Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region during the afternoon of May 24th. A few were severe and resulted in wind damage to the Golden Triangle region.
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The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region during the afternoon of May 24th. A few were severe and resulted in wind damage to the Golden Triangle 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 May 24, 2:53 PM CST, 19 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 353 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022 .DISCUSSION... Tonight and Tomorrow... An unsettled weather pattern will continue this evening into tomorrow. A couple of things are going on within this short term period. Currently, a warm front is slowly lifting north through the region which has served as a focus for increased moisture through out the area. Along with the lifting boundary, a closed low pressure system is developing and will continue to develop through tonight across the Plains. A shortwave trough on the leading edge of the low will also help serve as a focus for increased instability the rest of the day today resulting in diurnal showers and thunderstorm development(a few may become strong to severe). Vertical totals this afternoon/early evening across western portions of MS are between 25- 27 so storms that have a chance to become surface based could produce damaging winds and hail and for that, will continue with the Marginal Risk for today. CAM guidance has been consistent with developing a squall line over Texas tonight and as it moves east, a line of showers will develop over areas west of I-55 tonight and continue into tomorrow morning. A cold front associated with the aforementioned trough and low pressure system will begin to approach the region early Wednesday. This where things can get tricky. The caveat with this particular setup Wednesday is, if the aforementioned low pressure speeds up some, rain showers early Wednesday are possible and that will help clear whatever lingering instability is in the atmosphere. This means that we may not be able to heat up as much and will become more stable limiting the severe weather threat. On the other hand, if the low continues to track at a slower pace, rain will hold off and be more associated with the front. This means that we will be able to heat up enough increasing instability which will encourage thunderstorm development. Lapse rates are pretty steep and the moisture is there so because of that will continue the Marginal Risk for Wednesday with the main threats being damaging wind gusts and hail. With the amount upper/mid and low level moisture and flow, there will be opportunity for storms to train over areas resulting in possible flash flooding. Up to three inches of rain will be possible tomorrow with locally higher amounts./JNE/ Mid-week-early next week (Wednesday night-next Monday)... Tomorrow night-Thursday: Deep cold core low will dig down across the Central Plains & into the Ozarks by tomorrow night. A complex of storms will be ongoing across the area Wed night. Increased moisture transport, with some PWs approaching +97th percentile, will combine with wet antecedent conditions & low-mid level bulk shear mostly boundary parallel, for continued heavy rain potential. 12Z HREF still indicates increased confidence for exceeding flash flood guidance. Due to being convective, some QPF stripes in hi-res guidance consistently show 2-4 inches, with localized higher amounts. Combined with recent wet antecedent conditions, went with a "Limited" for flash flooding through mid-morning Thursday in the HWO. This will especially be the case for low-lying & poor drainage areas. As sufficient height falls persists, increased low-level shear, especially in the NAM, will favor some isolated severe storms potential along the front. With that being said, there will be plentiful kinematics for gusty winds, especially any more E-NE bowing segments, & hail. There could be a very low-end tornado threat in the Pine Belt area, where some better off boundary shear of 25kts to +30kts & increased low-level helicity will be present. Expect these storms to gradually move through the area through the overnight hours, with most of the flash flooding & severe threat progressed off to E by midday Thurs. With plentiful rain & storms, lows will remain near to slightly above normal. Highs will be cooler in the upper 70s-low 80s Thurs. Late week-early next week (Friday-next Monday): A much quieter pattern is in store as trough axis builds through, with much drier & slightly cooler conditions. As cooler air & mean subsidence builds through, thermo will be slightly cooler, with W-NW drier flow. Highs will gradually moderate as low-level thermo warms & S return flow begins to pick up into late weekend & early next week. Rain & any storm chances look to hold off just after the period, until closer to mid week. /DC/ && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF discussion: Periods of SHRA, VCSH, and VCTS will affect TAF sites throughout the period. Mainly MVFR/VFR will prevail. A few sites will drop to IFR before daybreak due to BR but outside of that expect low clouds and rain through the period. Winds will be S/SE and can become gusty at times up to 20kts./JNE/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 69 84 65 80 / 51 81 87 38 Meridian 68 84 66 80 / 37 78 84 72 Vicksburg 70 83 64 80 / 54 81 89 17 Hattiesburg 70 84 67 82 / 37 79 86 71 Natchez 68 82 64 80 / 44 82 90 17 Greenville 69 79 64 76 / 61 89 79 18 Greenwood 69 83 64 77 / 59 84 90 34 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && JNE/DC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 348 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 252100- 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- 348 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022 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 Wednesday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Wednesday This afternoon through Wednesday, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Wednesday, 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/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible across the forecast area Wednesday through Thursday morning. These storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) Flooding is possible for the entire outlook area Wednesday night through Thursday. Up to three inches will be possible with locally higher amounts particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 Thursday. 14 && ...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. *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. ...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 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/ ...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
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
310 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ038-039-045-046-242045-
Kemper MS-Neshoba MS-Noxubee MS-Winston MS-
310 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Noxubee, Kemper,
Winston and northeastern Neshoba Counties through 345 PM CDT...
