Scattered storms will return for your Wednesday Afternoon.

Wednesday will be hot and humid as highs top out in the upper 90s. Skies will be partly cloudy during the morning, but scattered thunderstorms will fire up in the afternoon. Expect more of the same for your Thursday. Highs top out in the upper 90s. Skies will be partly cloudy, with hit-or-miss thunderstorms during the afternoon hours.

From football fields to job sites: Hattiesburg pushes through extreme heat

Hot again on Monday.

Monday will be hot and humid, with highs topping out at 100° and heat indices between 107 and 110 °. Skies will be partly cloudy, but a few showers may pop up during the afternoon hours. Expect more of the same for your Tuesday. Highs top out around...

Low interest disaster loans available for those impacted by tropical storm Arthur

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — In June, the remnants of tropical storm Arthur caused historic flooding which impacted south Mississippi residents across multiple counties. Now, those who may need financial assistance as a result have new options. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster relief in the form of...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for Mississippians in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced Monday. On August 3, President Trump approved the state’s major disaster declaration for severe damage caused by the remnants of...

Days of triple-digit heat are expected later this week.

Good evening, everyone! This evening will be clear and warm as temperatures fall into the 80s. Skies will be mostly clear overnight as lows will bottom out in the mid 70s. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 90s. Highs on Thursday will top out...

A little hotter for your Wednesday

Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Highs on Thursday will top out in the upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Highs will top out around 100° on Friday with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark for both...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for Mississippians in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced Monday. On August 3, President Trump approved the state’s major disaster declaration for severe damage caused by the remnants of...

FEMA Opens Applications for Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

FEMA has opened applications for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi. Eligible residents in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties may qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance, according to the agency. Eligible individuals can apply through three methods: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or via the...

8/6/2026 Forecast Refresh

Scattered storms have fired along I-55, with a stronger cluster near Brookhaven and Jackson. Mendenhall should be on the watch for some small hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. And because these storms are slow-moving (some nearly stationary) a flash flood warning has been issued for the Jackson metro area, where minor flooding of creeks and roadways is possible.

Covington County one of several included in federal Tropical Storm Arthur disaster declaration

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - President Donald Trump has approved the request from Governor Tate Reeves for a major disaster declaration. It’s for counties impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual assistance was approved for Stone and Pearl River counties. Public assistance was approved for Greene, Pearl River,...

President Trump approves disaster declaration for South Mississippi flooding

President Trump has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration for the South Mississippi counties impacted by flooding from the remnant of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual assistance is available for residents in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties, helping cover temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster...

A little warmer this weekend.

Saturday will be partly cloudy during the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 90s. A few pop-up showers can’t be ruled out during the afternoon and evening hours. Starting Sunday, the rain will return to a typical summertime pattern with spotty chances of showers possible in the afternoon and early evening. This will last throughout next week.

FEMA offers individual assistance after May storms in five Mississippi counties

FEMA said Individual Assistance is available for residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties after severe storms struck May 6-7, 2026. Disaster Service Centers are open for anyone who needs help filling out an application in person, FEMA said. People who cannot go in person may apply online...

Scattered showers will be possible Thursday afternoon.

A cold front will move through the region on Thursday. That will cause scattered showers and thunderstorms to fire up during the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the low to mid 90s. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will return for your Friday. Highs will top out into the low 90s.

MDOT reminds residents of contraflow protocol

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As peak hurricane season nears, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wanted to remind residents that contraflow could be implemented in the event of a powerful hurricane. In Mississippi, contraflow turns all four lanes of I-59 and I-55 traffic northbound from Louisiana through just south of Hattiesburg and Brookhaven, respectively, to aid in the […]

Heat advisory for this afternoon in the Pine Belt

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9 pm tonight. Please take frequent breaks if you have to be outside for a prolonged period of time and drink plenty of fluids. This afternoon, highs are expected to be around 100 degrees with a heat index of 110 to 115 degrees.