Deadly Flash Flooding Predicted In Mississippi As Tropical Storm Cindy Rages On Only In Your State

This week has seen scorching temperatures across the nation and unfortunately for residents of Mississippi, that’s not the worst of it. Tropical Storm Cindy is delivering heavy rainfall and could cause potential flash flooding in the Lower Mississippi Valley. This newly-formed storm from the Gulf of Mexico could cause other extreme weather conditions, including high winds and even tornados. Here’s the latest on how Mississippi may be affected by the storm:

Tropical Storm Cindy has formed in the northwest Gulf of Mexico, resulting in extreme weather conditions for the Gulf Coast States.

The Weather Channel

As this tropical storm continues to rage, accumulated moisture has caused heavy rainfall and flooding in southern Mississippi.

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Coastal areas may experience extreme weather conditions such as rip tides and tornados.

KOMUnews/flickr According to authorities, a 10-year-old boy in Fort Morgan, Alabama was killed in a devastating accident resulting from this dangerous storm.

A Tornado Watch is in effect in southern Mississippi until 7 p.m. CDT.

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The town of Wiggins has received the highest amounts of rainfall yet, an incredible 8.5 inches in a 24-hour period.

Mississippi Wildlife/YouTube Although southern Mississippi is not in the projected forecast path for later this week, residents are still to be on high alert for changing conditions and deadly flash floods.

Our thoughts go out to anyone who is facing these extreme weather conditions. For helpful information regarding forecasts and weather radars, be sure to follow the National Weather Service Hurricane Center on Facebook here.

The Weather Channel

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According to authorities, a 10-year-old boy in Fort Morgan, Alabama was killed in a devastating accident resulting from this dangerous storm.

Tabitha Kaylee Hawk/flickr

Mississippi Wildlife/YouTube

Although southern Mississippi is not in the projected forecast path for later this week, residents are still to be on high alert for changing conditions and deadly flash floods.

For a glimpse into these worsening conditions along the Gulf Coast, watch the brief video below courtesy of Wochit News:

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