Forecast Rainfall Amounts

(Wednesday, October 28, 2009) – Based on current rainfall projections from the GFS gridded data and Hydrological Prediction Center rainfall in West TN will be between 2 and 3 inches with locally higher amounts (see graphic – * denotes Jackson’s location) .   This is for the period through 7 AM Saturday morning.

The 7 PM Tuesday GFS gridded data projected the Jackson area to receive around 3.08″ between 7 AM Thursday to 7 PM Friday.

A flash flood watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning.  Area residents should flash flood safety rules and be prepared to take action should a flash flood warning be issued.