Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN

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WGUS84 KMEG 151533
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1033 AM CDT Sun Sep 15 2024

MSC017-095-151630-
/O.CON.KMEG.FA.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240915T1630Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chickasaw MS-Monroe MS-
1033 AM CDT Sun Sep 15 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
  counties, Chickasaw and Monroe.

* WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1033 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
    has fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Amory, Aberdeen, Okolona, New Wren, Prairie, Nettleton,
    Hatley, East Aberdeen, Wren, Becker, Binford, Bigbee, Egypt,
    Muldon, Strong, New Hamilton, Quincy and Leotis.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3407 8872 3409 8872 3409 8847 3375 8825
      3375 8832 3372 8833 3369 8837 3369 8840
      3368 8840 3367 8842 3366 8850 3365 8851
      3367 8850 3368 8872 3381 8872 3381 8878
      3407 8886


$$

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