Here is an update concerning the heavy rain threat:
- There is a threat of heavy rainfall/flash flooding Friday and Friday night
- The area of greatest threat is across southwest MS and the adjacent LA parishes
Overview:
WHAT: MARGINAL RISK and SLIGHT RISK of Heavy Rain that could lead to flash flooding
WHEN: Friday and into Friday night
WHERE: All of southeast LA and southern MS
CONFIDENCE: We are confident there will be showers and thunderstorms across the area. We have less confidence that any of them will result in heavy rainfall/flash flooding
Impacts:
- Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is currently forecast. Locally higher amounts are expected.
- High rainfall rates will quickly lead to runoff with ponding of water in low lying areas and localized flash flooding.