The difference of the circulation feature between the continuous torrential rain events in June 1998 and the historical similar events in Jiangxi was described.The 500hPa pattern is unfavonrable to the formation of the continuous torrential rain.However,the prevailing southwest jet and stable shear in the mesosphere and the lower troposphere,and the convergence line existed usually on the ground provide a favourable condition for the precipitation events.Under this condition,the thermodynamic effect in precipitation is obvious.