At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bluff Springs, or near Preston, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Gholson around 325 PM CDT.
Mashulaville around 335 PM CDT.
Macon around 345 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Shuqualak, Noxapater
and Scooba.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3258 8861 3258 8867 3277 8922 3326 8906
3314 8832 3313 8832
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 204DEG 35KT 3282 8878
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
86Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
313 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ037-043-044-242045-
Attala MS-Leake MS-Madison MS-
313 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Leake,
southern Attala and northeastern Madison Counties through 345 PM
CDT...
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thomastown, or 11 miles west of Carthage, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Thomastown around 320 PM CDT.
Newport and Singleton around 325 PM CDT.
Mcadams around 335 PM CDT.
Kosciusko and Smyrna around 340 PM CDT.
Hesterville around 345 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Sallis and Redwater.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3268 8960 3278 8994 3319 8975 3306 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 204DEG 35KT 3281 8972
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
86Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
320 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ048-049-242045-
Hinds MS-Rankin MS-
320 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Rankin
and southeastern Hinds Counties through 345 PM CDT...
At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whites, or near Byram, moving northeast at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Florence around 325 PM CDT.
Richland and Monterey around 330 PM CDT.
Pearl around 335 PM CDT.
Brandon and Flowood around 340 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3207 9034 3241 9027 3241 9024 3240 9024
3240 9019 3237 8992 3205 9014 3205 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 204DEG 35KT 3213 9020
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
86Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
340 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ019-034-035-040-041-242130-
Washington MS-Sharkey MS-Humphreys MS-Sunflower MS-Issaquena MS-
340 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Sunflower, eastern Washington, north central Issaquena, northwestern
Humphreys and northern Sharkey Counties through 430 PM CDT...
At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nitta Yuma, or near Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Panther Burn around 345 PM CDT.
Delta City around 350 PM CDT.
Hollandale, Murphy and Estill around 400 PM CDT.
Darlove around 410 PM CDT.
Isola around 420 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Arcola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3291 9085 3298 9105 3342 9081 3324 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 210DEG 31KT 3300 9088
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
86Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
344 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ027-028-032-036-037-242130-
Carroll MS-Attala MS-Montgomery MS-Choctaw MS-Holmes MS-
344 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Choctaw,
east central Holmes, southeastern Carroll, Attala and southern
Montgomery Counties through 430 PM CDT...
At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mcadams, or near Kosciusko, moving northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hesterville around 350 PM CDT.
Poplar Creek around 415 PM CDT.
Kilmichael around 425 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mccool, Ethel, Sallis,
French Camp, West and Weir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3348 8951 3346 8951 3346 8938 3347 8937
3341 8911 3293 8944 3293 8958 3305 8993
3351 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 210DEG 31KT 3308 8967
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
86Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
349 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
MSZ050-056-057-242130-
Smith MS-Scott MS-Jasper MS-
349 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Jasper,
Smith and southeastern Scott Counties through 430 PM CDT...
At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near White Oak to 7 miles east of Mount Olive.
Movement was north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Pulaski around 405 PM CDT.
Center Ridge around 410 PM CDT.
Morton around 415 PM CDT.
Raleigh around 420 PM CDT.
Burns, Pineville and Homewood around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Sylvarena,
Polkville, Mize, Montrose and Louin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3180 8946 3179 8946 3179 8962 3205 8966
3205 8969 3212 8972 3238 8965 3224 8932
3222 8932 3222 8928 3217 8916
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 183DEG 33KT 3213 8974 3177 8953
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
86The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 73 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:12 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree fell onto a house. Trees were also blown down near Red Bank Road.
A few limbs were blown down near Steens.
A few trees were blown down in a resident's backyard.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Mississippi in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Mississippi, May 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: 1033675, 1033674, 1033673.