MS News Now, First Alert Weather Blog

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

Warming Trend Continues

Starting out in the 50s this morning. A brief shower is possible north of I-20 mainly before lunch time, but any rain that does fall will be light and certainly won't last long; in fact, most of us will stay dry. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds with highs near 80. The warming trend continues into the work week; temperatures reach the middle 80s through Wednesday. Another round of showers and storms arrives Thursday into Friday morning; as of now, the severe threat looks low, but the potential is there for a few strong storms. As always, we'll keep you posted.

Michael Haynes

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