Tropical moisture will continue to surge north across the state, over the next few days

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Tropical downpours surging into Mississippi, Saturday afternoon

Copious amounts of gulf moisture will continue to surge north across the state around a broad area of low pressure in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico.

This low will move slowly to the north and northeast over the next few days, spreading numerous showers and a few thunderstorms across the state. 

(This area was being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, for the possibility of tropical cyclone organization, but upper level winds are expected to remain unfavorable for development at this time.)

In addition, a upper level low over Texas will aid in pulling moisture to the north across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas, over the next few days, with rain and a few thunderstorms possible at anytime. 

With a very tropical airmass in place over the state, some areas will likely receive several inches of rainfall by mid next week.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible, with localized higher amounts on Sunday, mainly south of Interstate 20, with an additional 2 to 4 inches or more possible, through the upcoming work week.

As a result, flash flooding may become an issue for some areas over the next several days.

(NOAA-GOES WATER VAPOR SATELLITE IMAGE-MOISTURE SURGES NORTH)

The bottom line: Showers and thunderstorms are likely over the next several days, with several inches of rainfall possible, especially across parts of Central and Southern Mississippi. Rain could be locally heavy at times, leading to flash flooding by mid next week.

The Jackson Weather Examiner will continue to monitor this developing weather situation, but be prepared for a very wet stretch of weather ahead.