MS News Now, First Alert Weather Blog

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

Hot Memorial Day

The hot weather continues through Memorial Day... Another clear, dry, and muggy morning across Central and South Mississippi. Temperatures are running near 70. A quick warmup today and highs reach the low to middle 90s; between 90 and 93 for most spots. For Memorial Day, once again hot and partially cloudy; a few widely spaced storms aren't out of the question, but the chance for rain at any given location is very low.

Michael Haynes

Wet, Stormy Morning

Strong to severe storms continue to push across the state, producing heavy rain along with the potential for damaging straight line wind. The severe threat is limited but we can’t rule out the possibility for a few severe storms. A tornado watch continues until 10am for South Mississippi. Rain decreases in coverage throughout the morning followed by lingering hit and miss storms this afternoon; once again, a few strong storm are possible. The heat and humidity crank up next week as highs soar to near 90. Summer is just around the corner and it will certainly feel like it over the coming days.

Michael Haynes

Warm; Storms Sunday

The warming trend continues today as temperatures reach the middle 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. A few spotty storms develop later in the day followed by a round of storms Sunday morning with lingering hit and miss storms into the afternoon. There is a limited severe threat due to the potential for gusty wind and large hail. Also, expect heavy downpours; this is not a situation where it will rain constantly all day, but we will have do deal with periods of rain throughout the day Sunday.

Michael Haynes

Improving Weather

Improving weather for Mother's Day. The main area of rain and storms is shifting into Southeast Mississippi where flash flooding and a few strong storms will be possible this morning. For us, hit and miss remnant showers throughout the morning followed by a few peaks of sunshine this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s. The work week starts out dry and pleasant with highs near 80 and morning lows in the 50s. Rain chances remain low through midweek, finally giving us a chance to dry out.

Michael Haynes

Strong Storms Possible

Expect periods of rain and storms today; it will not be a constant washout, but you will have to dodge storms today into Sunday morning. Storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, hail, heavy downpours, along with a low end threat for a brief tornado. A Flash Flood Watch continues until 1pm Sunday. The bulk of the rain will be out of here for Mother's Day afternoon, followed by gradual clearing and highs in the upper 70s and decreasing humidity.

Michael Haynes

Week Beginning Warm

The dry weather continues as the week begins. Lots of sunshine today and warmer with highs in the middle 80s. Dry weather rolls into Tuesday as the warming trend takes us to the upper 80s. The pattern changes over the second half of this week; scattered storms return Wednesday and will likely continue at times into the weekend; some strong storms are possible along with the threat for flash flooding. Make sure you have out First Alert Weather App for the latest!

Michael Haynes

Stormy Saturday

Periods of rain today along with the potential for a few severe storms... Rain becomes more widespread throughout the morning into this afternoon. The better severe threat is confined to South Mississippi where storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, heavy downpours, along with the chance for a few brief tornadoes, mainly this afternoon. Also flash flooding is possible as the heavier rain arrives. This is not a situation where it will rain constantly all day long, but be prepared for periods of rain and storms. Make sure you have our First Alert Weather App! For Sunday, gradual clearing, dry, and warm with highs near 80.

Michael Haynes