Rankin County warns of heavy rain up to 7 to 8 inches
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that the week ahead looks to be a wet one, with locally heavy rainfall forecast from Monday through Tuesday evening. The post said some parts of the state could receive as much as 7 to 8 inches of rain by week’s end.
The sheriff’s office is the primary law enforcement agency for Rankin County, Mississippi, and routinely issues public safety and emergency notices to residents. Local agencies often use social media to alert the public quickly when weather threats develop.
Significant rainfall over a short period can increase the risk of flash flooding, road closures and hazardous driving conditions. Officials generally advise residents to stay weather aware, monitor local forecasts and avoid driving through standing or moving floodwater.
The post urged residents to remain alert so they can act if the forecast for severe weather changes. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
