- Forecast Refresh: 6/18/2026
A very active weather period continues for the next couple days across the South. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch until 5pm. Meanwhile, the Weather Prediction Center has outlined a high risk for excessive rainfall and flash flooding. This is due to the remnants of tropical storm Arthur. Due to the strong low level shear provided… - Tropical Troubles: Local Forecast Southern MS/AL/LA- 6/17/26
As Tropical Storm Arthur has officially made landfall near Matagorda Bay, Texas, prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the south. As this storm pushes inland and hopefully dissipates into a tropical depression, severe impacts including intense rainfall, flash flooding, gusty winds, coastal flooding and even the possibility of tornadoes are likely. Today As expected, all eyes are…Read more of Tropical Troubles: Local Forecast Southern MS/AL/LA- 6/17/26
- Gulf Coast Regional Forecast – 06/17/26
As I’m writing this at 2:45p CDT, there’s a few scattered storms across our region, with the area bounded by Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Montgomery seeing the most storm activity. If you look south of Louisiana, you’ll see tropical storm Arthur, which became the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season this morning. While the center of tropical… - Much rain for southern LA/MS/AL for the next couple of days – 6/17/2026
Howdy! Check out my first video forecast below to hear more about the weather for today and tomorrow!! Let’s see what is going on for the next couple of days and if there are any changes to the forecast since yesterday. Currently, temperatures are in the low to upper 80s for the region, showers starting to pop up as…Read more of Much rain for southern LA/MS/AL for the next couple of days – 6/17/2026
- ARTHUR DEVELOPS: First Look at the Season’s New Tropical Storm- 6/17/26
Our first Atlantic Tropical Storm, Arthur, is currently tracking northeast along the Texas/Louisiana coastline with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph. The system is expected to remain relatively weak but will continue to bring a significant threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across portions of the South through the week. The current “track” for Tropical Storm Arthur shows…Read more of ARTHUR DEVELOPS: First Look at the Season’s New Tropical Storm- 6/17/26
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