Extended Dry Stretch Settles Across South Mississippi; Chilly Weekend Ahead

After morning lows dipped to 50s and 60s, temperatures rebounded quickly into the upper 70s by midday, heading toward an afternoon high near 80 degrees. With the region sitting on the drier western side of the stalled boundary, rain chances remain near zero through the weekend. DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVE IN PEARL RIVER COUNTY... Thursday morning’s updated U.S. Drought Monitor showed localized relief across portions of Pearl River County, particularly around Poplarville, where more than 15 inches of rain fell over Halloween weekend. Because drought map guidelines limit adjustments to one category change per week, a Level 1 drought designation remains in place despite their torrential totals. Drought levels across the rest of the viewing area held steady. Wednesday provided the only recent measurable rainfall for parts of the area, including roughly an inch near Perkinston in Stone County, though coastal communities like Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula stayed largely dry. COOLER WEEKEND AIR MASS ON TRACK... While today and tomorrow will both peak near 80 degrees, a secondary push of cooler air arrives in time for the weekend. Highs Saturday and Sunday will struggle to escape the lower 70s. A high of 70 on Sunday means most daylight hours will hover in the cool 60s. Sunday morning will be particularly crisp, with coastal lows dipping to 47 degrees and inland communities north of Interstate 10, including Wiggins and Poplarville, waking up to the lower 40s.

Tornadoes, storms possible in MS on Election Day as cold front arrives

Mississippi will move into its typical late fall, early winter weather pattern this week with possible tornadoes and severe thunderstorms followed by a significant drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, chances of rain and possible thunderstorms will begin to move into Mississippi on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day as voters head to the polls . Jackson may see showers on Tuesday afternoon and in Hattiesburg, Tuesday evening. On Tuesday night, conditions are expected to produce heavier rain and possible thunderstorms lasting into Wednesday morning. In the western part of the state, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory of possible severe thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out from mid-afternoon on Tuesday into early morning on Wednesday. Skies are expected to clear on Thursday in Jackson and Hattiesburg and temperatures will fall. Low temperatures in Hattiesburg are expected to be in the mid-40s over the weekend in Jackson and Hattiesburg with chances of rain returning Sunday. More: What is heat lightning, and how does it happen? National Weather Service forecast in, near Jackson, MS Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with

El Niño likely to deliver wet winter to Gulf region, forecaster says

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The real-life scare for some locals this Halloween came in the form of flooding. “The message is if you don’t need to come out, please stay home. These are dangerous conditions,” Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said in a social video posted Halloween night (Oct. 31).

WAKING UP WITH WESLEY: Dry weather eases Pearl River Co. flooding as cold front brings severe storm risk to Mississippi (11/2/26)

Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams says Monday will be a humid and breezy day with temperatures starting in the mild 60s and 70s before climbing to a warm 80 degrees.

Latest Halloween rainfall totals and glimpse into severe potential this week

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – We continue to learn more about the current state of Pearl River county, Mississippi who got hit the hardest during Saturday’s Halloween storms with the latest numbers almost at 15-inches falling within a 3-4 hour timespan. Also, parts of the South Shore dealt with...

Over 19 Inches of Rain in Six Hours Triggers Flash Flood Emergency in Mississippi Near Picayune, Carriere, and Bogalusa Overnight

MISSISSIPPI — One of the most extreme rainfall events on record hit southwest Mississippi overnight, with more than 19 inches of rain falling in just six hours. The torrential rain fell north of Picayune in Pearl River County, near the Louisiana border, where around 12 inches fell in only three hours. The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Flash Flood Emergency as water rose rapidly across the area.

Halloween Night Water Rescues Hit Crossroads, Mississippi as Radar Estimates Up to 17.4 Inches of Rain East of Bogalusa and Flooding Continues

CROSSROADS, MS — Halloween night turned dangerous in southern Mississippi as torrential rain caused flash flooding and high-water rescues north of Picayune and east of Bogalusa, Louisiana. Radar-estimated rainfall totals reached as high as 17.4 inches in the hardest-hit area near Crossroads in Pearl River County. As of 10:30 PM Central Time on Saturday, October 31, rain was still falling and showing no signs of moving out, keeping the flooding threat high through the night.

Flash Flood Emergency for Pearl River County

Flash flood emergency declared near Crossroads in Pearl River County. Seek higher ground now if you are northeast of Crossroads in west-central Pearl River County, Mississippi. The National Weather Service in New Orleans has declared a flash flood emergency in the area, calling it a particularly dangerous, life-threatening situation. At...

Upcoming rainfall will be much appreciated in our area

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Our Thursday morning has started out with mostly clear skies and with temperatures in-between the lower to mid 40s. The morning has also started out with some areas of patchy fog, so be sure to travel with caution and allow for a little bit of extra drive time on your morning commute so that you can make it to your destination safely.

Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 10/29

Jones County woods fire ‘contained,’ 52 acres burned, MFC says

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A wildfire in Jones County has been brought under control by various emergency units Monday. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, fire and emergency officials worked to reach a woods fire between Ben Thompson Road and Clinton Road near railroad tracks in Moselle.

Rain chances returning this weekend

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy hump day! Our Wednesday morning started out with a few passing clouds and with temperatures in-between the upper 40s to low 50s. As we go throughout the day, we’ll stay dry and we’ll see some passing clouds with lots of sunshine to enjoy.

Sunny on Wednesday, but rain finally returns this weekend

Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s. Friday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-80s. HALLOWEEN: Skies will be mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the low 80s, and isolated thunderstorms later in the evening, hopefully before trick-or-treating! Later into the overnight hours, more widespread showers and thunderstorms will move in with low temperatures in the mid-50s.

No chances for rain for the next few days but that changes this weekend

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Our Tuesday morning started out with a few passing clouds and with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. As we go throughout the day, we’ll stay dry and we’ll see some passing clouds with lots of sunshine to enjoy. Temperatures this afternoon will...

Burn bans issued across South Mississippi amid dry conditions

SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) – Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. The Wiggins Fire Department is warning residents that Stone County is under a burn ban through Nov. 2 due to dangerous fire conditions. Fire...

Three dead in separate weekend fires across Mississippi

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announced three people died after weekend fires in Mississippi. The first fire occurred in Leflore County on October 16, 2026. According to investigators, Greenwood firefighters responded to Falcon Street, where they found Donnie Martin Williams, 78, inside a bedroom. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, […]

Three dead in separate weekend fires across Mississippi

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) announced three people died after weekend fires in Mississippi. The first fire occurred in Leflore County on October 16, 2026. According to investigators, Greenwood firefighters responded to Falcon Street, where they found Donnie Martin Williams, 78, inside a bedroom. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, caused by smoking while using oxygen.

Not much change in the forecast for the next several days

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Hump Day! Our Wednesday morning started out with mostly clear skies and with temperatures in the lower 40s. As we go throughout the day, we’ll continue to see mostly clear skies so we’ll have lots of sunshine to enjoy. Temperatures this afternoon will...