Saturday, September 18, 2021

.Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Possible



Special Weather Statement
West Tennessee Weather Online Jackson TN
1159 AM CDT SAT SEP 18 2021

...A SLIGHT RISK OF EXCESSIVE RAINFALL EXISTS FOR PORTIONS OF THE
CENTRAL GULF COAST/MID-SOUTH ...

Abundant moisture continues to impact areas along the central Gulf Coast, Deep South and broader Tennessee Valley within confluent flow east of former Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas. 

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

Slow-moving thunderstorms continue to drift across parts of the Tennessee Valley and Mid-South this aftn. Rainfall rates of 2+"/hr are likely to persist, producing 2-3" of rainfall with local amounts above 5". Flash flooding is likely.

What to do During a Flood Warning or Flash Flood Warning

* Do not walk through flowing water. Most drownings occur during flash floods. ...
* Remember the phrase ?Turn Around, Don't Drown!? Don't drive through flooded roads. Cars can be swept away in only two feet of moving water.
* Do not drive around road barriers.

WTWO/WPC

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