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Mississippi Braces for Floods and Tornadoes
18 Jun
Summary
- Flash flood warning, flood watch, and tornado watch issued for Hattiesburg.
- Heavy rainfall expected to cause flooding in low-lying areas and urban settings.
- Tornado watch in effect for 13 Mississippi counties until 5 p.m. today.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and its surrounding areas are currently facing a severe weather threat, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple alerts. A flash flood warning is in effect due to significant rainfall, with projections of an additional 2 to 3 inches, leading to potential flooding in urban areas, highways, and low-lying regions.
Mayor Toby Barker urged residents to make safe decisions and avoid unnecessary travel. He specifically advised against driving through flooded roads, emphasizing the danger of flash floods. The warning highlights the risk of flooding for small creeks, streams, and underpasses.
In addition to the flood warnings, a tornado watch has been issued for 13 counties, including Forrest and Lamar Counties, remaining active until 5 p.m. on June 18. A broader flood watch is in place through the evening of June 19, with specific flood warnings issued for rivers like Black Creek, Chickasawhay River, and Tallahala Creek.
Residents can access sandbags at Hattiesburg Fire Station #1 and the Forrest County Emergency Operations Center for flood preparedness.
