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MDOT closed Highway 57 south of Vancleave due to flooding at Quave Road last week. More roads flooded and the rivers are rising as a result of heavy rains that fell Thursday, June 29, 2017.
    

Heavy rain that moved through Thursday evening left yards and streets flooded as the saturated ground could not hold more water.

Waters receded after the rain moved out, but people were reporting on social media that some houses were taking on water, pools were overflowing and streets were impassable.

The good news is the heavy rains are not expected to continue through the holiday weekend, according to the weather service forecast. Although afternoon rain showers are always a possibility during this time of year.

There is a 40 percent chance of rain Friday, dropping to 30 percent Sunday. Monday and the Fourth of July should be mostly clear and sunny, although the heat index is expected to rise into the triple digits.

The heat index, or how hot it actually feels, tends to be 10 to 15 degrees higher than the actual temperature. Temperatures are forecast to peak in the low 90s each day, so take precaution with any outdoor activities.