Which MS Coast counties are expected to see most rain from potential tropical system?
National Weather Service forecasting shows that South Mississippi faces a deluge of heavy rain with a tropical system expected to form in the western Gulf of Mexico and move into the area over the weekend.
If Potential Tropical Cyclone 3 follows current forecast models, heavy rain will start to impact the Mississippi Gulf Coast Friday afternoon with the chance of precipitation increasing throughout the day. The area is expected to be on the eastern side of the storm, which is typically home to the worst conditions.
“The main threat of heavy rain will occur Friday night through Saturday,” the National Weather Service reported on Thursday, noting that the period should last about 36 hours.
The most rain is expected to fall in Southeast Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and the Florida Panhandle over the next five days.
A map released Thursday morning by the National Weather Service out of New Orleans shows that the heaviest rains in Mississippi will take place across the state’s three coastal counties - Hancock, Harrison and Jackson. Eight to 10 inches of rain are forecast to fall in that area through Tuesday. George County could also see similar rainfall totals.
Further inland, Pearl River County and Stone County are expected to see 6-8 inches of rain.
State-wide, most of the precipitation will take place east of the U.S. 55 corridor if the storm follows its predicted path.
This story was originally published June 17, 2021 at 3:05 PM.
