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Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 5:01PM CDT until June 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Description

FFWJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Hinds County in central Mississippi...
South Central Madison County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Rankin County in central Mississippi...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 501 PM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain in Florence in southern Rankin County. Between 2 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jackson, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, Byram, Flowood, Richland,
Florence, Terry, Whites and Star.

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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