Keeping track of the weather throughout South Mississippi.
During the past 6-years since Hurricane Katrina, global tropical cyclone frequency and energy have decreased dramatically, and are currently at near-historical record lows. According to a new peer-reviewed research paper accepted to be published, only 69 tropical storms were observed globally during 2010, the fewest in almost 40-years of reliable records.
More...The Association Press reported today that NOAA forecasters are expecting three to six major hurricanes from an above average Atlantic storm season.
More...Weather forecasters at Colorado State University are predicting an above-average hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean. The forecast issued Wednesday is a slightly scaled-back version of the one released in early December. Researchers now predict 16 named storms in the Atlantic, instead of 17. Nine of those storms are expected to turn into hurricanes, five of them major. Forecasters say the combination of warm surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic combined with neutral surface te...
More...Hurricanes Igor and Tomas are no longer a threat.
More...The National Hurricane Center is watching a tropical wave in the Caribbean. The wave has become less organized today, and forecasters are giving it a 20 percent chance of developing further in the next 48 hours. However, conditions for development are expected to become more favorable over the next few days as the system moves west-northwest.
More...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the heat advisory for the Coast until Sunday evening. This means the combination of the high temperatures and humidity will make it feel well over 100 degrees. In some areas, it could feel as though it's 115 degrees. There is only a small chance of rain through the weekend, so make sure you dress in cool clothes and stay hydrated.
More...NOAA has issued its predictions for this season. They say we should expect a busy season. If you want to read more, click here . Just remember, they are predictions and are revised several times during the season.
More...This is just a reminder that hurricane season opens June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. The Sun Herald and sunherald.com will have hurricane preparedness tips, flood zone maps and other information you need for the season in @Home in Friday's paper and at sunherald.com/hurricane on our website.
More...The second tropical depression of the season hasn't gained much strength since Tuesday. Its winds are about 35 mph, but forecasters with the National Hurricane Center said it could become a tropical storm in the next couple of days. It is still too early to tell if the depression will reach hurricane status or where it might go.
More...South Mississippi got some much-needed rain the past couple of weeks, and more is on the way. Today and tonight, there is a 20 percent chance, but Tuesday there is a 50 percent chance of rain, which likely will continue throughout the week. It's also slightly cooler than it has been, with highs in the lower 90s rather than the upper 90s and 100.
More...It's a little cloudy in South Mississippi this morning, but there's no rain on the radar. The clouds likely will burn off a little later and the sun will come out. The high today will be in the upper 90s with the heat index over 100. Tonight skies will be clear, and the low will be in the mid-70s.
More...Just in case you missed it, there was a cold front that moved through South Mississippi. Of course, a cold front in the summer here means that the temperature is below 90 rather than hovering at 100. Right now, it's about 89 degrees. Tonight's low will be in the mid-70s, and the high tomorrow will be in the mid-90s.
More...The actual temperature isn't as hot today as last week - 92 degrees - but the heat index tday could get to 105. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for South Mississippi until 7 p.m. today. However, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon which should cool things off - a little.
More...It won't be quite as hot today in South Mississippi with a high of 95, but the heat index will be between 100 and 105. There is a 20 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. There have been reports of rain this morning in Jackson County, but the sun is shining bright and hot in Gulfport and Biloxi.
More...It isn't quite as hot today as it has been the past few days. The high likely will reach about 94 today, and there is a 20 percent chance of rain. We have gotten reports of some showers in Jackson County. There is also a 20 percent chance of rain tomorrow and through the weekend. We are seeing some clouds, which could produce showers as the day heats up.
More...The excessive heat has prompted the city of Gulfport to open one of its senior centers to anyone who doesn't have access to air conditioning. The Charles Walker Senior Center at 4008 8th St. will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday for seniors and families who need some relief from the hot weather. The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for South Mississippi until 7 p.m.
More...No relief from the heat today, South Mississippi. The high today will be in the upper 90s, but with the heat index it will feel like 105 to 110 degrees by late morning. The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for coastal Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana until 7 p.m. Tuesday. There is a slight chance of rain Wednesday, but only about 20 percent.
More...The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for coastal counties in Mississippi and for southeastern Louisiana. There is a ridge of high pressure above us that is keeping the hot weather here and keeping the rain out. There isn't a chance of rain in the forecast for the area until Wednesday, and even then it's only 20 percent.
More...Summer may not be here officially, but it sure feels like it. South Mississippi is in for some hot, dry weather the next few days. The high all week will be in the mid-90s, and the low will be in the 70s. There isn't a chance of rain until Sunday, and even then it will be slight.
More...It's a beautiful day in South Mississippi this morning. Skies are sunny, and the high today will be about 88. Tonight, it will be clear and somewhat cool with a low near 69. No rain is forecast for the next few days, and no tropical development is expected.
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