JACKSON, Miss. – Heavy rain pounded central Mississippi overnight, triggering a Flash Flood Warning in Jackson and nearby communities until 7:30 a.m. Friday. Drivers face hazardous travel on I-20 and I-55, with deep standing water reported in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, showers and thunderstorms will linger into Friday morning, dropping another half inch of rain in some neighborhoods. Areas with poor drainage are at highest risk, and officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary driving until waters recede.
Friday afternoon will bring more scattered storms, but activity should taper by evening. Rain chances remain at 40% Friday night, with temperatures falling into the upper 60s. Saturday could see one more round of showers before skies begin to clear late in the day…