Flash Flood Warning

the National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a flash flood warning for southern Harrison County in Southern Mississippi Southwestern Jackson County in Southern Mississippi until 1:45 a.m. central daylight time at 10:42 p.m. central daylight time the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in GF for between 3 and 5 in of rain have fallen additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 in are possible in the worn 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 SL flooding include Gulfport bxi Long Beach St Martin Diberville ladimer and gulport Airport this includes the following interstates Interstate 10 and Mississippi between mile markers 30 and 48 Interstate 110 in Mississippi near Mile Marker 1 in between mile marker 3 and 4 turn around don't drown when encountering flooded roads most of flood deaths occur in vehicles be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding be aware of of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads repeating a flash flood warning has been issued until 1:45 a.m. central daylight time Thursday for the following counties in Mississippi Harrison and Jackson the National Weather Service in New Orleans