Todd Adams
Meteorologist
Todd Adams has 30+ years of radio and television experience in the Magnolia State. A native of Pascagoula, Todd has a Master's in Geosciences from Mississippi State and a Bachelor's in Geography from Southern Miss.
His interest in meteorology and climatology led him to hold the positions of Hurricane Planner with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Director of Civil Defense/Emergency Management for Jackson County, Mississippi. He was also an instructor of Environmental Science and Geography at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and taught Coastal Science at USM's Marine Education Center.
In his spare time, Todd enjoys the classic car hobby and hanging out with his family.
- High pressure over the central Gulf Coast will replace Isaias and bring clear skies and keep rain away for several days, but it will also push temperatures above normal. Expect highs in the low 90s Sunday and the mid-90s by midweek.
The next big thing will be a cold front arriving Friday. It looks pretty dry, so little to no rain is expected, but it should bring a welcome cooldown. Early October highs and lows average 81 and 57 degrees, and temperatures in the coming days will run about 15 degrees above normal. By next weekend, readings should return to seasonal levels—or even dip a couple of degrees below.
This weekend, a high-pressure system moving in from the Southwest will bring a rise in temperatures, with the heat index taking our "feels like" temperature around 100 on Sunday. Heading into next week, that high-pressure system will settle over the region, bringing dangerously hot weather with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values soaring to between 105 and 110 degrees.
At the same time, a weak low-pressure system moving along the Gulf will bring a chance for rain and storms, mainly to areas in south Mississippi. Central and north Mississippi will struggle to squeeze out a 20% chance for pop-up showers or thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, in the tropical Atlantic, the season remains quiet, with no active tropical storms, depressions, or hurricanes currently expected to form over the next several days. Of note, we are approaching the peak of Hurricane season, around September 10th.
Excessive heat will continue to grip the region through the start of the workweek as a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures will climb to near 100 degrees, with high humidity pushing heat index values as high as 110 degrees.
Hydrate Frequently: Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Stay Indoors: Remain in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
Limit Sun Exposure: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you must work outside, take frequent breaks in shaded or cooled areas.
Look Out for Others: Check in on elderly relatives, neighbors, and pets who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
Rain Chances Offer Minimal Relief Ahead
While the intense heat dominates the short-term forecast, some relief is on the horizon. A weak cold front approaching the region is expected to bring a slight shift in weather patterns by Thursday. However, that relief will be gradual. Rain chances remain slim—currently hovering between 20% and 30%. While the front won't bring a dramatic cooldown, it will cap afternoon highs in the mid-90s, keeping triple-digit temperatures at bay heading into next weekend.
Quiet in the Tropics
In the Atlantic, we continue to track a tropical wave located over the central Atlantic, roughly midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles. While the system is being monitored, the wave is moving into an area of less favorable conditions, and tropical development is not expected.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - First up, the heat. We are climbing right back through the 90s, and we’ll be flirting with 100 degrees by the weekend. But it’s the humidity that’s the real story. The ‘feels-like’ temperature is going to hover between 105 and 110 degrees—the official threshold for Heat Advisories.
To help cool us off, we’ll be dealing with our classic summertime pattern: isolated afternoon and early evening storms. No severe outbreaks are on the table, but a few individual cells could pack a punch. The good news? These are quick-movers, typically dumping rain and wrapping up in about 20 minutes. Not everyone will see the rain but keep the umbrella close by.
And a quick check on the tropics: we are tracking two areas in the mid-Atlantic. Right now, one wave has a high 50% chance of developing into a tropical storm. We’ll keep watching them closely.
A slightly cooler and less humid air mass will settle into central Mississippi tonight. Sunday should be sunny, breezy at times and noticeably more comfortable, with a high near 89 degrees. Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low near 70. No rain is expected Sunday or Sunday night.
The quiet pattern continues Monday with sunshine and a high near 92 degrees. The break from dangerous heat will be brief. High pressure is expected to strengthen again during the middle and latter part of next week, allowing temperatures and humidity levels to climb. Rain chances will remain very limited.
The Atlantic Basin is quiet. Tropical cyclone development is not expected during the next seven days across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf.
A Heat Advisory returns at 11 AM Sunday and lasts through 9 PM Sunday evening. Tommorow’s heat risk is more limited, with heat index values from 105° to 110°, but it will turn even hotter heading into the new week.
We’ve issued First Alert Weather Days for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday due to dangerous heat and extreme “feels like” temperatures. Highs will be near 100° each day, and when you factor in the humidity, heat index values will climb to 110° or higher. It’s best to limit strenuous outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and take frequent cooling breaks. And remember—always check the back seat for children and pets.
