- Tropical Forecast – 5/23/26
While the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its predictions. The outlook predicts a 55% chance of a below-normal season in the Atlantic, followed by a 35% of a near-normal season and 10% chance of an above-normal season. Here is a breakdown of the number of named storms predicted and… - Southern MS/AL/LA Forecast Refresh– 5/23/26
This morning, skies are partly cloudy across southern Mississippi, while scattered thunderstorms are bringing periods of heavy rainfall to areas near Maurepas and Houma, Louisiana. The Storm Prediction Center has placed Louisiana and most of Mississippi under a Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe storms today. Surface dewpoints in the mid 70s will contribute to instability for storms, while also… - Stormy Start to Memorial Day Weekend: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 5/22/26
Recent radar shows storms tracking across our area with pockets of heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and perhaps small hail. Fueled by high surface temperatures, elevated dew points, and southwesterly flow aloft, this wet pattern is here to stay… so you may be hearing the f-word quite often- that is, flooding. Be sure to keep phone alerts on…Read more of Stormy Start to Memorial Day Weekend: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 5/22/26
- All This Rain is a Pain: Regional Forecast – 5/22/26Current Conditions We are experiencing rain and scattered thunderstorms, especially in Lower LA, MS, and AL. Make sure to keep an eye out for your area for any active alerts. Right now, Mobile County is seeing strong thunderstorms with flash flood warnings North-Northwest of the city. North of Birmingham, AL, and Huntsville, AL, are also seeing severe thunderstorms, with…
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- 5/21/26 – Regional Weather Forecast: Rain Rain Go Away
What’s the deal with all this rain? Looking higher up in the atmosphere at the mid-levels, also known as the steering level (like steering wheel hah), our region is sitting between a trough out west and a ridge over the eastern U.S. With winds following that flow, they’re blowing from the southwest to the northeast. This set-up helps bring…Read more of 5/21/26 – Regional Weather Forecast: Rain Rain Go Away
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