The World Meteorological Organization decided to retire four names from the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Three of the names probably make perfect sense, but the fourth might seem like a bit of a mystery. Harvey,…
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Early Look: Saturday’s severe weather threat for southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi and Alabama
Severe weather is back in the forecast. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a 15-percent risk for severe weather. That would translate to a Slight Risk, or a two out of five,…
Gulf Coast states face another round severe weather Friday night
For Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama this is the second time this week the states will be dealing with the prospects of severe weather. Not ideal. Even places like Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma will be getting…
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Gulf Coast faces severe weather threat; possible flooding
As the next round of thunderstorms swings through parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the risk for severe weather continues. From the Storm Prediction Center: The convective line may initially be slow to organize but…
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It isn’t just a feeling: Spring is getting longer, pollen getting worse
I want to start off with a little story… I had someone mention to me the other day, “Spring feels like it comes earlier, anymore. What do you think? Is there any weather information to…
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Morning Update: Severe weather threat remains for South Mississippi overnight April 3-4
The Storm Prediction Center held onto – and even expanded – the threat for severe weather across parts of South Mississippi for tonight and into early tomorrow morning. Plus, model guidance is showing that the…
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Weather forecasts are getting better and worse – simultaneously
My life as a TV meteorologist was always interesting. The most interesting part was the viewer comments on facebook. Usually right before getting on the air, too. Ricky, as it turns out, was upset. Ricky…
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March 28, morning severe weather discussion
Here is a brief breakdown of some of the severe weather parameters that are being monitored today for Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
March 28th and 29th: Severe weather threatens Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi
As an area of low pressure moves out of Texas and Oklahoma, it will push a cold front across parts of east Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The front will be the catalyst for showers and…
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Models show severe weather possible, not likely, for South Mississippi March 29
The problem with living in south Mississippi is that feels like severe weather is possible every time a front moves though. The bigger problem? It doesn’t just feel that way, it is that way. As…
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