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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Warning for Mississippi

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued an elevated risk for flash flooding in parts of Mississippi this weekend. The main threat is expected on Sunday, May 24,, and Monday, May 25, according to the agency.

Residents are advised to stay weather aware and know where to go in case of evacuation. Authorities recommend identifying alternate routes to avoid flooded roads and following safety tips such as “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will provide updates on road conditions throughout the weekend, officials said.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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