Cooler temperatures, but no real rain, arrive this weekend: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 10/2/23

Author: || Published: 10/2/2023 at 7:21am

Looking at the model guidance, we are seeing signs that the ridge is breaking down. And we may be opening the door to Fall.

After a long, long summer, we may be getting ready for our two to three weeks of fantastic Fall weather starting this weekend. Yes. This weekend!

The toughest part for us will be that it is so dry that the burn bans remain in effect and any outdoor burning should be avoided. Now, given the weather, a small firepit in the backyard making some smores seems like the perfect night… But it may not be the best decision given how easily wildfire will be able to spread.

Drought Monitor shows a wide area of D4 drought across the Gulf Coast // Courtesy: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

Given that the area needs rain, I’ve been trying to track down some chances for precip and it looks like we may have a shot for storms again around October 12.

That said, the latest data suggests that it won’t be much rain. But we will continue to monitor things!

REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST

Today: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tonight: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs around 90.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with an outside shot for a stray storm overnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 10 percent.

Friday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.


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Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.

2 thoughts on “Cooler temperatures, but no real rain, arrive this weekend: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 10/2/23”

  2. Yeah, according to Tidbits, a tropical system of some sort, will move into southern Mexico, move NE, go across the coast of Texas, and into Louisiana and Mississippi around the 12th. This would bring rain to us AND you as well. Knowing that this is over a week away, I know it WILL change, but it’s hopeful. Oh, I ‘second’ what the previous person said … you ARE missed around here!!

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