MS News Now, First Alert Weather Blog

Pleasant Weather Continues

The beautiful weather we had over the weekend is carrying over as the new week begins. Lots of sunshine this afternoon and seasonably pleasant with highs near 80. Becoming partially cloudy Tuesday, but we remain dry.

Our next storm system arrives Thursday, bringing scattered storms throughout the day; a few strong storms are possible especially in South Mississippi, but as of now the overall severe threat is limited. For the weekend, dry and mild.

Michael Haynes

Pleasant Easter Sunday

Starting out chilly this morning followed by an absolutely gorgeous Easter Sunday! Temperatures warm to the upper 70s/ lower 80s under a full supply of sunshine, low humidity, and a light south breeze. We remain dry through the beginning of this upcoming week. Unfortunately, another potent system arrives Thursday bringing the potential for more strong to severe storms. Check beck for the details over the coming days as forecast confidence increases. In the mean time, have a wonderful Easter.

Michael Haynes

Sharply Cooler; Breezy

After a rough night of severe weather, fortunately, we have improving weather today. A few showers will linger, mainly north of I-20, but the severe threat has pushed to our east into Alabama and Georgia. Otherwise, gradual clearing, windy, and noticeably cooler with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. The work week begins dry as a warming trend begins that will take highs into the lower 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Michael Haynes

Severe Storms Likely

We have an Alert Day for today due to strong storms later this afternoon and tonight.... Starting out with hit and miss storms this morning; storms should remain below severe limits early, but that all changes later today. Rain and storms increase late this afternoon and evening as a dynamic system pushes across the South. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind, large hail,  tornadoes and flash flooding. The main time frame is from approximately 4pm until 2am; earlier time west of I-55, then later farther east as storms moves across the state. Make sure you have a NOAA Weather Radio and our First Alert Weather App!

For Sunday, mostly cloudy and cooler; temperatures hold in the 60s along with a few lingering showers.

Michael Haynes

More Storms Ahead

Active weather continues... Strong to severe storms increase this morning in North Mississippi, mainly north of Highway 82 where damaging straight line wind is possible. For Central and South Mississippi, a few spotty showers are possible early, then storms return late this afternoon and into tonight. Threats include, gusty straight line wind, large hail, heavy downpours, along with a limited possibility for a few spinup tornadoes. The severe risk decreases Monday, although hit and miss showers/storms will continue.

Michael Haynes

Severe Storms Possible

Starting out with areas of dense fog this morning. Scattered storms increase early this afternoon, which could become strong. The main severe threat will come later in the afternoon and evening as a bowing segment pushes in, creating the potential for damaging straight line wind, large hail, a few tornadoes, along with heavy downpours. The higher tornado risk is generally north of I-20 and NW of the Natchez Trace in the Delta from approx 5pm-10pm. Additional strong storms are likely Sunday afternoon and evening. It will not rain all weekend, but please make sure you stay weather aware and have our First Alert Weather App download, along with a NOAA Weather Radio. Otherwise, warm with highs near 80 both days. 

Michael Haynes

Strong Storms Possible

Starting out dry this morning, but hit and miss showers develop this afternoon in advance of a strong cold front. As the front pushes across the state this evening, a line of strong to severe storms will move through; storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, large hail, and heavy rain. The tornado threat is low, but we can't completely rule out the possibility for a brief spin-up tornado. Turning sharply colder tonight into Sunday; lows dip into the 40s early Sunday morning, then we hold in the 50s tomorrow afternoon. 

Michael Haynes

Another Warm Afternoon

Starting out in the upper 40s a low 50s this morning along with areas of clouds. A few showers are possible in the Delta, but rain chances remain low throughout the day. Otherwise, periods of clouds and warm with highs in the 70s. Scattered showers and storms arrive Monday; given the hit and miss nature of the storms, it will not rain constantly or everywhere, but any storm that does develop will have the potential to produce brief downpours, gusty wind, and hail especially in South Mississippi. Overall, temperatures remain above average this week.

Michael Haynes

Cool Morning, Warm Afternoon

A pleasant weekend ahead.... Starting out dry and cool this morning with temperatures in the 40s. A nice warmup by afternoon as highs surge into the 70s. Meaning, great weather for The Hal's St. Paddy's Parade and events in Jackson. Rain chances increase late Sunday into Monday; scattered storms arrive Monday morning with hit and miss showers/storms into the afternoon. A few strong storms are possible in South Mississippi, but the overall severe threat is low.

Michael Haynes

Pleasant St. Patrick's Day

Partly cloudy and pleasant weather for St. Patrick's Day. Starting out chilly this morning, then warming to the middle 60s by afternoon. Our dry weather continues into the work week; while a brief shower can't be ruled out, most of us remain dry through midweek. Rain chances increase slightly Wednesday night and Thursday morning, but even then, nothing widespread.

Michael Haynes