BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show the chances of rain are not going away and neither is the chances of flash flooding. The National Weather Service warns localized heavy rainfall in southwest Mississippi could cause flash flooding through Friday.

Tuesday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 80 percent with showers and storms possible into the evening.  NWS Jackson warns localized rain totals from thunderstorms could be between two to four inches in some areas through Friday. Low lying areas, urban places and other areas could be at risk.

Rain chances continue Wednesday and Thursday with 80 percent chances of rain. The forecasted highs are 81 and 83 for those days. Friday’s rain chances drop to 50 percent and the temperature will start to climb to a high of 86.

NWS Jackson forecasts the high to return to 90 degrees again on Saturday with a 50 percent chance of rain. Sunday and Monday’s rain chances jump right back up to 70 percent with highs forecast at 92 degrees.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports there are no tropical disturbances predicted in the next 48 hours or seven days. We will continue to monitor tropical storm development in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to NWS Jackson records, Lincoln County recorded five straight days of measurable rainfall. The longest streak of measurable rainfall came in June, 1983 with 13 straight days of rainfall ending on June 27. If the forecasts hold true, the July 2024 streak of rainy days could end up in the top 10. The streak has to reach 9 to tie a records set in 2004 and 1957.

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