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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.
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Our Monday morning started out with cloudy skies and with temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. As we go throughout the day, we’ll continue to deal with mostly cloudy skies with only a small chance for a stray shower or two this afternoon. Temperatures...
Haley's Monday afternoon forecast
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chance of severe weather across the central and southern United States is increasing for early next week. Both the GFS and European models are honing in on a big weather system moving through from November 2 to 4. All severe hazards are possible, including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. The threat would likely begin Monday in western Oklahoma and northwest Texas, then push east.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A more active weather pattern is taking shape across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Rain chances are returning to the forecast and are expected to stick around through the middle of the week as a cold front approaches. Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a slight...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: It’s a bit of a mild start this morning as temperatures remain in the upper 50s and low 60s. There’s a bit more moisture in the air from the rain this weekend, however the rain will hold off for the day. Winds are expected to pick up for the afternoon with gusts between 10 and 15 mph. Highs today will be in the upper 70s and low 80s with mostly cloudy skies.
HALLOWEEN WEATHER: It’s shaping up to be a comfortable but muggy afternoon across North Mississippi, with temperatures climbing into the 70s. Mild conditions should make for a pleasant day to enjoy outdoor activities and prepare for trick-or-treating. However, don’t put those umbrellas away yet. Rain chances will increase later tonight. Keep an eye on the forecast if you have evening festivities planned.
Strong thunderstorms possible on Election Day
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Rankin County. According to the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, the fire occurred in the area of Lou Ann Street on October 29, 2026. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said a minimum of 10 acres have burned. The Monterey Volunteer Fire Department […]
WEATHER - Mississippi's severe weather season doesn't end when spring is over. Tornadoes can develop during the fall and winter months, making it important for people to remain weather-aware throughout the year. Meteorologist Brandi Slavich explains how these powerful storms form and demonstrates how rotation plays a role in tornado...
Evening weather update for Sunday, Nov. 1
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A cold front will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms, some possibly strong, late Election Day into early Wednesday morning. A cold front will approach the area on Election Day, Tuesday, bringing storms late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. The latest trends favor mainly dry weather...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Cloudy and warm kicking off the weekend. Rain will be impacting trick-or-treating plans for much of south Mississippi. Heavy rain and even some thunderstorms are expected later in the day and throughout the overnight Saturday. Sunday will be a wet start, but rain will move out and the afternoon looks to be dry, but cloudy.
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.
"The things that we witnessed that night, I hope nobody here or on Earth will ever have to witness."
Mississippi residents should set clocks back tonight as rain chances increase through midweek.
