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Stay informed with the latest weather update for the Ark-La-Miss region from NWS Jackson, MS. Expect quiet weather this week, with a quick shower mid-week and a dry weekend. Keep an eye out for another storm system next week and monitor river levels, particularly the Pearl and Big Black Rivers. The Jackson area radar (KDGX) has been upgraded. For more information and updates, visit: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=dualpolupgrade. Thank you for watching NWS Jackson’s Multi-Media Weather Briefing! For feedback or suggestions, contact us at 601-936-2189 or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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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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