Carthage, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 25 feet, agricultural land and low areas along and
near the river begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 24.9 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and crest near 25.2 feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 25 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  24.9  Mon 6 pm CST 25.0  19.9  15.5


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...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 10F to 15F and wind
chills as low as 5F to 15F, especially in areas of extensive power
outages.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.



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