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WGUS74 KJAN 252303
FFSJAN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
603 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

MSC035-073-260300-
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Forrest MS-Lamar MS-
603 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR PETAL AND PORTIONS OF FORREST COUNTY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR FORREST AND SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR COUNTIES...

At 603 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Petal 
and portions of Forrest County. Flash flooding is already occurring 
from earlier rainfall.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Petal and portions of Forrest 
County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hattiesburg, Petal, West Hattiesburg, Purvis, McLaurin, Rock Hill, 
  Sunrise, Brooklyn, Maxie and Macedonia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3143 8915 3100 8915 3100 8914 3091 8914
      3092 8920 3097 8934 3100 8934 3101 8935
      3101 8942 3100 8942 3103 8950 3143 8935

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

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