Ridgeland, MS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 11:52AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures and wind chills can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 11:52AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas and North Mississippi. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures and wind chills can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 11:52AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 11:46AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 11:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 11:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain 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 11:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:29AM CST until February 20 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

Flood Advisory issued February 19 at 11:09AM CST until March 8 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Issaquena, Chicot and Washington Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Tensas, Jefferson, Warren and Madison Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until Saturday, March 08. * IMPACTS...At 40.5 feet, Shady Lane Drive becomes impassable. Long Lake Road becomes impassable just north of Cypress Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 35.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.5 feet Wednesday, February 26. - Action stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued February 19 at 11:09AM CST until March 9 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Issaquena, Chicot and Washington Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Tensas, Jefferson, Warren and Madison Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 09. * IMPACTS...At 44.5 feet, Road to Bunge Corporation grain elevators is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 39.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.5 feet Tuesday evening. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued February 19 at 11:09AM CST until March 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Issaquena, Chicot and Washington Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Tensas, Jefferson, Warren and Madison Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 17. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Water begins to enter the Carthage Point Road area south of Natchez. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 43.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.0 feet Thursday, February 27. - Action stage is 38.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:02AM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northern portions of central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very cold conditions and low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:02AM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Wind chills as low as 3 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central and south Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very cold conditions and low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Flood Advisory issued February 19 at 10:27AM CST until February 28 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi... Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...Missouri... Mississippi River at Memphis Mississippi River Above Tiptonville For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Memphis. * WHEN...Until Friday, February 28. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, In Arkansas, the evacuation route from camps south of Hopefield Chute is cut off. Water is lapping at the levee near Sulcer Road west of South Lake. River is touching the levee at Blue Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet Sunday morning. - Action stage is 28.0 feet. - Flood stage is 34.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued February 19 at 10:27AM CST until March 3 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi... Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...Missouri... Mississippi River at Memphis Mississippi River Above Tiptonville For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 03. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, In Mississippi, roads to the hunting camps in the Buck Lake and Flower Lake areas are flooded. South evacuation road from Bordeaux Island is flooded. In Arkansas, the road to the fields inside the levee south of Horseshoe Lake are covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 26.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet Sunday evening. - Action stage is 27.0 feet. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:00AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River At Edinburg affecting Leake County. Pearl River Near Carthage affecting Leake County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River at Edinburg. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding is occurring south of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:00AM CST until February 24 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River At Edinburg affecting Leake County. Pearl River Near Carthage affecting Leake County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Carthage. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low areas along and near the river is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:49AM CST until February 20 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:49AM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Columbia. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:47AM CST until February 21 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River at West. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and lowland become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:47AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, Water begins to cover Warrior's Trail Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 29.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:47AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bentonia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.5 feet, there is extensive flooding of agricultural land along and near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.8 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:40AM CST until February 21 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Sunflower River at Sunflower. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become inundated. Jeffcoat road west of river gage floods * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 9:09AM CST until February 22 at 10:30AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George and Greene Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, flooding of lowlands continues and some roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 8:47AM CST until February 20 at 3:36AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the river also begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. This long duration of subfreezing temperatures can cause water pipes to burst.