Lightning, Chicot
- When
- July 21, 4:40 PM CST
- Where
- Chicot County, 0.69 mi N of Dermott
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.530, -91.430
Two transformers were struck by lightning in Dermott.
Severe thunderstorms impacted southeast Arkansas on the evening of July 21st. One of these severe storms moved through Chicot County where large hail up to quarter size was observed.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
Severe thunderstorms impacted southeast Arkansas on the evening of July 21st. One of these severe storms moved through Chicot County where large hail up to quarter size was observed.
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 21, 2:05 PM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.
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</html>Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ019-025>047-222000- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-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- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Significant TIMING...Mainly through the rest of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Mainly through the rest of this afternoon, dangerous heat expected with peak heat values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ018-222000- Bolivar- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Significant TIMING...Mainly through the rest of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Mainly through the rest of this afternoon, dangerous heat expected with peak heat values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. LAZ023-025-MSZ048-053-222000- Franklin LA-Tensas-Hinds-Claiborne- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...This afternoon and again Friday The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon and again friday, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ049>052-054>056-222000- Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Copiah-Simpson-Smith- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Mainly through the rest of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Mainly through the rest of this afternoon, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ059-061-222000- Jefferson-Franklin MS- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Mainly through the rest of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Mainly through the rest of this afternoon, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. LAZ024-026-MSZ060-222000- Catahoula-Concordia-Adams- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...This afternoon and again Friday The rest of this afternoon through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) This afternoon and again friday, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ062>066-072>074-222000- Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ057-058-222000- Jasper-Clarke- 256 PM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph and hail up to quarter size. Near continuous lightning can be expected with these storms. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values greater than 110 degrees and/or air temperatures over 105 degrees is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) Dangerous heat with maximum heat index values of 106 to 110 degrees and/or air temperatures up to 103 or 105 is expected for portions of extreme southeast Arkansas, northeast Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, all of central Mississippi, and all of south central Mississippi on Sunday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. 33 && ...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. *DANGEROUS HEAT* Extreme...Extreme heat is expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees for multiple days. Heat stroke continues to be a major concern. Significant...Dangerous heat expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern. Elevated...Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely. Limited...Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... 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The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 164 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:38 UTC.
1 lightning, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Two transformers were struck by lightning in Dermott.
Quarter size hail fell in Dermott.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Arkansas in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Arkansas, July 2022
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: 1038880, 1038879.