Active AlertsPetal, MS

Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 10:57 AM Jan. 8
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, in central Mississippi, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison MS, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith. In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee and Winston. In south central Mississippi, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln and Marion. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest, Jones and Lamar.
When: From Friday morning through Friday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall within a short period time. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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