Hazardous Weather Outlook 10/14/2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
532 AM CDT SUN OCT 14 2012

CATAHOULA-TENSAS-CONCORDIA-GRENADA-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-WEBSTER-
CLAY-LOWNDES-CHOCTAW-OKTIBBEHA-HOLMES-ATTALA-WINSTON-NOXUBEE-
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-
532 AM CDT SUN OCT 14 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. DAYTIME HEATING AND MOIST AIR AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD
FRONT WILL SUPPORT THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THE
STRONGEST STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 40 TO 50 MPH WIND GUSTS
AND SMALL HAIL...AND A TORNADO CANNOT BE RULED OUT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

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 COULD BE NECESSARY LATER TODAY INTO THIS EVENING.

$$

ASHLEY-CHICOT-MOREHOUSE-WEST CARROLL-EAST CARROLL-RICHLAND-
MADISON LA-FRANKLIN LA-BOLIVAR-SUNFLOWER-LEFLORE-WASHINGTON-
HUMPHREYS-ISSAQUENA-SHARKEY-
532 AM CDT SUN OCT 14 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A WEAKENING SQUALL LINE IS MOVING INTO THE ARKLAMISS DELTA REGION
EARLY THIS MORNING. WHILE THE RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER HAS GREATLY
DIMINISHED...30 TO 40 MPH WIND GUSTS WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE AS THIS
LINE OF STORMS CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST.

ALSO...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE GREENVILLE TO CLEVELAND
AREA...SEE THE WIND ADVISORY PRODUCT FOR MORE DETAIL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

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 SATURDAY.

***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***

Storms Sunday Morning 10/14/2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
214 PM CDT SAT OCT 13 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND SUNDAY

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE SUNDAY...
ESPECIALLY DURING THE MORNING. A COMPLEX OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY
APPROACH THE ARKLAMISS DELTA REGION EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. IF THE
STORMS MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT INTENSITY...THEN 50 TO 60 MPH WIND GUSTS
AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE. THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM
REDEVELOPMENT LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING SHOULD SHIFT EAST OF
THE DELTA REGION.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY

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 REQUESTED SUNDAY MORNING IN THE NORTHWEST.

***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***

Hazardous Weather Outlook - 10/13-14/2012

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
544 AM CDT SAT OCT 13 2012

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LEFLORE-GRENADA-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-WEBSTER-CLAY-LOWNDES-CHOCTAW-
OKTIBBEHA-HUMPHREYS-HOLMES-ATTALA-WINSTON-NOXUBEE-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-
544 AM CDT SAT OCT 13 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY
AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY EVENING. DAYTIME HEATING AND MOIST AIR AHEAD
OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL SUPPORT THUNDERSTORM
DEVELOPMENT...ESPECIALLY AS WE GO INTO LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE
STRONGEST STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 50 TO 60 MPH WIND GUSTS
AND SMALL HAIL.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
THE ACTIVATION OF STORM SPOTTERS...HAM RADIO OPERATORS...AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT OF SEVERE WEATHER
OPERATIONS COULD BE NECESSARY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

ASHLEY-CHICOT-MOREHOUSE-WEST CARROLL-EAST CARROLL-RICHLAND-
MADISON LA-FRANKLIN LA-CATAHOULA-TENSAS-CONCORDIA-BOLIVAR-
SUNFLOWER-WASHINGTON-ISSAQUENA-SHARKEY-
544 AM CDT SAT OCT 13 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE SUNDAY...
ESPECIALLY DURING THE MORNING. A COMPLEX OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY
APPROACH THE ARKLAMISS DELTA REGION EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. IF THE
STORMS MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT INTENSITY...THEN 50 TO 60 MPH WIND GUSTS
WOULD BE POSSIBLE. THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM REDEVELOPMENT LATE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING SHOULD SHIFT EAST OF THE DELTA REGION.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... THE ACTIVATION OF STORM
SPOTTERS...HAM RADIO OPERATORS...AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
IN SUPPORT OF SEVERE WEATHER OPERATIONS COULD BE NECESSARY SUNDAY.

***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***

Disaster Preps: Week 16

This will be the last week for making larger food purchases.  From here on, it's all about finishing your disaster supply kit.

Weekly Purchases: (items with * should be purchased for each family member)

• 1 can meat*
• 1 can vegetables*
• Heavy duty garbage bags
• Kleenex
• Quick energy snacks (granola bars, raisins, etc)

Action Items:

• We've encouraged you to look for Community Emergency Response Teams in your area.  Have you asked your local law enforcement about Neighborhood Watch?

NWS Jackson offers "S.A.F.E." Webpage

The National Weather Service - Jackson, MS Office is now offering a one-stop page for weather information.  Called the S.A.F.E. Page, for Situational Awareness For Everyone, it contains a wealth of information on developing weather situations.

When you visit the page, you'll see a link to a short video near the top that will give you a guided tour of the page.  You'll also find interactive radar and warning maps that are updated in real-time, along with storm report maps.  When weather watches are in effect, there will be scrolling text at the top of the page.  Graphical forecasts, Storm Prediction Center forecasts, and rainfall forecasts are also included.  Finally, a host of text products including the Hazardous Weather Outlook, Forecast Discussion, Special Weather Statements, and Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches and Warnings are in a tabbed area, offering quick access to important information.

You can click on the second link above, or find the page directly at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=safe.  Be sure to bookmark it, and visit often!

Disaster Preps: Week 15

You'll likely have some of this week's items around the house, so look around before heading out to buy!

