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Eric's Wednesday afternoon First Alert Forecast

Harrison County, MS · 19h

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Gulfport, MS · 5d

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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.

Pearl River County, MS · 7d
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Front Brings Scattered Showers Before Crisp Fall Air Settles In

Those hitting the road early Wednesday morning may notice some thick fog hanging over Coastal Mississippi. Once that fog clears out through mid-morning, our attention turns west toward an approaching cold front that will shake up our weather pattern over the next few days. Here is the good news right off the top: you do not need to cancel your outdoor plans Wednesday. While we are tracking scattered showers moving across South Mississippi ahead of the front, this is not an all-day washout. WHAT TO EXPECT WEDNESDAY... Coverage will be scattered, meaning some neighborhoods will catch a passing downpour while others stay completely dry. You might hear a rumble of thunder or encounter brief heavy rain, but any severe storm threat—damaging wind gusts over 60 mph, large hail, or tornadoes—will stay well north of our viewing area. Keep an umbrella in the car just in case, but don’t hesitate to take a walk or run midday errands between rain bands. It will still feel warm and humid before the boundary crosses the coast. Any rainfall we do manage to pick up is certainly welcome. A burn ban remains in effect for Harrison County, where grounds are still exceptionally parched. There is a bit of relief to report to our north, though: officials canceled Stone County’s burn ban thanks to helpful weekend rainfall. THE BOTTOM LINE: A REFRESHING FINISH TO THE WEEK... Once a cold front slides east of us tonight, the humidity begins to gradually drop. Thursday and Friday bring somewhat of a less humid feel. By Saturday and Sunday, crisp conditions await: chilly, jacket-worthy mornings dipping into the 40s followed by pleasant afternoons in the lower 70s. It will be prime weather for weekend festivals or just leaving the windows open.

Mississippi · 8d
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Eric's Tuesday afternoon First Alert Forecast

Jackson County, MS · 8d

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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...

Pearl River County, MS · 10d

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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.

Pearl River County, MS · 10d

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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.

Picayune, MS · 11d

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Flash flood emergency for Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WVUE) - Nearly 1,000 residents in west-central Pearl River County are under a Flash Flood Emergency Saturday night as torrential rain triggers life-threatening flooding across the area. The National Weather Service issued the emergency warning Saturday evening, urging anyone northeast of the Crossroads community to seek...

Pearl River County, MS · 11d

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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...

Pearl River County, MS · 11d

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Dry and breezy this afternoon, but Halloween weekend rain is on the way

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This afternoon is dry across southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi coast, but that dry stretch comes with a catch. Drought conditions, dry fuels, low humidity and light-to-moderate winds keep the fire danger elevated through the rest of today. Keep that in mind if you’re planning any...

Louisiana · 14d

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Eric's Thursday evening First Alert Forecast

Biloxi, MS · 13d

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Wesley's Wednesday Morning First Alert Forecast

Hancock County, MS · 15d

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Gulf Coast Weather: Warmer November Pattern Favored Near Tampa Nov. 1-5

Houston, TX – Portions of the Gulf Coast could experience a warmer-than-normal start to November, with federal climate outlooks favoring above-normal temperatures across parts of the northern Gulf Coast from Nov.

Tampa, FL · 16d

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Wesley's Tuesday Afternoon First Alert Forecast

A strong high pressure system nearby keeps our weather pattern dry through Thursday. That means great news for commutes and school plans, but not-so-great news for fire danger.

Biloxi, MS · 16d

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UPDATE: Jackson County woods fire 100% contained after burning 25+ acres

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Officials in Jackson County were back on the scene Monday after a woods fire sparked the day before. The blaze broke out around 2 p.m. Sunday in the woods off Elmer Hamilton Road, just north of Highway 614 and east of Highway 63. Jackson...

Jackson County, MS · 17d

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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...

Stone County, MS · 16d

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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, […]

Mississippi · 21d

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Mississippi community returns Katrina favor, helps Gulf Breeze after hurricane

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- When hurricanes strike the Gulf Coast, help often comes from neighbors — even neighbors across state lines. More than 20 years ago, Gulf Breeze police officers traveled to D’Iberville, Mississippi, to help after Hurricane Katrina. “Yeah, it was one of the first deployments I...

Gulf Breeze, FL · 19d

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HAPPENING MONDAY: Coast counties under burn advisories

Over 30 counties across the state are currently under burn ban advisories. Tyler Bell explains which ones on the Coast are affected.

Biloxi, MS · 23d