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Practice sun safety in the hot summer months
Summer is in the air. And so is plenty of sunshine.
Tornado Watch until 5 PM for coastal Mississippi
A Tornado Watch is in effect for ALL of coastal Mississippi.
First Alert: Showers likely. Coastal and flash flooding possible.
Storms may produce locally heavy rainfall, possibly resulting in flash flooding across the area Thursday and possibly into Friday.
Tropical moisture will increase rain chances this week; may prolong Mississippi River flooding
Tropical moisture may give us heavy rain in South Mississippi this week.
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Tornado Watch until 6 PM for coastal Mississippi
Watch out for mainly damaging straight-line winds. A few tornadoes will be possible somewhere in the watch area as well.
Hurricane Preparedness - Assembling Disaster Supplies
You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath.
Hurricane Preparedness - Develop an Evacuation Plan
If you are in an evacuation zone, figure out today where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate.
Wet weather possible at times during Thunder Over the Sound
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in coastal Mississippi’s forecast for Saturday
Tropical disturbance near Florida remains no threat to South MS
Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible over portions of the Florida peninsula during the next day or so. No South MS impacts expected.
May meteor shower reaching its peak
This year, peak nights will be Saturday night into early Sunday as well as Sunday night into early Monday.
Wetter than normal April in the books
Heavy rain occurred almost every Thursday of the month
Heavy rain and thunderstorms this afternoon & evening
Some of Thursday's thunderstorms may become severe, causing warnings and possibly damage.
Severe weather risk moves out of South Mississippi, minor wind damage reported
Tornadoes and damaging winds will be the main threats to watch
A heaping helping of April showers
Up to two inches of heavy rain possible Thursday and Thursday night. Severe weather possible but not likely.
Caesar, MS tornado of April 2 1974
This particular tornado on April 2 1974 cost dozens of thousands of dollars as it damaged homes and farm buildings in the Caesar area.
Warm and wet April ahead based on latest outlook
As a spring drought develops in the South, April showers could be the key to fixing the rainfall deficit
WATCH LIVE: Spacewalking astronauts replace more station batteries
Spacewalking astronauts are replacing more batteries outside the International Space Station
Tropical Storm Iba forms near Brazil in late March
The South Atlantic Ocean rarely ever sees storms forming there
Cold front brings a few showers and thunderstorms for Monday
While severe damaging weather will be possible in South Mississippi today, it will be unlikely.
Big “extratropical” system impacting central & east U.S.
Our windy conditions this week are thanks to a strong extratropical system which is impacting the central and east U.S.
Showers and storms likely on Sunday afternoon
We're keeping an eye out for showers and storms through the afternoon! Some could become strong with heavy rain.
Carnival Season Finale: Warm and maybe wet, then chilly and dry
Warm and maybe wet this weekend. Chilly and dry next week.
Winter may make a comeback for Mardi Gras
Much cooler air is on track to move in early in March.
Deceivingly dry despite frequent February showers
Somehow our monthly rain totals are actually below normal
Clouds and rain to steal sunshine away again this week
Enjoy the sunshine while you can. More clouds and shower are expected to return
Some weekend parades have a chance for rain
The chance for rain in South Mississippi will be low on Saturday, high on Saturday night, and none on Sunday.
Finally cooler by Sunday
A weekend cold front will clear us up, dry us out, and cool us down
Possible heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday
Strong to severe thunderstorms possible but not likely in South Mississippi
Dreary weather pattern continues this week; flooding rains possible in Northern Mississippi
The year without sunshine continues this week for South Mississippi.
Warm and dry February so far, outlook also warm
Staying warm for the next two weeks, then cooler for early March?
Heavy downpours possible on Tuesday
The WLOX First Alert Weather Team is keeping an eye on the chance for a line of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Pollen arriving ahead of schedule
Signs of an early spring have been recently spotted in South Mississippi.
Near-record heat in early February. Then, a taste of winter.
Springlike through Thursday. Then, cooler Friday.
Windy and chilly Tuesday, freeze tonight
Freezing temperatures possible tonight into Wednesday morning
Low risk of severe storms for Wednesday
The chance for severe weather is low today, but heavy rain is looking very likely.
Will it be warm or cold this week? Yes
Our up and down temperature roller coaster continues this week for South Mississippi. Heavy rain will be possible on Wednesday.
Temperatures tumble overnight
The risk for severe weather has ended across South Mississippi.
How to see the Blood Moon this Sunday night
The Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent, including right here in South Mississippi.
Freezing temperatures expected for MLK Day Monday
Confidence has decreased on temperatures cold enough to damage pipes
Double rainbow dazzles South Mississippi skies
Showers cleared out just in time Saturday afternoon to give South Mississippi a dazzling display of double rainbows.
Big winter chill this week
After record-setting warmth, we’re headed for freezing temperatures
Brighter and drier days ahead
After eight soggy and dreary days, it’s time for sunshine
New year, new weather pattern... eventually
Finally sunshine in the forecast! But, first, a round of downpours.
2018: One of Gulfport’s hottest and wettest years on record
2nd wettest and 2nd warmest in the last 20 years
Rounds of heavy rain to end the week
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for South Mississippi through noon Friday
Tornado Watch issued for portions of Mississippi
Portions of Mississippi are now under a Tornado Watch in advance of an approaching storm line, including Picayune and Poplarville of Pearl River County.
Drive carefully Thursday morning as strong winds blow across the Coast
The temperatures may be in the 60s but strong wind gusts are making it feel a little cooler outside. If you’re headed out on the road this morning, drive carefully because all of that wind is causing sand to blow up on parts of Highway 90.
Shortest day of the year - December 21 2018
The winter solstice occurs at 4:23 pm on Friday December 21 2018, marking the official beginning of the winter season.
Cold and windy Friday; gale warnings offshore
A strong low-pressure system will strengthen as it swings northeast out of South Mississippi Thursday night. This will send a cold front through the region with another round of showers.
Rainy Thursday evening
Risk for severe weather lowered
Meteor shower ruined by rain showers?
Poor visibility is expected in South Mississippi during the peak of this year’s Geminid Meteor Shower.
Saturday Super Soaker
The heaviest rain is expected late Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
Another dose of winter strikes the coast
Temperatures across all of South Mississippi will drop into the lower 30s late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Protect people, pets, and plants.
Terrific weather for turkey. Any showers for shopping?
The majority of Friday’s downpours across South Mississippi may wait until after sunset, perhaps as late as midnight, according to a forecast issued Thursday.
Cold Alert: First fall freeze tonight
A Freeze Warning is in effect for Thursday morning.
Wet and possibly stormy Alert Day Monday
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 7pm for all of South Mississippi.
Strong cold front next week. Frost possible?
November tends to be the time of year to bring our first fall freeze. And next week a strong cold front is expected to move into the area around Tuesday November 13.
NWS confirms tornadoes in Jackson County
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Jackson County Thursday morning.
ALERT DAY THURSDAY: Severe threat moves east
It’s Alert Day Thursday as a strong cold front brings stormy weather with very disruptive and possibly destructive thunderstorms this morning.
Sweating in your costume? Trick or treat forecast
It could become uncomfortable for some who are dressed in costumes that are too warm. But, at least you won’t have to carry around an umbrella.
Thursday rain system targets Mississippi Coast
A rain system approaching from the west will arrive in South Mississippi on Thursday. Disruptive rainfall may impact outdoor activities
Orionid Meteor Shower 2018 peaking this weekend
Peak viewing times will be around midnight Sunday night through 6:00 AM Monday.