Gulf Coast braces for a surprise freeze

Winter is about to make a surprise cameo along the Gulf Coast. A strong cold front is set to sweep through late this week, and forecasters say it could push temperatures to or near freezing across parts of the Deep South by the weekend. Parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana...

Freeze Expected Locally This Weekend

The first in a series of cold fronts over the next few days is forecast to push temperatures down into the upper 30s in this part of central Mississippi tonight. But that’s only the beginning of our cold snap. The lows Friday night are expected to be near 30, maybe dipping into the upper 20s in the Kosciusko area. Saturday night’s lows will range from 30-33 degrees with low to mid 30s Sunday night.

Mississippi Sky Alert: More Fiery Flashes Possible Nov. 16-18

Sudden flashes, fiery streaks and brilliant fireballs could become more noticeable across Mississippi as Nov. 17 approaches.

Warm Veterans Day before overnight cold front

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Warm weather wraps up today before a cold front moves through tonight into early Thursday morning. Although most of the area will remain dry, stray showers are possible across Central Mississippi as the front passes. Rainfall totals will be minuscule, but the most noticeable change will be gusts up to 20mph. After tonight, temperatures will drop noticeably, and conditions will turn much drier.

Mississippi Thanksgiving Travel: Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Jackson, MS – Thanksgiving travelers across Mississippi could face a wetter, more unsettled weather pattern from November 18–24, raising concerns about heavy rain, thunderstorms and potentially hazardous highways as families prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Mississippi Cold Blast: 81° Highs Drop to 28° This Weekend

A strong cold front brings temperatures down from the 80s, with frost and a light freeze possible.

Lafayette County among hardest hit by winter storm

Lafayette County was among the hardest-hit areas in Mississippi during January’s Winter Storm Fern, with an estimated 90,486 acres of timberland affected by ice damage, according to a report released […]

Morning showers give way to sunshine, but a frosty weekend is ahead

If you’re heading out for Veterans Day plans this morning, take an umbrella and be ready for wet roads. The good news? We’ll have a chance to enjoy some sunshine before the day is done. Scattered showers are moving from west to east across Coastal Mississippi, with rain especially likely along the Interstate 10 corridor. The chance for rain is 50% to 60% this morning, but I don’t expect widespread downpours, flooding or much, if any, thunder. For areas dealing with drought and burn bans, the rain will be a welcome sight. A DRIER AFTERNOON... Temperatures start in the 60s this morning and climb to around 70 degrees by noon as some sunshine begins to break through. Highs will reach the mild mid 70s. If you’re hoping to spend time outside, this afternoon looks like the better bet. Rain chances drop as the day goes on, falling to 10% or less by this evening. Whether you’re heading to a Veterans Day event or taking a walk, you should have plenty of dry hours to enjoy. CHILLY CHANGES AHEAD... A cold front arrives Thursday, setting the stage for a noticeably cooler end to the week. Highs remain in the 70s Thursday before falling into the 60s Friday. Morning temperatures will tell the story: We’re expecting lows in the 50s Thursday morning, the 40s Friday morning and the mid- to upper 30s Saturday morning. A FROSTY WEEKEND? Saturday morning could be the coldest part of the stretch, with the potential for frost. Before heading to bed Friday night, consider bringing sensitive plants inside or covering those that need to stay outdoors. Sunday morning could also bring temperatures in the 30s. How cold the overnight temperatures get will depend in part on clouds and wind: More of either could keep temperatures from falling quite as much. Sunday turns breezier, so you may want a jacket for outdoor plans. BOTTOM LINE... Plan for showers this morning, then enjoy the drier afternoon. Keep a close eye on the WLOX First Alert weather forecast as the weekend approaches, especially if you have plants or outdoor plans affected by the cold. Scattered showers could return Monday, followed by drier, breezy weather Tuesday.

Mid-South Weather Alert: Tennessee-Arkansas Hard Freeze Below 28° Nov 14-15

After temperatures reached the lower 90s less than a month ago, a colder air mass threatens plants and outdoor plumbing this weekend.

Tonight will be clear & chilly!

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Good evening, Pine Belt!. Overnight will be clear, with lows in the 50s. Tomorrow, highs will be in the mid-70s, with sunny skies. Sunny skies prevail through the weekend with highs in the mid-60s to the low 60s, and morning lows in the 30s!. Monday,...

Louisiana Rain Chances Return Wednesday Before a Late-Week Cooldown

Heads up—it’s been a while! Rain chances return late tonight into Wednesday morning as a disturbance moves through south Louisiana and south Mississippi. Passing showers and a stray thunderstorm or two are possible Wednesday morning. Most areas that see rain will receive less than half an inch, and some spots may miss out altogether.

Incoming cold air for Friday into the weekend in your Thursday Louisiana, Mississippi forecast

Enjoy the sunshine this Thursday afternoon. Highs will reach 76 to 79 degrees across southeast Louisiana. A cold front will bring in drier air, and by Friday morning, you’ll want a jacket at the bus stop. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 43 to 45 degrees on the Northshore. The...

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms possible on our Wednesday

Some fronts move through our area: We will see a few cold fronts and some low pressure move through our area over the next several days. On our Wednesday the front that moves through our area will give us a chance for some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. On Thursday night and into our Friday the front will pass through the area on the dry side. Beyond the frontal passages, we will see the dominance of Canadian high pressure for the most part all the way into next week.

The 70’s Are Back but Not for Long

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The afternoon highs are back in the mid 70’s for a couple days before they drop into the upper 50’s by the weekend. TONIGHT – Temperatures tonight will be another chilly one in the low 40’s. Patchy fog is possible late tonight and early tomorrow so be cautious if you’re driving.

Up and down temperatures will continue through next week, at least

Next few days: We are going to see some more high pressure dominate our weather forecast through our Wednesday morning. This will continue to give our area some cool overnight lows and some mild to warm daytime highs. Most of our highs on Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s, a bit above the normal for this time of the year. Most of the overnight low temperature will be in the upper 30s to middle 40s tonight, warming up a bit for our Tuesday night. We will see mostly dry conditions as the rule.

Rain chances increase ahead of a cold front on Wednesday

TODAY: Highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly sunny skies with calm conditions. Overnight, temperatures will be slightly warmer than last night, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s and partly cloudy skies. ROLLER COASTER TEMPS: Highs will remain in the low 70s through...

Calm conditions for a few days

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Another cold front but this time dry. Conditions are calm heading into the weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: There will be another chance for fog across the corner this evening. Make sure to slow down and have your low beams turned on. Temperatures will drop into the middle to upper 40s. Overall, a calm night.

An isolated tornado is possible this evening and overnight