Mississippi Storm Center

08/11/2024

Celine Dion and her management team shared a statement denouncing the use of her song at a Trump/Vance rally.

"… And really, that song?" the statement read.

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08/08/2024

HOLY SMOKES. At 3am! HUGE TORNADO. There is no lightning detected in this storm folks have little warning this is coming if the sirens don’t wake them. West of Lucama, NC moving west!!!!

08/08/2024

Winter 2024/2025 in the U.S., Canada, and Europe could feel the weather impact from a Stratospheric Warming event over the South Pole

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

JUST IN: Well, here we go again. Now a medium chance of tropical development officially from the folks at the NHC for this next wave we talked about. Expect it to become a high chance as soon as tomorrow folks. A tropical storm or hurricane appears quite likely by early next week. Way too soon to tell final destination. Very different steering setup than Debby was. This will also form way sooner to make it easier to track from longer range.

If you live in or had / have a vaca or trip into the Caribbean, a hurricane very well may impact next week. You especially want to watch this.

If it did impact or strike the U.S. that would be late next week. But again, too soon to pinpoint one state over the other. A trough in the eastern U.S. means a FL impact is unlikely given such steering setup but we will watch. Let’s root for the ‘out to sea’ scenario!

08/08/2024

TALKIN' TROPICS: Plenty to watch after a few day break from Debby. Mid to late next week we should have two distinct waves to watch. Euro model ensemble mean shows 40-50% development odds already for both. I for now really think the 1st one has a really good chance to become a named storm. FL/East Coast/Gulf should keep an eye on the 1st wave. Guidance is split on eventual out-to-sea track or something more threatening.

There will be a 3rd wave behind this by August 20th.

Next names up: "Ernesto" -- "Francine" -- "Gordon"

08/01/2024

A new GFS model shows a Hurricane off the Coast of the Florida Panhandle in a week. Yes, the models are shifting westward into the Gulf of Mexico.

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV’s new Chief Meteorologist! Ryan will be back on the air in the next few days delivering the forecast from where you live! Be sure to re-welcome him to your televisions on WXXV! Good to see you Ryan!

07/06/2024

GET READY TEXAS- Beryl was a hot mess after crossing the Yucatan, but has come back to life. I expect Beryl to ramp up, and be at its strongest when it makes landfall in Texas Monday AM. Residents in Beryls path should prepare for a strengthening hurricane. All storm preparations should be rushed to completion by tomorrow. The central Texas coast should be ready for hurricane force winds, dangerous storm surge, with flooding rain extending inland next week.

07/06/2024

06/30/2024

For the New Orleans metro area

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi..

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 118 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

⚠️🌡️ In addition to Sunday, Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued for the same areas on Monday.

Heat indices upwards of 113-118°F are expected if you're under an Excessive Heat Warning. Areas in the Heat Advisory are expected to see heat indices as high as 112°F.

⛈️ The dangerous heat lingers into Tuesday, but some reprieve arrives on Wednesday with a higher chance of PM storms.

06/29/2024

For the New Orleans metro area
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ..EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 possible.

*WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oppressive and dangerous heat conditions are anticipated to continue or even worsen as we start the new work week.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West wind around 5 mph.

06/27/2024

For the New Orleans metro area

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

06/25/2024

What do you set you're thermostat too?

Power company says everyone should keep their thermostat at 80 degrees when it’s 100 degrees outside

(WOULD YOU? NOPE NOT ME MINE IS SET TO 71) Comments below.......

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It’s that season. Yes, summertime, but also "my light bill will be higher than usual" season.

06/25/2024

A Heat Advisory will be in effect once again on Tuesday from 11am-7pm for heat indices up to 108-112F. Remember to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade if you have to be outside, check on the elderly, and bring pets indoors!

06/22/2024

👋 Happy Weekend! It's gonna be HOT, and getting even hotter going into early next week as moisture steadily increases. Be sure to take necessary precautions against the heat this weekend/early next week if outdoors. Hopefully we'll see some rain at times, but will be hit-or-miss.

🌀 Quick peek at the tropics; still monitoring the same disturbance in the SW Gulf, with slow/steady development possible as it drifts NW. No direct impacts expected at this time but check back for the latest updates.

Stay cool and have a fantastic weekend!

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

06/21/2024

For the New Orleans metro area

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

06/21/2024

A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Friday evening for minor coastal flooding, mainly around high tide. Some low lying areas and streets could get flooded from high tide cycles. Higher water levels may linger into the weekend for some areas.

06/20/2024

Now that it is officially summer.. Who prefers summer, fall, winter, or spring? Do you like cold or hot temperatures? For me I prefer below 50....

06/19/2024

For the New Orleans metro area

This morning will be rather gusty for parts of the area, especially south of the tidal lakes and on the coast near I-12. Winds will be sustained 20-25 with gusts in excess of 35 mph possible from 11 am today through 7 pm. Secure loose objects and take care driving.
The coastal flood advisory/warning also continues for parts of our shoreline, so take care especially in low lying areas or vulnerable streets where there could be flooding. Turn around, don't drown!
We also continue to monitor the tropics with Potential Tropical Cyclone One continuing to move westward towards northeast Mexico. We are continuing to have indirect impacts from this system. Keep an eye on the latest forecasts.

Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 80. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

06/18/2024

For the Metro New Orleans area

Here's the latest in the tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone One continues to move towards S TX/Mexico and while we won't have direct impacts, due it being rather broad we'll have some indirect impacts such as coastal flooding, locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Otherwise, this week's forecast is looking to be hot and humid with some showers and storms here and there. There's slightly lower chances around Friday, but otherwise the rainy pattern is expected to continue through early next week at least..

Coastal Flood Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday. A map indicates the advisory is in effect for all open coast lines of southeast LA and MS. Key messages read as follows. Tides will rise above normal Tuesday with the highest water levels occurring during high tide Wednesday. Minor to potentially moderate coastal flooding is expected and a coastal flood warning may be needed for high tide Wednesday. During high tide Wednesday, a few roads could become impassable in the Shoreline Park area around Bay St. Louis, and water could cover some low sections of Hwy 1 between Port Fourchon and Grand Isle.

06/17/2024

We continue to monitor the disturbance near the SW Gulf of Mexico. It still has a 70% chance of development in the next 7 days, but it's up to 60% in the next 2 days. Some indirect impacts are forecast for our area, including heavy rain, gusty winds and coastal flooding.
There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall for southeast LA and coastal MS today. Locally heavy rainfall could cause street flooding. Stay weather aware today and don't drive through flooded roadways!
A coastal flood advisory also will be in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday due to strengthening winds. Some low lying areas and streets could get flooded from high tide cycles.

Coastal Flood Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday. A map indicates the advisory is in effect for all open coast lines of southeast LA and MS. Key messages read as follows. Tides will rise above normal Tuesday with the highest water levels occurring during high tide Wednesday. Minor to potentially moderate coastal flooding is expected and a coastal flood warning may be needed for high tide Wednesday. During high tide Wednesday, a few roads could become impassable in the Shoreline Park area around Bay St. Louis, and water could cover some low sections of Hwy 1 between Port Fourchon and Grand Isle.