Heavy rain fell across much of Jackson County during the overnight hours and it continues to rain in some areas this morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Jackson County and much of the surrounding area for today and tonight. The weather service indicates that there is a probability of some flooding along rivers and streams over the weekend.
The National Weather Service has also issued a Freeze Watch for Saturday night and early Sunday morning, indicating that temperatures could fall as low as the upper 20s.
As much as 2-4 inches of rain fell in some areas and the National Weather Service indicates that this creates a possibility for minor to moderate flooding along the Chipola and Apalachicola Rivers and other streams and creeks in the county. No widespread problems are expected, but if you live in an area that is prone to spring flooding, please exercise caution.
The change in the weather was brought on by a system moving inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the rain has now moved on to our East, but a chance of thunderstorms remains in the forecast through the afternoon. By tomorrow, though, it should be partly cloudy and cooler with lows Friday night in the mid-40s and highs on Saturday in the 50s. A freeze watch is in effect for Saturday night and Sunday morning, so you should protect your tender plants and take other normal precautions for a frost.
As of 8 a.m. this morning, our Two Egg area reporting station measured 1.48 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, bringing the total so far this year to 14.5 inches.
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