According to the latest 1 PM update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Bertha is beginning to turn west and will track near the northern Gulf Coast over the next few days. Southern Louisiana,…
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Coastal travel could be tricky this week…: Regional Forecast – 7/20/26
As of 7 pm, Bertha earned her name as a tropical storm with sustained winds of 40 mph. Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to slowly meander west-northwest over the next few days. And based on…
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Southern MS/AL/LA Forecast Refresh – 7/20/26
Current Conditions Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms moving in from the northeast into southern AL. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near the MS/ LA border, moving southwest. Active Special Marine Warning off the coast of Terrebonne…
Here Comes Bertha: Southern MS/AL/LA Local Forecast- 7/20/26
Happy Monday! Tropical Depression #2 is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha by this evening. Tropical Update *The information I am about to give is from the 2pm EST Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion from…
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Tropical Forecast – 7/20/2026
Well, unfortunately, we actually have a system to discuss. Tropical depression two is currently located in the northeastern Gulf moving northwest at 3 mph. It’s central pressure is 1005mb with maximum sustained winds of 35…
Heat Dome Vs. Tropical Storm – Who Wins? – Week Ahead Forecast for South MS/AL/LA 7/20/26
It’s going to be another hot week ahead despite the active tropics in the Gulf. Unfortunately for us, that looks like mostly heat compared to our neighbors to the east. We do have a few…
The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: Why We Still Get It Wrong
If you have ever complained that the weather forecast is wrong, you are not alone. People depend on accurate forecasts every day to decide what to wear, what to do, and how the rest of…
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Gardening Forecast 07/20/26: Heat Stress Incoming
Hello, and welcome back to my gardening series! The big weather story this week is certainly going to be the heat, which according to the NWS, will be extreme in some spots across our region.…
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How Does Forecasted High Temperature Bias Vary Across Different Weather Models Based on Soil Moisture?
Introduction Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my second research project this summer! This time, I decided to do something more analytical compared to my last project and compare how forecasted high…
A breakdown of the May 20, 2019 Tornado Outbreak “Bust”
On May 20, 2019, a major tornado outbreak was expected across the southern Plains, centered on Oklahoma and northwest Texas. The region was highlighted by a rare level four (out of five) moderate risk on…
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