The Gulf Coast remains entrenched in a classic early summer pattern, dominated by intense solar insolation, abundant tropical moisture, and weak synoptic steering. Despite the passing of the solstice, the atmosphere is far from stable. The combination of high…
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Heat dome peaks today in the east; Severe weather today and Wednesday: CONUS Weather Forecast – 6/24/25
The heat wave in the east has intensified, with today being the worst of it. Many locations will crush their record highs, and this could be the hottest day of the summer for many. Severe…
The Little Heat Dome That Could – Weekly Outlook for South MS/LA/AL 6/22/25
The longest day of the year has passed, and that means we’re going to get some long, hot days. The only cool off will be those afternoon thunderstorms we all know and love in the…
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High pressure brings hot temperatures this week: Southern MS/AL/LA Local Weather Forecast – 6/22/25
This week, we are looking at very hot temperatures while we are under a ridge of high pressure. Conditions will be generally clear, asides from the typical afternoon thunderstorms. Heat advisories are in place for…
06/21/25 MS/AL/LA Local Forecast – High heat is on the way, and so is high pressure
This weekend’s weather is off to a good start, with a nice ridge coming in with a high pressure area placed perfectly over our region, helping to diminish some of the soggy weather. High temperatures…
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06/21/25 Tropical Forecast – Another disturbance following Post-Tropical Cyclone Erick
Hurricane Erick has now run its course, but there is another disturbance brewing in the same spot where Erick and many of our other tropical disturbances from this hurricane season began to form. Currently, there…
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06/20/25 Local Forecast – Muggy Today; Eastern Ridge Decreases Rain Chance, Increases Temperatures
As the shortwave that brought us rain moves out, warm air will be advected behind it, and the high pressure to our south will rotate up humid Gulf air. Areas in the Mississippi River Delta…
Solstice Heat Builds as Storms Linger: Gulf Coast Enters a Transitional Pattern-Weekly Outlook for South MS/AL/LA | 6/19/2025
The Gulf Coast remains in the grip of classic early summer dynamics, intense solar heating, deep tropical moisture, and weak steering currents. While the solstice marks the peak of daylight hours, the atmosphere is far…
High pressure builds in: Southern MS/AL/LA Local Weather Forecast – 6/19/25
This weekend you can expect sunny skies with a mix of clouds for each day. Showers and thunderstorms are possible for the afternoons, but an overall dry pattern with a building ridge of high pressure…
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6/19/25 Tropical Outlook: Major Hurricane Erick to make landfall this morning in southwest Mexico
Hurricane Erick is expected to make an intense landfall in western Oaxaca or eastern Guerrero early this morning as a Major Hurricane. Life-threatening impacts are imminent with heavy rain causing mudslides, storm surge, and devastating…
