Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 1:33PM CDT until May 26 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following
counties, Hancock and Harrison.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 133 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
training thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2
inches of rain have fallen. Concern is focused in areas that
have already seen excessive rainfall totals over the past
several days, where ongoing river flooding and impacts to
low-lying areas continues.
- 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...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Kiln and Shoreline
Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov