Laurel, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Mississippi,
including the following counties, in east central Mississippi,
Clarke and Jasper. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest,
Jones and Lamar.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A quick one to two inches within a short amount of time over
already saturated soils will likely lead to flash flooding.
- 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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