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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 1/25/24
SUMMARY: 3-6 inches. This has caused an abundance of rain and an abundance of mud, making it difficult to defend their state titles in baseball and softball. The area has received a lot of rain over the past few days, averaging anywhere from 3-6 inches. The rain has caused an abundance of mud, resulting in challenges for the sports teams trying to defend their state titles in baseball and softball. Despite the rain, the area is finally drying out, at least for a little while. However, there is a potential for dense, patchy fog over the next couple of nights and a low risk of severe storms with cooler temperatures set to return.
The rain has slacked up, but dense fog could hinder our AM commute
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SUMMARY: In Monroe County, several people, including children, faced a potentially deadly situation. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that a 911 caller reported being stranded on a sandbar in Town Creek, in the Bigby area. Sheriff Kevin Crook stated that seven individuals were surrounded by rushing water. A deputy went home to Amory, retrieved his boat, and, along with a state wildlife officer, rescued the stranded group. The sheriff noted that the water rose rapidly due to a storm miles upstream, creating a deceptive and dangerous situation for the swimmers.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says seven people were rescued after being trapped on a sandbar.
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