EF0 tornado, Wardwell Station, Mississippi, August 24, 2022

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1237 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

...FLOODING THREAT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 18Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF discussion:
Terrible flying conditions are ongoing across the region, if you
can even get to an airport itself. Widespread MVFR to IFR
conditions are occuring today, with some LIFR conditions occurring
as well. Rain, heavy at a lot of times, are impacting many
airports this afternoon, with the "best" conditions being at
KGLH/KGWO. Ceiling and vis restrictions are widespread. Some
improvement may occur later tonight and into tomorrow. /28/

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Significant flooding is ongoing this morning especially across
central to eastern Mississippi. We have been inundated with
significant flooding across the I-20 corridor and a tier of
counties on either side of this, roughly from the I-55 corridor
through the state line. Roads are flood and structures are seeing
water in them. Flash Flood Emergencies have been issued and heavy
rain continues this morning.

With a northerly push, some of this activity has slowly been
sagging south, but this will continue some flooding concerns for
eastern Mississippi. The worst of the weather has cleared my
western counties and parishes and there may be some consideration
of clearing this area of the watch later today. However,
additional rainfall could occur which would only exacerbate
standing water. Rainfall amounts over the last 24 hours have been
easily 3-5 inches, with amounts of 8-12 inches over portions of
east central MS. If folks don't have to get out, we encourage you
not to. /28/

Prior discussion below:

Today and Tonight:

The wet weather continues across our forecast area through tonight
as a low pressure system over northern LA/southern AR lifts warm,
very moist air over a frontal boundary stalled along the Gulf Coast
region. Analyzed PWAT values of 2.0-2.25 inches are indicative of
the air mass south of the surface front, but enhanced southerly flow
in the 925-850mb layer low-level jet (25-30 kts) on the east side of
the low are driving warm advection and strong moisture advection in
the lower levels. This is accompanied by somewhat diffluent flow in
the upper-levels of the atmosphere focused over eastern MS. Over the
last several hours, this has resulted in an axis of heavy rainfall
where moisture convergence and lift are maximized - from around the
Tchula/Lexington area in Holmes County, MS and east-southeast toward
Lauderdale and Kemper Counties and the MS-AL state line. MRMS
rainfall estimates of 3 to 5 inches around Carthage to Kosciusko to
Philadelphia over the last 3 to 4 hours highlight the immediate
areas of concern for flash flooding.

As shower and thunderstorm coverage increases through the morning
hours, the threat for flash flooding will expand across much of the
area. The previously mentioned axis of heavy rain is in addition to
widespread multi-day accumulations over 2 to 4 inches in our
forecast area, and any heavy rainfall could quickly lead to flash
flooding. The area with "Significant' risk for flash flooding has
been expanded across to cover most of northeast Louisiana and most
of central Mississippi (roughly 50 to 60 miles on either side of the
Interstate 20 corridor). This has been updated in our Hazardous
Weather Outlook text and graphics through tonight. In addition, the
ongoing Flood Watch has been expanded to cover most of the forecast
area, where even isolated heavy rainfall could lead to flash
flooding through this evening. Ponding or flowing water can wash
away roadbeds; do not drive across flooded roads if you are unsure
of the depth of the water. Remember, turn around don't drown.

Temperatures will be moderated by increased cloud cover and the
areas of ongoing rain into this evening. Some locations may stay
in the 70s throughout the day. /NF/

Thursday through Tuesday night...

By Thursday, the remnants of a low pressure system that provided an
ample amount of precipitation will begin to dissipate over the
region. However, rain chances are expected to remain numerous to
widespread on Thursday due to lingering deep moisture. Luckily,
precipitation chances are expected to slightly decrease over the
area after Thursday. Increasing heights should initiate a change in
pattern towards the end of the work week into the weekend, leading
to lower precip chances and increasing temperatures. A subtle ridge
will begin to build back into the region by Saturday, promoting a
more typical, diurnal convection pattern. A decrease in PWATs along
and north of the I-20 corridor will leave convection scattered in
nature while areas south of the corridor may experience scattered to
numerous convection through the weekend.

By Monday, higher rain chances will begin to creep back in due to
the influence of a weak low in the Gulf of Mexico that may creep
north to the Mississippi coast. This should bring ample moisture
back into the region, with global guidance estimating PWATS > 2
inches. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible
through mid-week. A mid-level ridge will also continue to amplify
over the area, allowing for increasing temperatures and more diurnal
convection. High temperatures will top out in the upper 80s by the
late weekend into next week, while overnight lows will remain in the
lower 70s. /AJ/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       79  71  82  70 /  98  79  92  38
Meridian      77  71  84  70 /  98  74  88  43
Vicksburg     81  72  82  71 /  98  71  84  27
Hattiesburg   81  72  83  71 /  96  75  92  47
Natchez       81  72  83  71 /  99  73  89  31
Greenville    79  71  83  71 /  86  52  67  14
Greenwood     80  71  84  70 /  92  60  74  20

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch through late tonight for MSZ018-019-025-027-028-032-
     034>066-072>074.

LA...Flood Watch through late tonight for LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.

AR...Flood Watch through late tonight for ARZ074-075.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

ARZ074-075-LAZ026-MSZ027-032>039-060>066-072>074-250930-
Ashley-Chicot-Concordia-Carroll-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Areas of flash flooding are likely today into this evening due to
heavy downpours, and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor
river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.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 Tuesday.

MSZ018-019-025-026-028>031-250930-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of and north
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Flash flooding is possible with heavy downpours today into this
evening, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river
flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.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 Tuesday.

LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ040>059-250930-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Widespread flash flooding is likely today into this evening due
to ongoing rounds of heavy rainfall, and significant flooding is
possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some
structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Minor to
moderate river flooding will also be likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.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 Tuesday.

NF

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*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

Tropical page...
   https://www.weather.gov/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 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

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
101 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1254 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 NE JAN AIRPORT        32.37N 90.03W
08/24/2022                   RANKIN             MS   PUBLIC

            FLOODING REPORTED IN THE LIVE OAKS
            SUBDIVISION SOUTH OF BELLEGROVE CIR IN
            BRANDON.

&&

CR