Hurricane Ida will likely bring some heavy rainfall to the Commonwealth this week.
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the area.
Christopher Fisher is the Lead Forecaster there. He says the most significant precipitation will occur Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fisher says this will mostly be a rainfall event, but some gusty winds are possible. He also advises drivers to avoid water covered roads.
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Christopher Fisher-Lead Forecaster, NWS Jackson