Anecdotally, I was chatting with Karrie the other day at the anchor desk and I mentioned that it “felt like” January 21st was – historically – an active weather day for the Pine Belt. I cited a few days recently (including the Hattiesburg EF-3 from 2017 and the second-coldest day on record, set back in 1983. Both on January 21st…. Read more →
This is a big question from people who live in areas that don’t see a lot of cold weather – and even in someplace where cold weahter happens less frequently. At what temperature do pipes freeze? Sadly, there isn’t just one answer for this. Because it depends on a lot of factors. Is it a hot water pipe or cold… Read more →
As wintry temperatures descend on the Pine Belt, here is a quick update regarding a few hot topics… Before you ask The Top 3 questions I get are as follows: 1. Is it going to snow? 2. Will they cancel school? 3. Can I drive? The answers, in order, are: 1. Unlikely. 2. Also unlikely. Though it may get delayed…. Read more →
Quite the eventful day across the area. Where we stand now… Tropical Storm Olga is still merging with a weakening cold front. That is providing some extra ‘umph’ to the showers and storms we are dealing with today and tonight. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect until 9pm for Clarke, Wayne, Jones, Forrest Lamar, Pearl River, Stone, George, Greene… Read more →
For the first time in – roughly – six months, South Mississippi is looking at a chance for organized severe weather. As a cold front moves through the Gulf Coast region, it will spark showers and storms – with enough background help from the atmosphere to support the potential for severe storms. From the SPC Severe thunderstorms are possible Monday… Read more →
