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Severe drought in Harrison County perfect recipe for wildfires

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-09-28 15:11:29

SUMMARY: As we go into October, the drought spell may become even drier. Ja’Colbi Rivers, the Harrison County Fire Chief, says these dry conditions are the breeding ground for wildfires. South Mississippi has already seen its fair share of wildfires, with some areas experiencing drought conditions. Chief Sullivan says the dry ground caused by the extreme drought can ultimately create large wildfires. He urges everyone to follow the burn bans and to wait for consistent rain to help get out of the drought and avoid further damage to their property.

South Mississippi has seen its fair share of wildfires putting half the state in a burn ban.

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6/17 Sam's “Still Rainy” Tuesday Evening Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-06-18 12:55:40

SUMMARY: 6/17 Sam’s “Still Rainy” Tuesday Evening Forecast reports that showers and storms, including a severe thunderstorm warning for Pearl River County earlier, have mostly calmed. Currently, a few showers remain east and northeast of Lucale, with just a chance of sprinkles overnight. Temperatures are warm and humid, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows near 78. Winds from the southwest at 10 mph sustain Gulf moisture. Showers may dwindle by midnight but could increase again before sunrise. Wednesday looks partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms, mainly diminishing by sunset, though rain chances remain into the evening.

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FIRST ALERT: Rain chances continue throughout the week (6/17/2025)

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-06-17 14:28:35

SUMMARY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue across South Mississippi, with periods of heavy rain and localized flash flooding possible through midweek. Tuesday afternoon saw a brief break for many, though storms lingered near Poplarville and northern Pearl River County. High humidity and cloud cover kept temperatures mostly in the 80s. The rainy pattern, driven by a trough between high-pressure systems, persists through Thursday and Friday. Rain chances decrease this weekend as a ridge builds, bringing drier conditions and rising temperatures into the 90s. Despite the heat and humidity, the tropics remain quiet for now, with no development expected over the next week.

Meteorologist Taylor Graham has the latest on rain chances continuing throughout the rest of the week.

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Sam Lucey's Friday Evening Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-06-16 07:32:52

SUMMARY: Sam Lucey’s Friday Evening Forecast reports that rainfall totals over the last 24 hours have significantly decreased compared to earlier in the week, with most areas receiving just a trace to under a quarter inch. Temperatures remain warm, reaching upper 80s to low 90s, maintaining a summerlike pattern. Tonight is mostly dry with a slight 20% chance of a stray shower and possible patchy fog early tomorrow. By tomorrow afternoon, showers and thunderstorms return with a 60% chance, increasing to 70% early next week. Rain chances are expected to decrease midweek, leading to hotter afternoon temperatures by late week.

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