We should finally catch a break later in the week with better rain chances, and we could really use it. So far this July, we’ve picked up only about 1.5 inches of rain—normally we’d be closer to 4 inches by now.
The wet weather pattern will continue through at least the first half of the weekend. Expect more rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Storms may repeatedly move over the same areas, increasing the risk of flooding. Ground conditions are already very wet, so it won’t take much additional rain to cause problems.
We get a small break Sunday and Monday, but unsettled weather is expected to continue by mid-week with periods of rain and thunderstorms likely each day. Some storms could become strong, but there are no threats highlighted yet.
Be prepared for the continued risk of flooding through the weekend and into next week. And never drive through flooded roads.
A cold front is slowly sliding into our area. High pressure will slow the front down, so it probably won’t move much, which is common in June.
That same front will likely stall and become a main focus for several rounds of heavy rain this week. Current forecast models suggest about 2–4 inches total, early week.
Later in the week, another push of tropical moisture (from a tropical wave) may bring another 1–3 inches. This could raise the risk of flooding even more. The big question is timing and how strong that tropical wave gets. Most models keep it fairly quick-moving and not a big deal beyond more heavy rain.
The weather pattern stays wet, and there’s not much sign of a drier stretch even after 7 days.
Sunday will still be pretty muggy, but A front drops south late Sunday, which should bring better rain chances for areas north of I-20. Because of that, the Heat Advisory that’s been up since Friday won’t continue into Sunday. Still, some spots where storms are less likely could feel close to 105°F Sunday afternoon, so there’s still a limited risk for heat stress.
A tropical system near the Yucatan/western Gulf is expected to send a lot of moisture into the Lower Mississippi Valley next week. A weather system and a front will move in and stall out Monday–Wednesday, bringing rounds of rain—some of it heavy. Rain chances stay good Thursday into Friday as what’s left of that tropical wave moves through.
Right now there’s a limited flash flooding threat for the whole area through at least midweek because rain could fall hard and fast, and storms may track over the same spots. 2–4 inches (with higher local totals) is possible Monday–Wednesday; if trends hold, another 1–3 inches could fall Thursday–Friday.
A steamy, tropical-feeling air mass is locked in, bringing hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Widespread flash flooding isn’t expected, but any storm can dump a quick heavy downpour, leading to ponding in low-lying spots and poor-drainage areas.
Tonight: Rain chances taper late this evening, though a stray shower can’t be ruled out overnight.
Sunday: Another round of scattered showers and storms, again capable of brief heavy rain. No severe weather is expected at this time.
Week ahead: We shift into a classic summer pattern—spotty afternoon pop-up storms with building heat and humidity. Highs climb into the 90s, pushing heat index values near or above 100°F at times. For perspective, our averages are 89 for the high and 68 for the low.
The tropics are quiet for now—no tropical development expected over the next five days.
A good southerly flow is increasing heat and humidity over the southeast. That combo causes instability in the atmosphere... in other words: increased rain chances ahead.
Looks like a warm, muggy weekend with storms popping up both days: Saturday should be partly sunny to start, then showers and thunderstorms become likely after about 1pm with a high near 86 and a decent chance of heavier downpours in storms. Saturday night calms down some, with a few showers or storms possible before midnight and a low around 72, plus a bit of a breeze and some higher gusts. Sunday stays warm near 87, but it’s the wetter day overall—off-and-on showers in the morning, then more showers and thunderstorms likely into the afternoon and evening. Sunday night keeps a good chance of storms early, then things gradually taper off later, with lows around 73.
Next week looks hot and mostly dry overall, with only a small, hit-or-miss storm chance most afternoons. Heat stress concerns will increase, especially Tuesday through Thursday, as highs in the 90s will feel like 100°F .
Increasing clouds tonight, with a south wind at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The overnight low will be around 67.
Saturday starts out cloudy, then gradually becomes mostly sunny with a high near 85. A mostly clear sky takes us into Saturday night. And while Sunday will be mostly sunny, we will start to see the weather change by afternoon, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The weather pattern then becomes wet for the week ahead. Increasing rain chances hang around through the week and may even impact Memorial Day
weekend. Rain models are not in agreement just yet, but they are indicating anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain accumulation from this Sunday through next weekend.
Folks should stay weather aware through the weekend as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from tonight through Sunday night.
A few storms could become strong to severe at times, especially overnight tonight into Saturday Morning. The main threats with the stronger storms will be gusty damaging winds, hail, heavy downpours, and even an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out
Much of southern Mississippi under a “Marginal Risk” for severe weather, meaning isolated severe storms are possible, but again the primary concerns will be strong wind gusts and hail.
