Jackson, MS – The National Weather Service Jackson has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, and southeast Arkansas, where heavy rain and possible flash flooding are expected from 9 PM Saturday through Sunday afternoon.
The watch includes communities such as Jackson, Vicksburg, Greenwood, Yazoo City, Natchez, Monroe, Greenville, and Lake Village.
Forecasters warn that slow-moving and training thunderstorms could produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, leading to excessive runoff that may flood rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. Rain totals could climb to 2–4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible by early Sunday.
The NWS advises residents in flood-prone areas to monitor forecasts closely and be ready to move to higher ground if Flash Flood Warnings are issued. Driving is discouraged in flooded areas, as most flood fatalities occur in vehicles.
For safety resources and real-time updates, visit weather.gov/safety/flood or monitor local emergency alerts.
