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January 22, 2013. Weather Briefing for the “Ark-La-Miss” region. NWS JACKSON, MS. Overview. Quiet weather mostly this week Quick shot of rain mid-week Dry for the weekend Another storm system next week Look at the rivers Update on Jackson, MS (KDGX) radar. 30 day rainfall and
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January 22, 2013 Weather Briefingfor the “Ark-La-Miss” region NWS JACKSON, MS
Overview • Quiet weather mostly this week • Quick shot of rain mid-week • Dry for the weekend • Another storm system next week • Look at the rivers • Update on Jackson, MS (KDGX) radar
30 day rainfall and Departure from normal Observed rainfall Rainfall departure from normal
Minor-Moderate Flooding • Pearl River in flood—but cresting and should start to go down. • Big Black River in flood
Jackson radar upgraded over the weekend • Should be up for observation this afternoon • Return to service potentially by tomorrow • For more information about Dual-Pol and products: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=dualpolupgrade
Summary • Quiet weather mostly this week • Quick shot of rain mid-week • Dry for the weekend; cool early and warming for late weekend • Another storm system next week • River flooding continues on Pearl and Big Black • Jackson area radar (KDGX) upgrade almost complete
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