What Are Derechos? In the weather world, derechos are fast-moving bands of thunderstorms with destructive winds. The winds can be as strong as those found in hurricanes and tornadoes! To be classified as a derecho,…
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Bertha Nears Gulf Coast Landfall- 7/22/26 Regional Forecast
Tropical Storm Bertha is anticipated to make landfall this evening near the central Louisiana coast as a tropical storm with wind speeds of around 46 mph. Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located about 110 miles…
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We’ve Got Bertha! Southern MS/AL/LA Refresh: 7/21/26
Last night, Tropical Depression #2 strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha after its maximum sustained winds reached 39 mph. Follow along to see what else has changed with the storm and what to expect next. Currently,…
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As Bertha Brews, Severe Weather Targets the Midwest & Mid-Atlantic Today: National CONUS Weather Forecast – 7/21/26
According to the latest 1 PM update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Bertha is beginning to turn west and will track near the northern Gulf Coast over the next few days. Southern Louisiana,…
Here Comes Bertha: Southern MS/AL/LA Local Forecast- 7/20/26
Happy Monday! Tropical Depression #2 is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha by this evening. Tropical Update *The information I am about to give is from the 2pm EST Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion from…
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Heat Dome Vs. Tropical Storm – Who Wins? – Week Ahead Forecast for South MS/AL/LA 7/20/26
It’s going to be another hot week ahead despite the active tropics in the Gulf. Unfortunately for us, that looks like mostly heat compared to our neighbors to the east. We do have a few…
The Atlantic Awakens: 7/17/26 Tropical Forecast
It’s finally time we start seeing some X’s on the map. The Atlantic has apparently woken up this week with two tropical disturbances forming over the past few days. I think by now, almost everyone…
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Mid-July Regional Forecast- 7/16/26
Looking at our regional outlook today, we see a mostly clear but warm Southern MS/AL/LA. Residents in Texas living West of San Antonio will need to be on high alert due to the amount of…
Serious Flash Flooding Threat in Texas This Week: National CONUS Weather Forecast – 7/14/26
Before we get into everything, just take a look at this wildfire smoke forecast from the HRRR model. Areas in the Midwest and Northeast will certainly see some hazy skies and potentially smell smoke on…
Cooler with Storms Early This Week, Then Hot to End It Off – Week Ahead Forecast for South MS/LA/AL 7/13/26
A stationary front has established itself across the Southeast which brought us some needed rain… but just a little too much too quick. We’re not escaping that possibility for the next couple of days as…
