Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 11:15PM CDT until May 7 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the
following county, Wayne.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1115 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 and 2 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...
Waynesboro, West King, Woodwards, Boice, Hiwannee, Whistler,
Winchester, Eucutta, Denham, Gretna, Strengthford and
Lightsey.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Wayne, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov