Chase Franks is a Meteorologist at WTOK-TV. With a deep passion for weather and extensive experience in storm chasing, he focuses on themes such as climate change, sustainability, and regional interest, aiming to inform and engage the Central Mississippi community. Chase has been featured in various outlets including FOX 40 WDBD TV Jackson MS, WLBT, and KSLA News 12.
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Chase Franks focuses on local news and events, with a significant emphasis on weather-related content, particularly severe storms. Given this focus, individuals or organizations involved in community events or those providing insights into weather patterns would be well-suited for outreach.
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Published Jun. 17, 2026 at 10:57 AM CEST | Updated 5 minutes ago
By: Chase Franks
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect as the remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur move across the region. The main concern is significant flash flooding, with widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches expected through Friday and isolated amounts of 6 to 8 inches possible, especially south and east of the Jackson metro. Saturated ground and repeated rounds of heavy rain could lead to rapidly developing flash flooding, flooded roads, rising creeks and streams, and dangerous travel conditions.
Saturday will feature the highest coverage of storms, especially during the afternoon and evening, while rain chances begin to decrease Sunday as temperatures climb back toward 90 degrees. Humidity will remain high, with heat index values approaching 100 degrees at times.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We will stay in an active summer weather pattern this week, with daily chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.
A Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms remains in place across parts of Central Mississippi tomorrow as an unsettled weather pattern continues.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms remains in place through Wednesday across parts of Central Mississippi. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Localized flash flooding is also possible where storms repeatedly move over the same areas.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the day, with a few stronger storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding. Patchy dense fog will develop early this morning across Mississippi, reducing visibility in some areas.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Hot and mainly dry weather has settled across central Mississippi as a strong ridge of high pressure continues to build over the region. This pattern will remain in place through the weekend and into early next week, bringing increasing heat, humidity, and very limited chances for rainfall.
By: Allison Martinez, Kristin Walla, Chase Franks, Hunter Williams, KC Sherman, Hunter Williams, KC Sherman
A weak cold front will move through Central Texas this afternoon, bringing our best opportunity for rain over the next several days.
By: Allison Martinez, Kristin Walla, Chase Franks, Hunter Williams, KC Sherman, Hunter Williams, KC Sherman
The next several days will see high temperatures just under the 100-degree mark. Whether it's 99°F or 100°F, it'll still be very hot.
