Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 3 at 1:13AM CDT until October 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 11:13pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following
areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson,
Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson.
* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through Sunday evening.
* 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 showers and thunderstorms producing locally
heavy rainfall are expected starting today and continuing through
Sunday. A large area with rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches with
locally higher amounts of 8 to 10 inches is expected in the watch
area through Sunday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov