorhead around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Morgan City.
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 3342 9016 3342 9017 3336 9017 3334 9022
3337 9032 3335 9028 3333 9028 3332 9029
3332 9032 3330 9035 3330 9045 3333 9045
3333 9056 3354 9061 3356 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 079DEG 21KT 3346 9027
CMESpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 257 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018 MSZ048-049-062030- Hinds MS-Rankin MS- 257 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN RANKIN AND SOUTHEASTERN HINDS COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM CDT... At 257 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pearl, moving west at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Richland around 310 PM CDT. Byram around 325 PM CDT. Jackson, Clinton and Raymond around 330 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 3236 9006 3218 9004 3211 9039 3238 9043 TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 083DEG 21KT 3229 9010 CME
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
326 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018
LAZ026-062100-
Concordia LA-
326 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN CONCORDIA PARISH
UNTIL 400 PM CDT...
At 326 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Spokane, or near Vidalia, moving west at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Clayton around 340 PM CDT.
Ferriday and West Ferriday around 345 PM CDT.
Frogmore around 400 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Ridgecrest.
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 3173 9167 3173 9165 3174 9162 3173 9156
3172 9155 3173 9154 3172 9141 3161 9141
3162 9146 3165 9150 3162 9152 3159 9149
3160 9141 3157 9141 3156 9142 3153 9171
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 083DEG 18KT 3165 9146
CMEThe Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 139 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:28 UTC.
9 thunderstorm wind, 1 flash flood, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Three trees were blown down in Moorhead.
A swath of damaging winds occurred across portions of east central Clay County. Trees were blown down on Brand-Una Road, as well as near Highway 389 and Highway 46. Additional trees were blown down near Pheba.
A swath of wind caused trees to blown down near Page Road between Spring Valley and Cemetery roads. Trees were also blown down on Harpole Road.
Trees were blown down on Old Walthall Road.
A tree was blown down.
A tree was blown down on Robinson Road.
A tree was blown down.
Two trees were blown down along Highway 14. A tree was also blown down onto utility equipment.
A couple of trees were blown down around Kosciusko.
Numerous streets were flooded around Hattiesburg. Highway 49 at 4th Street was closed due to flooding and a motorist was stranded. An apartment complex was flooded. Rainfall totals were around 4.4 inches from around 8:30pm until 10pm per COOP observer.
A house fire was caused by a lightning strike.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Mississippi in 2018Every state in 2018This day in weather historyWarnings in Mississippi, July 2018
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 755154, 755155, 755156, 755157, 755158, 755159, 755160, 755161, 755162, 755163, 755164.