- The Atlantic Basin tropical update – 7/7/2026
Howdy! Looking out the window at the Atlantic, we can see there is a line of clouds and convection along the ITCZ due to a few tropical waves heading to the west from Africa. Looking at the surface analysis by the NHC, we can see the tropical waves denoted in the far eastern Atlantic, and the strong subtropical high… - Hot days and scattered storms: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 7/6/26
This week looks like more of the same, with hot days and heat indices between 100–105, before we all enter the afternoon storm lottery. Some spots will see showers and thunderstorms, while others stay dry. Any storm that develops could produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Precipitable water (PWAT) gives us an advantage in determining how much…Read more of Hot days and scattered storms: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 7/6/26
- 07/06/26 Gardening Forecast: Fire Up the Hoses!
Hello, and welcome back to my gardening forecast series! This week, we are stuck in a typical summertime weather pattern, with most days having a decent chance of storms as well as afternoon highs in the 90s. Unfortunately this means everyday will see dew point temperatures in the oppressive 70s at all hours of the day. The pattern will…Read more of 07/06/26 Gardening Forecast: Fire Up the Hoses!
- Hot, Humid, and Afternoon Thunderstorms, The Three Constants for Southern Summers – Week Ahead Forecast for South MS/LA/AL 7/6/26
I hope you all had a great Independence Day Weekend! The heat was a bit overwhelming this year, but the thunderstorms yesterday afternoon definitely cooled us off for the better. The good (or bad, depending on who you are) news is that we’ll have a few more of those afternoons ahead! The bad news is it’s still hot and… - Afternoon showers and thunderstorms for the week – Regional forecast 7/6/2026
Howdy! Looking out the window, we can see there are a good number of clouds over the region and scattered showers and thunderstorms. A storm out near Greenville, AL has a special weather statement as it is a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts up to 40mph. We are already seeing some strong thunderstorms for the day. Today will be…Read more of Afternoon showers and thunderstorms for the week – Regional forecast 7/6/2026
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