South Mississippi Halloween / November 1st severe weather update

A line of showers and storms is going to press across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama between Halloween afternoon and into November 1st. Along the line, showers are a guarantee, storms will be likely,…

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The 2018-2019 Gulf Coast Winter Outlook

The 2018-2019 Winter Outlook for the central sections of the northern Gulf Coast is done. And snow lovers aren’t going to be thrilled. The Preamble I know, I know. Everyone has one of these Winter…

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8am Tropical Storm Gordon Update – no hype, no frills, just info

Tropical Storm Gordon continues to move across the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Mississippi coast. The low-level area of circulation is offset from most of the storm activity giving Gordon a one-sided look. Unfortunately…

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Review: ‘‘Bookend Vortex’’ Induced Tornadoes along the Natchez Trace

Good morning all! I’ve got another article review for ya as you look to enter your lunch break; take a quick read, and have a great  rest of the day! This article, ‘‘Bookend Vortex’’ Induced…

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Article Review: The Impact of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter and Early Spring U.S. Tornado Outbreaks

In recent years, interest in seasonal forecasts of the frequency and severity of severe weather has grown, especially since 2011. The year was an extreme for tornado outbreaks, resulting in over 500 deaths, thousands of…

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Article Review: Ranking of Tornado Outbreaks across the United States and Their Climatological Characteristics

With nearly 1700 tornadoes confirmed, 2011 was one of the most prolific years for tornadoes in the United States. This ranked the second highest annual total since 1950. Also, with 553 casualties, it was the…

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