Lafayette County EMA warns of wind, flooding as remnants of Isaias move through area

Lafayette County EMA warned that the remnants of Isaias were moving through Lafayette County, bringing strong wind and heavy rain. The agency said a wind advisory was in effect until 8 p.m., with gusts expected to reach 40 to 50 mph.

The agency warned that tree limbs and power lines could come down. People who encounter a downed power line should stay away and report it to their power company, according to Lafayette County EMA.

A flood watch was in effect through 7 a.m. Sunday. About 1 inch of rain was expected in Oxford, with the heaviest rainfall expected between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Low spots and ditches could flood quickly, and motorists were advised to turn around if water covered a road.

Lafayette County EMA said the rain and wind were expected to ease in the evening. Sunday was forecast to be sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. The agency advised people traveling Sunday to watch for limbs and debris on roads and to make sure Wireless Emergency Alerts were enabled on their phones.

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