Weekly Purchases:

• Extra batteries
• Masking tape
• Hammer
• Assorted nails
• Wood screws
• "L" brackets to secure furniture to walls

Action Items:

• Brace shelves and cabinets, and secure tall, heavy furniture to the walls for support.  This will help keep them upright in an emergency.
• October 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week.  Test your smoke detectors and practice your home fire escape plans.  Take a minute and stop by your local fire station to thank the firefighters who are away from their families. 

Weekend Rains

Swaths of heavy rainfall cut through sections of Mississippi this weekend.  Here's a look at rainfall totals compiled by the National Weather Service - Jackson, MS office.  First, a look at radar-estimated rainfall amounts:

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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
517 PM CDT MON OCT 1 2012

...WEEKEND STORM TOTAL RAINFALL GREATER THAN 3 INCHES THROUGH 7AM
   TODAY FOR THE WFO JACKSON COUNTY/PARISH WARNING AREA ...

LOCATION                       STORM TOTAL
===================              == ==

INDIANOLA MS                      8.30
CREW LAKE LA                      7.01
SUNFLOWER RIVER/SUNFLOWER MS      6.74
MOORHEAD MS                       6.55
BAYOU LAFOURCHE NR ALTO LA        6.41
BIG BLACK RIVER NR WEST MS        6.28
OAK RIDGE LA                      6.20
MACON LAKE AR                     6.14
RAYVILLE LA                       6.01
VAIDEN 4.8 WSW MS *               5.98
BELZONI MS                        5.90
LELAND 3.3ENE MS *                5.88
WASP LAKE MS                      5.66
TCHULA MS                         5.62
LAKE PROVIDENCE LA                5.59
VAIDEN MS                         5.56
SHAW 0.1 WSW MS *                 5.50
YALOBUSHA RIVER/WHALEY MS         5.46
VICKSBURG 17NW MS *               5.43
GREENWOOD LEFLORE AIRPORT MS      5.43 (THRU 4PM)
YAZOO CITY MS                     5.04
GREENVILLE MID DELTA AIRPORT MS   5.04 (THRU 4PM)
VICKSBURG 6.9NW MS *              4.91
HATTIESBURG 5SW MS                4.91
BASTOP LA                         4.90
LELAND 4.9ESE MS *                4.88
PURVIS MS                         4.85
ROLLING FORK MS                   4.70
VICKSBURG 2.2NE MS *              4.63
SATARTIA MS                       4.62
PORTLAND MS                       4.58
EUDORA AR                         4.54
PIONEER LA                        4.53
MONTEREY LA                       4.38
EUPORA 2E MS                      4.38
HATTIESBURG/SOUTH   MS            4.31
MISSISSIPPI RVR/VICKSBURG I-10 MS 4.28
LAKE CHICOT AR                    4.27
NATCHEZ MS                        4.20
FLORA 2.3S MS *                   4.20
DERMOTT 3NE MS *                  4.15
YAZOO CITY 5NNE                   4.10
BROOKLYN/SOUTH MS                 4.08
COLUMBUS LOCK AND DAM MS          4.00
NATCHEZ ADAMS COUNTY AIRPORT MS   4.00
VICKSBURG CITY MS                 3.96
BEEKMAN LA                        3.95
VICKSBURG 1.7SSW MS *             3.94
WINONA 5E MS                      3.93
ACKERMAN 4.9 W MS *               3.88
HATTIESBURG 0.7 NNW MS *          3.87
LAKE VILLAGE AR                   3.86
TENDAL LA                         3.85
HATTIESBURG CHAIN AIRPORT         3.77
MEADVILLE MS                      3.76
MEADVILLE 0.6SE MS *              3.76
BAYOU MACON NR EUDORA AR          3.71
HATTIESBURG 4.3 WSW *             3.68
COLUMBUS AFB MS                   3.62 (THRU 1PM)
CLINTON 0.6 WNW MS *              3.62
KOSCIUSKO 13SE MS                 3.60
HATTIESBURG 8.0WSW MS *           3.57
KOSCIUSKO MS                      3.53
MEADVILLE 5SE                     3.53
STARKVILLE 1.3NE MS *             3.50
CLEVELAND MS                      3.47
GRENADA 5NNE                      3.46
GRENADA 1.2S MS *                 3.46
STARKVILLE MS STATE MS            3.41
GRENADA 2.5SSE MS *               3.38
STARKVILLE 3.2E MS *              3.38
STARKVILLE 2.0SSE MS *            3.35
VICKSBURG TALLULAH AIRPORT        3.35 (THRU 4PM)
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT GREENVILLE   3.33
STARKVILLE 2.7WSW MS *            3.33
HAZLEHURST 0.8WSW MS *            3.29
FLORA 3.2N MS *                   3.26
BUDE - HOMOCHITTO NF              3.25
NATCHEZ 8.8S MS *                 3.25
NEW HEBRON 8.7WNW *               3.21
CROSSETT 2SSE AR                  3.20
BOUIE CK-HWY 49 NR HATTIESBURG MS 3.17
MEADVILLE 2SSE MS                 3.16
STARKVILLE 5.3S MS *              3.14
CRAWFORD 5W                       3.10
TOMBIGBEE NF NEAR FOREST MS       3.06
PRENTISS MS                       3.06
BOVINA MS                         3.06
GRENADA 6.2W MS *                 3.01
JACKSON 6.0NE MS *                3.01
RAYMOND 2.7E MS *                 3.00
NOXAPATER 3.3WSW MS *             3.00
HATTIESBURG/NORTH MS              3.00
CLAYTON LA                        3.00


* DENOTES COCORAHS REPORT

***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***