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Cristobal’s heaviest rainfall confirmed in Mississippi, report says
A new report released Saturday June 13 2020 confirms various impacts from the storm as it made landfall including wind speeds, rainfall, and storm surge flooding.
Cristobal downgraded to a depression. Local impacts continue Monday.
Rain and wind impacts are expected. Surge impacts will be possible. Waterspouts and tornadoes will be possible.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms near South Carolina
A Wednesday landfall is expected. No threat to Mississippi.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms east of Florida
The first tropical storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur, formed east of Florida on Saturday night.
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First Alert: strong to severe storms possible Saturday
Level Three severe weather risk includes the entire WLOX area of South Mississippi
Scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, better rain chances Friday
Severe weather will be possible across parts of the WLOX area on Thursday and Thursday night
The snowiest day in South Mississippi
More than a foot of snowfall was measured in South Mississippi on this date, back in the 1960s
Blog: Nice weather this Christmas, naughty in years past
Christmas of years past has brought quite naughty weather to South Mississippi.
Cold rain and breezy this weekend, near 70° by Christmas
The track of this weekend's system will determine impacts
Cold front will bring storms and much cooler air this week
A strong cold front is expected to move through South Mississippi on Monday night. It will bring more rain and much cooler air this week.
Tropical Storm Sebastien forms, no threat to land
Sebastien will remain over the open waters of the Atlantic this week
Record-setting cold with our first freeze of the season
This morning was our coldest morning of 2019 so far
Tropical Storm Olga to merge with cold front, bring flood, tornado risk to South MS
Latest trends suggest Friday’s heaviest rain in coastal Mississippi will arrive during the afternoon and evening
Showers and storms likely on Monday
There is a low risk for severe weather
The 14th tropical storm of the season, Nestor, forms in the Gulf
Forecast calls for a tropical storm to make a Florida Panhandle landfall. Main impacts east of South Mississippi.
Heavy rain expected for parts of Mississippi this week
The heaviest rain could stay just to our north
Drought worsens across Mississippi
Drought conditions have expanded and intensified across parts of the Magnolia State in early October
A tropical disturbance could move into Gulf by this weekend
Chance remains low for this to become a depression or storm
Summer-like heat will last into October
We’ll have to wait a little longer for cooler air
No big cool down expected this week, but maybe a little by the weekend?
If you're looking for fall, you will have to keep looking
3 storms at once: Dorian, Fernand, and Gabrielle
T.S. Gabrielle formed on Wednesday morning in the Atlantic
Flooding reported this morning. More storms approaching.
Rainfall totals of one to two inches are forecast for most of South MS with isolated higher totals.
How waterspouts form
Waterspouts are classified two ways: fair weather waterspout and tornadic waterspout
When flash flooding threatens, turn around and don’t drown
As little as 12 inches of moving floodwater can be enough to float and carry away a small vehicle.
It’s not just the heat; it’s the humidity!
Here's why the heat index is an important value to know.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2019 fights bright moonlight at peak
The usual 50-100 meteors per hour will instead be only up to about 20 meteors per hour due to the bright moonlight.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak August 12-13, 2019.
Love the smell of rain? Here’s the science behind its distinct smell
The smell of rain isn't from the water droplets, but mainly from plants and bacteria.
Near-normal July. August may be warmer.
August is Meteorological Summer’s final month
Caribbean tropical wave may near Florida and the Bahamas by late-week
While 95L is not a credible threat to South Mississippi, it will pose at least a rain threat to areas between Puerto Rico and Florida by this weekend.
The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower is reaching its peak
The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower is going to peak near the end of July! You may be able to see some shooting stars before the sunrise.
I want to see the northern lights!
I've always wanted to see the northern lights, so here's a guide for chasing down the aurora borealis.
Rare July cold front brings record-cool air
Temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s were recorded for much of coastal Mississippi on Wednesday morning
Rare July Cold Front on Tuesday
Don’t get your hopes up for breaking out your sweater and sipping hot cocoa in July in the South.
International Space Station Fly-over
The International Space Station will fly over South Mississippi and be visible a few more times tonight and Saturday.
Flash Flood Watch through Monday
One to three inches of additional rainfall or more possible today and tonight
Rain bands linger for us as Barry slowly pulls away from the coast
Monday has already brought downpours to parts of South Mississippi
How a tropical system could impact salinity levels and blue-green algae in the Mississippi Sound
While no one wishes for a tropical system to impact anyone, a weak one coming from the right direction could be beneficial.
Pascagoula records hottest temperature in over 20 years
Several other cities in South Mississippi recorded blazing temperatures
The dog days of summer have arrived. Here’s what that means.
The dog days of summer are upon us. Did you know the dog days have nothing to do with heat or even dogs for that matter?
2019’s first major hurricane forms in the Pacific
Major Pacific Hurricane Barbara reaches cat 4 strength on Tuesday morning, posing no threat to the Gulf.
July, our usual wettest month of the year, could be dry
The first six months of 2019 has been dry for much of coastal Mississippi
Downbursts and hail hit South Mississippi; here is how they form
While summertime thunderstorms are a part of life in South Mississippi, they can still cause problems. One of the biggest threats with thunderstorms in the summer time are downbursts.
Large plume of Saharan dust to make for hazy skies, potentially vibrant sunsets this week
While it is typical for tropical waves to roll off the African coast this time of year, it is also common to for large plumes of dust to come off the coast as well.
Dangerous Heat Index this week
There is a Heat Advisory is in effect for South Mississippi counties: Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson until 6 PM this evening. The heat will stick around for the foreseeable future, so Heat Advisories could be a daily occurrence.
Dangerous heat for the first day of summer
Expect heat index values of 103 to 109 degrees on the longest day of the year
Sudden increase in salinity in Mississippi’s coastal waters
There has been a recent sharp increase in salinity in the coastal waters of Mississippi.
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.
Why Mississippi Sound salinity levels are low and how opening Morganza Spillway can lower freshwater intrusion
The combination of locally heavy rain this winter and spring and the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has led to abnormally low salinity levels in the Mississippi Sound.
Four storms to remember from recent years as hurricane season 2019 begins
The last two hurricane seasons have brought several landfalling systems to the central Gulf Coast region, including two in South Mississippi.
Watch out for sunburn and heat stress this week
Extreme UV index, heat index nearing 100°
Subtropical Storm Andrea forms near Bermuda
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1
Once in a blue moon, this weekend
This year, May’s full moon will also be called a blue moon. But, it might be for a different reason than you’re used to.
Wolf River has crested and is now falling. Flooding issues continue.
Here are the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service River Forecast Center as of Tuesday morning May 14th
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.