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Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:21 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following counties, Harrison and Jackson. * WHEN...Until 430 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 121 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Pass Christian, St. Martin, D'iberville, Latimer, Gulf Hills, Gulf Park Estates and Gulfport Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:12 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY THROUGH 200 PM CDT ... At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds over Big Point, or 8 miles northeast of Escatawpa, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Escatawpa, Hurley, Big Point, Wade, and Vancleave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && FUNNEL CLOUDS...POSSIBLE; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:32 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following county, Jackson. * WHEN...Until 230 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1232 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vancleave, Wade and Hurley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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