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Flood Watch for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
Expires: June 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm
PRECAUTIONARY
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
LOCATIONS
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln, Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo.
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WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
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IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical Storm Arthur will bring widespread heavy rainfall with the potential of 4-8 inches along with locally higher amounts.

Heat Index: 101°

Humidity: 82% Dew Point: 79°
Wind: S 7 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1011 mb
Conditions as of 11:09am

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High of 88 under cloudy skies with a chance for scattered storms.

Wednesday Night

Scattered thunderstorms likely, otherwise overcast skies.

Daytime highs approaching 88 under cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms likely.

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