Good afternoon! As of noon CDT, the temperatures are rising, with a few spots already hitting 90ºF. These temperatures will continue to rise until about 4 this afternoon, when highs should reach the mid-upper 90s…
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07/21/26 Southern MS/LA/AL Local Forecast – The Dog Days of Summer are Upon Us and so is Bertha
Good afternoon! Based off of the title, you can probably guess (or feel) that it is hot hot hot out there today! Temperatures are currently in the mid-upper 90s across most places in our region.…
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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The heat persists for the region – Regional forecast 7/18/2026
Howdy! Currently, it looks like Alabama is getting the most rain with some scattered showers throughout the state, a little bit of cloud coverage for the area. The broad area of showers and thunderstorms over…
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Gulf Coast Regional Forecast – 07/17/26
As I’m writing this at around 1:15p CDT, temperatures are already in the lower 90s across our region. These temperatures will continue to rise as the day goes on, eventually reaching the upper 90s in…
Hot conditions are in store! – Southern LA/MS/AL forecast 7/16/2026
Howdy! It is going to be HOT for the next two weeks with a chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms! It is important to make sure you hydrate and take the proper precautions when…
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07/15/26 Southern MS/LA/AL Local Forecast – Get Ready for The Heat!
Good afternoon! As I’m writing this at 3p CDT, we have a couple areas of storminess on our radar. The main one is an area of thunderstorms (not severe) south of Meridian near Quitman, MS…
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Overnight Lows: Why They Matter for Your Garden
When people try to understand the relationship between the weather and their outdoor gardens, they often talk about the weather conditions during the daytime, such as afternoon highs and cloud cover. In my opinion, one…
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Hot, Humid, and Afternoon Thunderstorms, The Three Constants for Southern Summers – Week Ahead Forecast for South MS/LA/AL 7/6/26
I hope you all had a great Independence Day Weekend! The heat was a bit overwhelming this year, but the thunderstorms yesterday afternoon definitely cooled us off for the better. The good (or bad, depending…
Gulf Coast Regional Forecast – 07/05/26
As I’m writing this at 11a CDT, our radar is pretty quiet. There are a few scattered showers south of Birmingham and throughout our region, but not much else. Temperatures are currently in the low-mid…
