Rain Chances Linger in Central Mississippi

Meteorologist warns of lingering showers and thunderstorms through the week

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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16 WAPT meteorologist Nick Lacour has the latest weather outlook for central Mississippi, as the region continues to see rain chances linger into the evening and early Monday. While the threat for severe thunderstorms has ended, heavy rain has triggered some flash flood warnings, and more unsettled weather is expected through the week.

Why it matters

Residents in central Mississippi need to remain vigilant for changing weather conditions, as the lingering rain and potential for strong storms could impact travel, outdoor activities, and daily routines over the next several days.

The details

The heavy rain that triggered flash flood warnings has come to an end, but showers and sporadic thunderstorms will continue into the overnight hours and into Monday morning. By late Monday morning, the cloud cover will start to clear out, but a few isolated showers and thunderstorms may still develop as a cold front stalls in the area. The next significant chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms arrives by Wednesday, and meteorologists will be closely monitoring the situation.

  • Rain chances will linger into tonight and early tomorrow (March 9, 2026).
  • Any lingering showers and thunderstorms will clear out by late morning on Monday (March 10, 2026).
  • A few isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop on Monday (March 10, 2026) as a cold front stalls in the area.
  • The next good opportunity for numerous showers and thunderstorms arrives by this upcoming Wednesday (March 12, 2026).

The players

Nick Lacour

A 16 WAPT meteorologist providing the weather outlook for central Mississippi.

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What they’re saying

“Make sure to have severe weather alerts enabled since the next few days appear to remain fairly active between now and next Wednesday.”

— Nick Lacour, Meteorologist (WAPT)

What’s next

Meteorologists will be closely monitoring the weather situation and providing updates as the week progresses, especially with the potential for more widespread showers and thunderstorms arriving by Wednesday.

The takeaway

Residents in central Mississippi should remain vigilant for changing weather conditions over the next several days, as the region continues to see lingering rain chances and the potential for strong storms that could impact daily routines and travel.