MS News Now, First Alert Weather Blog

Dorian Heading into the Bahamas

Dorian is now a catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane, producing 160 mph winds as it bears down on the Northern Bahamas. As of now, the center of Dorian is expected to turn north and remain just off the East Coast. But still, this will cause storm surge, beach erosion, and likely washout roads in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas into next week. Around here, we remain hot and overall dry through Labor. We can't completely rule out the possibility for a brief storm, but the heat is our big story as highs reach the low and middle 90s along with lots of sunshine.

Michael Haynes

Tracking Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian is now a major category 4 storm, packing 145 mph winds, located east of the Bahamas. The latest forecast is suggesting a positive trend for Florida, keeping the center of Dorian just off the coast; this is a common track for East Coast storms, and if this trend continues the threat for Florida would significantly decrease, however Georgia and the Carolinas would be at greater risk into next week. Around here, hot and dry on this Labor Day Weekend with highs in the low to middle 90s along with lots of sunshine.

Michael Haynes

Warm August Weekend

A typical Summer weekend ahead as we continue into the month of August. Starting out in the lower 70s this morning along with areas of fog. Another hot, steamy afternoon with highs near 90 along with spotty, hit and miss afternoon storms. This pattern continues tomorrow, although rain chances will increase just a bit by Sunday afternoon and evening. No real change for the work week; expect hot days, muggy nights along with isolated to scattered afternoon storms.

Michael Haynes

Seasonably Hot Sunday

Starting out dry this morning along with patchy areas of fog. Otherwise, partially cloudy today as the Summer heat continues; highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. Rain chances remain minimal through this afternoon followed by a better chance for storms as the work week begins, featuring periods of showers and storms through Wednesday.

Michael Haynes

Scattered Downpours

Heavy downpours today across much of Central and South Mississippi. In fact, we had significant flooding in Holmes County this morning where more than 5 inches of rain fell in a short period of time. Showers decrease this evening followed by additional storms through Tuesday in advance of a cold front that will deliver slightly cooler and noticeably less humid air for the second half of the upcoming week. In the mean time, like today, storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rain and flash flooding both Monday and Tuesday.

Michael Haynes

Strong Storms Possible

Seasonably hot and humid weather continues through the end of this week and the weekend... Starting out in the 70s along with lots of sunshine. For today, a mix of sun and clouds this morning followed by a scattering of showers and storms by the afternoon and evening. Any storm that does develop will be capable of producing gusty wind, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning. This pattern continues through the weekend, featuring hot days and muggy nights along with hit a miss showers and storms each afternoon.

Michael Haynes

More Heat; Rain Chances Increasing

Another hot, steamy day ahead. Once again, highs reach the low to middle 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. And due to the humidity, it will feel closer to 100. A complex of showers and storms arrives late tonight and early Monday. Some storms could become strong to severe in Northwest Mississippi with the potential for gusty wind and large hail. For Monday, mostly cloudy along with lingering morning showers.

Michael Haynes

Rain Chances Increasing

A warm and humid Father's Day... The weekend heat continues today for Father's Day. Highs reach the upper 80s to near 90 under a mix of sun and clouds. A few passing storms arrive late this afternoon and evening followed higher rain chances as we get into the work week. We're not expecting a washout on any given day, but we will have to dodge isolated to scattered storms a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

Warm and Unsettled

Unsettled weather continues through the weekend... Starting out dry and muggy this morning with temperatures near 70 along with areas of fog. Once again scattered storms develop this afternoon; it will not rain all day, but be prepared for a few passing storms. This pattern continues through Sunday followed by cooler and pleasant weather next week. Highs hold in the low to middle 80s along with noticeably lower humidity. 

Michael Haynes

Hot; Tracking the Tropics

The weekend heat continues... Starting out clear and dry this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. For today, lots of sunshine and hot as highs reach the lower 90s. There's a very limited chance for a brief shower or storm this evening north of I-20. Fortunately, humidity levels remain tolerable for this time of year, then will increase as the work week begins. 

In the tropics, we're tracking a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche, off the coast of Mexico. As the system becomes better organized, it will likely become a depression or even a weak tropical storm over the next couple days. Moisture associated with it is expected reach the Southeast U.S. later in the week, which will enhance our rain chances. Otherwise, no significant impacts around here. 

Michael Haynes