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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
957 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
  Counties.

  Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

&&

MSC049-149-170300-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0057.250516T1800Z-250519T1200Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.250516T1800Z.250517T1200Z.250518T1800Z.NO/
957 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river
  begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon and continue to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Big Black River
Bovina         28.0  27.9  Fri 9 am CDT 28.3  28.0  27.6


&&

LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
      3218 9065 3204 9102


$$

7

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
957 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
  Counties.

  Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

&&

MSC089-163-170300-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-250520T0000Z/
/BTAM6.2.ER.250511T0132Z.250514T1700Z.250519T0600Z.NO/
957 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Black River near Bentonia.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is
  occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Big Black River
Bentonia       22.0  24.4  Fri 9 am CDT 23.7  22.8  21.6


&&

LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3291 9006 3285 8987
      3272 8996 3245 9052


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

&&

MSC077-170300-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250517T1200Z/
/MTCM6.1.ER.250514T2103Z.250515T1830Z.250516T1800Z.NO/
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and
  agricultural land near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will continue falling.
  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

           Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location   Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Pearl River
Monticello 22.0  22.1  Fri 9 am CDT 21.3  20.2  18.8


&&

LAT...LON 3140 9008 3155 9017 3168 9019 3169 9005
      3155 9002 3140 8992


$$

7

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and
  Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl
  River County.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&

LAC103-MSC045-109-170645-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250525T0900Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250512T1315Z.250525T0000Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 25TH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 25.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
  throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
  vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
  the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be
  closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
    feet Monday evening. The river is expected to fall below
    flood stage on Saturday, May 24th.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and
  Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl
  River County.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&

LAC117-MSC109-170645-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250524T0000Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250518T0600Z.250523T1312Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 23RD...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until Friday, May 23.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
  will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
  inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
    feet early Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall
    below flood stage on Friday, May 23rd.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969


$$

PG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama...

  Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Clarke
  and Choctaw Counties.

For the Tombigbee River...including Coffeeville Dam - upstream,
Coffeeville Dam, Leroy...Minor flooding is forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC023-025-129-171400-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250519T1800Z/
/CLDA1.1.ER.250513T1346Z.250516T1315Z.250519T1200Z.UU/
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock
  should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river
  begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 33.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 33.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday morning and continue falling to 22.5 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3231 8805 3232 8791 3178 8809 3160 8804
      3160 8810 3178 8822


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...

  Tombigbee River Near Leroy affecting Clarke and Washington
  Counties.

For the Tombigbee River...including Coffeeville Dam - upstream,
Coffeeville Dam, Leroy...Minor flooding is forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC025-129-171400-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-250520T2230Z/
/LRYA1.1.ER.250513T2200Z.250513T2215Z.250520T1630Z.NO/
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River near Leroy.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, flooding of low lying farm and
  pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to
  higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of
  river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 26.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3160 8810 3160 8804 3149 8786 3114 8792
      3114 8802 3149 8793


$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
324 AM EDT Fri May 16 2025

FLZ108-112-114-161530-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-250517T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
324 AM EDT Fri May 16 2025 /224 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
331 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ALZ011>015-017>050-172345-
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
331 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the
National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

There is a marginal to slight (level 1 to 2 of 5) risk for severe
storms from around midnight tonight through daybreak Saturday
morning, generally along and north of the Interstate 20 corridor.
The
main threat will be damaging winds and large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms that may
develop Saturday afternoon and evening across the southern half of
Central Alabama. Any storms that form will be capable of hail and
damaging winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed
from late tonight through Saturday night.

$$

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