Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Harrison County, MS
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NWS New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi until 5:30 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Mississippi
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS New Orleans LA. Effective from August 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM CDT until August 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi, including Long Beach and Pass Christian.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:32 AM CDT until 5:30 AM CDT on August 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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