Watches, Warnings & Advisories for Sunflower Co.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Hazardous Weather Outlook 31 July 2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
408 AM CDT TUE JUL 31 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS...MUCH
OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND THE DELTA REGION OF MISSISSIPPI.

.DAY ONE...TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM WEDNESDAY. HOT
AND HUMID CONDITIONS LED TO HEAT INDICES ABOVE 110 AGAIN THIS
AFTERNOON. LOW TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL ONLY FALL IN THE UPPER 70S
TO AROUND 80 AND NOT ALLOW FOR MUCH RELIEF FROM THE OPPRESSIVE
CONDITIONS. PLEASE TAKE HEAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
ARE ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH
WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY AND THIS EVENING AS A DISTURBANCE MOVING OVER
NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI HELPS SET OFF STORMS THAT MAY EXPAND WEST INTO
THE AREA...ESPECIALLY EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY CONTINUES INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE MORE CLOUD
COVER AND RAIN CHANCES INCREASE TO PROVIDE SOME RELIEF FROM THE HEAT
BY THURSDAY. A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH WIND GUSTS 50 TO 60
MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE AGAIN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
OTHERWISE...THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER WILL BE
LOW LATE IN THE WEEK.

.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 MONDAY.
 
 


***DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS WEBSITE DELIVERS FOCUSED INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TIMELY WEATHER WARNING INFORMATION***

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Disaster Preps: Week 5

We're back in the grocery aisles this week!

Weekly Purchases:  (items with * should be purchased for everyone in the home)
  • 1 gallon water * (remember, 3 gallons are in a 24-count, 16oz bottle case of water)
  • 1 can fruit*
  • 1 can vegetables*
  • 1 can meat* (chili, stew, spaghetti, etc)
  • 2 rolls toilet paper*
  • Extra toothbrush*
  • Travel size toothpaste*
  • Any special dietary needs, if required
Action Items:
  • Conduct a fire escape drill for your home.   Your family disaster plan should include a meeting location in your yard or at a neighbor's house.  How quickly can your family get out?

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Hazardous Weather Outlook for 27 July 2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
312 PM CDT THU JUL 26 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EXTREME SOUTHEAST
ARKANSAS...NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND FRIDAY

STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING FRONTAL BOUNDARY WHICH WILL INTERACT
WITH A MOIST AND UNSTABLE AIRMASS. THE PRIMARY HAZARDS FROM THESE
STORMS WILL BE FROM WIND GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY

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 FRIDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY EVENING.


***DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS WEBSITE DELIVERS FOCUSED INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TIMELY WEATHER WARNING INFORMATION***

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Disaster Preps: Week 4

We're back to the hardware section this week, along with a stop by the pharmacy.

Weekly Purchases:
  • Plumber's tape (metal strapping)
  • Crowbar
  • Smoke Detector
  • Extra medications, or a prescription marked "emergency use" if needed.
Action Items:
  • Install and test your smoke detector.  If you have questions about installation or testing, your local fire department is more than willing to answer questions.
  • Secure your water heater to wall studs using the metal strapping.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Disaster Preps: Week 3

We're back in the grocery store again this week for our purchases.  Later, we'll document items in the home for record-keeping and insurance purposes.

Weekly Purchases: (items with * should be purchased for each person in your home)
  • 1 gallon water*
  • 1 can fruit*
  • 1 can meat* (can be chili, spaghetti, stew, etc)
  • Sanitary napkins
  • 1 gallon water per pet
  • Pet food if needed
  • Baby food, diapers if needed
  • Video tape or digital media card

Remember, 1 case of water (24 count 16oz bottles) is 3 gallons of water, or enough for three people for one day.

Action Items:
  • Use a digital camera or video camera to photograph/video the contents of your home for insurance purposes.
  • Store a copy of this tape/media card with out-of-town family members.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Disaster Preps: Week 2

Continuing with our series on simple weekly purchases to develop a disaster kit for your family, we go to the hardware section or store for a few items.

Weekly Purchase List:
  • Crescent Wrench
  • Heavy Rope
  • Duct Tape
  • 2 flashlights and batteries (keep batteries in packaging)
  • Bungee cords (can find a package of assorted sizes)
  • Leash or pet carrier if needed
Action Items:
  • Check your house for hazards. Secure any objects that could be blown by wind and cause damage
  • Locate your gas, water, and electricity shutoffs, add these locations to your written plan.  Contact your utility company for guidance.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #475 until 10:00pm 6 July 2012

 
 
   URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 475
   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
   510 PM CDT FRI JUL 6 2012
   
   THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
   SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF 
   
          WESTERN ALABAMA
          CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
   
   EFFECTIVE THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 510 PM UNTIL
   1000 PM CDT.
   
   HAIL TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70
   MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.
   
   THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 105
   STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 50 MILES NORTHEAST OF
   GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI TO 60 MILES EAST OF JACKSON MISSISSIPPI. 
   FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE ASSOCIATED WATCH
   OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).
   
   REMEMBER...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
   FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
   AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
   THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
   AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY
   DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.
   
   OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 474...
   
   DISCUSSION...CLUSTERS OF STRONG TO SVR PULSE TSTMS IN NE MS APPEARS
   TO HAVE DEVELOPED A SUFFICIENTLY STRONG COLD POOL THAT MAY SUPPORT
   CONTINUED SW STORM PROPAGATION GIVEN 20-25 KT 700 MB FLOW /PER VWP
   DATA/ AND CORRIDOR OF RICH LOW LVL MOISTURE ACROSS REGION /PER SFC
   OBS AND STLT-GPS DERIVED PW/.  OTHER STORMS MAY FORM IN ZONE OF
   UPLIFT AND ENHANCED LOW LVL INSTABILITY ALONG/AHEAD OF OUTFLOW
   BOUNDARY OVER NW AND W CNTRL AL.  SETUP MAY YIELD NARROW CORRIDORS
   OF LOCALLY DMGG WIND AND POSSIBLY MARGINALLY SVR HAIL THROUGH LATE
   EVE.
   
   AVIATION...A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT
   TO 1.5 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 60
   KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM
   MOTION VECTOR 05020.


***DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS WEBSITE DELIVERS FOCUSED INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TIMELY WEATHER WARNING INFORMATION***

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Hazardous Weather Outlook 5 July 2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
442 AM CDT THU JUL 5 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EXTREME SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS AND
PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA AND CENTRAL ALONG AND NORTH OF
INTERSTATE TWENTY.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

ISOLATED STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE
THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING AS A WEAK DISTURBANCE MOVES ACROSS
THE AREA. WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THE MOST
INTENSE STORMS...AS WELL AS HAIL UP TO NICKEL OR QUARTER SIZE.

IN ADDITION...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY BEFORE
STORMS DEVELOP LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN
THE UPPER 90S WITH PEAK HEAT INDICES RANGING BETWEEN 100 AND 105
DEGREES. THOSE SPENDING MUCH TIME OUTDOORS SHOULD BE SURE TO TAKE
FREQUENT BREAKS AND DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FLUIDS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

HOT CONDITIONS WITH PEAK HEAT INDEX VALUES RANGING BETWEEN 100 AND
105 DEGREES ARE AGAIN ANTICIPATED FRIDAY WITH MORE STORMS ERUPTING IN
THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SOME OF THESE STORMS COULD AGAIN BE
STRONG TO LOCALLY SEVERE...WITH DAMAGING WINDS THE MAIN RISK FROM THE
MOST INTENSE STORMS.

.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 THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND AGAIN
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
 


***DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS WEBSITE DELIVERS FOCUSED INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TIMELY WEATHER WARNING INFORMATION***