Forrest County, MS — Threat Level Today

As of Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET, Forrest County, Mississippi is at ELEVATED (49/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is MPRC fire 12.8 mi away.

Updated Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET · 14 federal data sources

49 /100
ELEVATED

Active threats affecting this area.

  • MPRC fire 12.8 mi away
  • Thunderstorms expected Sunday
  • 0.1% of MS customers without power

Current Signals

SignalStatus
WEATHER ALERTSNo active NWS alerts
ACTIVE WILDFIRESMPRC 12.8 mi · Holland Baxter Road 56.4 mi
RIVER FLOODINGAll nearby gauges normal
AIR QUALITYNo nearby monitor reporting
EARTHQUAKES (30D)M3.4 strongest in region
POWER GRIDMidwest at 76.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Mississippi customers out
FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D)None in Mississippi

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