Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Jackson MS
417 AM CDT Thu May 16 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 Monticello, Newellton, Winnsboro,
Vicksburg, Roxie, Jackson, West Hattiesburg, Bude, West Ferriday,
Port Gibson, Pearl, Wesson, Brandon, Brookhaven, Forest,
Conehatta, New Hebron, Morton, Mendenhall, Fayette, Union,
Bassfield, Taylorsville, Quitman, Shubuta, Natchez, Vidalia,
Lumberton, Raleigh, Collins, Prentiss, Purvis, Newton, Mount
Olive, Waterproof, Columbia, Tallulah, Heidelberg, Harrisonburg,
Laurel, Richland, Ferriday, Stonewall, Hattiesburg, Magee,
Meadville, Rayville, Meridian, Crystal Springs, Bay Springs,
Hazlehurst, Jonesville, Decatur, Delhi, and St. Joseph
417 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* 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 tonight through Saturday morning.

* 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 Saturday morning will
    bring the potential for 2 to 4 inches of rainfall, with
    locally higher amounts possible.
  - 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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SW

Flood Watch
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
401 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

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Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Northern Tangipahoa-
Central Tangipahoa-Northern Livingston-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Walthall-
Including the cities of Darlington, Bogalusa, Amite, Robert,
Brusly, Walker, Gillsburg, Salem, Clinton, Hammond, Fort Adams,
Felps, Kentwood, Franklinton, Wilmer, Bayou Sorrel, Greensburg,
McComb, Port Allen, Gloster, Easleyville, Baton Rouge, Spillman,
Tickfaw, Lettsworth, Enon, Liberty, Plaquemine, Roseland,
Independence, Wakefield, Jackson, New Roads, Livonia, Denham
Springs, Dexter, Montpelier, White Castle, Livingston, Smithdale,
Centreville, Addis, Woodville, St. Francisville, Tylertown, and
Dolorosa
401 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
  parishes, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
  Iberville, Northern Livingston, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe
  Coupee, St. Helena, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West
  Feliciana and southern Mississippi, including the following
  counties, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* 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...
  - Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the area
    beginning tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.
    3 to 6 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts
    will be possible, enhancing the flash flooding threat.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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