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The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Rankin County in central Mississippi Scott County in central Mississippi Northeastern Simpson County in central Mississippi Northern Smith County in central Mississippi Until 245 PM CDT. At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Forest, Morton, Mendenhall, Raleigh, Pelahatchie, Hillsboro, Polkville, D'Lo, Puckett, Harperville, Braxton, Pulaski, White Oak, Burns, Homewood, Johns, Branch, Cato, Martinville and Leesburg.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.