Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Jackson MS
947 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024

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Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Warren-
Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Heidelberg, Monticello, Waterproof,
Taylorsville, West Ferriday, West Hattiesburg, Roxie, Newellton,
Bassfield, Jonesville, Lumberton, Columbia, Brandon, Richland,
New Hebron, Vicksburg, Vidalia, Raleigh, Shubuta, Newton,
Stonewall, Laurel, Meridian, Tallulah, Morton, Wesson, Meadville,
Pearl, Harrisonburg, Prentiss, Delhi, Jackson, Bude, Purvis,
Crystal Springs, Union, St. Joseph, Collins, Mount Olive, Port
Gibson, Magee, Bay Springs, Hattiesburg, Conehatta, Decatur,
Winnsboro, Rayville, Brookhaven, Hazlehurst, Fayette, Natchez,
Forest, Quitman, Mendenhall, and Ferriday
947 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following
  parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin LA, Madison LA, Richland
  and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams,
  Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin MS, Hinds,
  Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lauderdale,
  Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith
  and Warren.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall Thursday night through Friday night will bring
    the potential for 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with locally
    higher amounts.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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