More Storms Possible Sunday (Mother’s Day)
Another disturbance could bring additional thunderstorms into Mississippi Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
The overall setup appears similar, with hail and gusty winds remaining the main threats. A cold front is expected to move through by late Sunday night, helping bring drier and calmer weather to start the new week.
Stay Weather Aware!
Expect off-and-on scattered showers through the day and into the night. Most of the rain should stay fairly weak, but if high pressure builds in slower than expected, a few stronger thunderstorms could develop. It’s a good idea to stay weather aware.
Sunday, severe thunderstorms are possible with a low end marginal threat (1 out of 5).
Monday and Beyond: A chance for showers daily, with the greatest chance for thunderstorms coming on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Tonight and tomorrow the dry weather pattern continues. With the very dry air over us and windy conditions increasing, let’s stay aware to the fire dangers, as grass/brush fires could start and spread more easily.
Next week, high pressure sticks around, so most days will stay dry, but it is going to get hotter. Later in the week, the low 90s will be possible for Thursday and Friday. Also, expect more humidity to build in from the Gulf. This might spark a short afternoon shower, similar to a summertime pattern, but consider yourself lucky if you get that at all.
A cold front next weekend might bring some rain, but it probably won’t be enough to fix the drought.
Cooler and breezy tonight, but a warm-up is on the way. Grab a light jacket Monday morning; it will be crisp and cool around 50 degrees. This is about on target for our average lows in early April.
Monday is going to be a nice spring afternoon—partly sunny with a high around 71. This too, will be close to our average of 74 degrees. Northerly wind gusts will continue. Then Monday night we will be mostly clear with a low of 47. The north winds will be calming down.
The rest of the week offers a warming trend as we climb through the 70s, back into the 80s by Friday. Expect mostly sunny/partly cloudy days with only a small (20%) chance of a showers Thursday and Friday.
The next best chance for showers will be closer to 10 days out, at 40%.
High pressure over the northern Gulf continues to be our fair-weather maker. But an approaching cold front with cloud things up to start your Monday. It’s a weak and dry cold front, so don’t expect much out of it, but it will drop our daytime highs from the mid-80s to the upper 70s. That, by the way, is still above normal, which is 70 degrees.
So dry weather will be the norm for us, though a weak disturbance will move across Mississippi on Wednesday bringing a slight chance for showers, don’t expect much rain out of it. Then, by week’s end, another dry frontal boundary will push through the area Friday, resulting in average temps for the weekend... but no rainfall.
Saturday, we kick off the weekend with a warm spring feel across the metro and surrounding counties. You may see some patchy fog early in the morning, but generally expect a mix of sunshine and passing clouds, but overall staying dry for most spots. Afternoon highs climb into the lower 80s, running well above normal (70) for mid-March. A light south breeze keeps things a little humid, but comfortable. Overnight lows near 60 (normal is 47).
Sunday looks to be even better! We’ll see more sunshine across central Mississippi, and it stays warm with highs again pushing into the low to mid 80s. We stay dry even into the start of next week. Our next chance for rain looks to hold off until at least midweek — and even then, it’s pretty spotty at best.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - High pressure will keep conditions calm and dry across the region for most of the weekend, providing a pleasant stretch of weather through early Sunday.
However, changes are expected by Sunday night as a cold front moves through the area. A First Alert Weather Day is in place on Sunday for a line of showers and thunderstorms likely to develop along the front. Some storms could become strong to severe. The main threat will be strong to damaging wind gusts, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
The exact timing and the areas at greatest risk could still shift in the coming days, so we encourage you to stay up to date with the latest forecasts.
Behind the front, winds will shift out of the north and become strong and gusty continuing into late Monday afternoon. Those winds will usher in much colder air for the start of next week.
Confidence is increasing that at least parts of the region will experience a significant freeze Monday night, so an additional First Alert Weather Day is in effect. Anyone with agricultural interests or sensitive plants should closely monitor the forecast and begin preparing for potential cold-weather impacts. Also, it’s back-to-school for many after spring break, so be prepared to dress the kiddos accordingly.
A windy Sunday afternoon in the wake of a cold front. A stormy cold front at that for some in south Mississippi. The winds will calm down tonight and we can expect quiet weather as we head into the new week.
We can also expect above normal temperatures will stick around. Monday, the sky will gradually clear with a high close to 70. Later in the week we will be pushing 80 degrees.
Next weekend there’s a chance for another round of thunderstorms. The First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor and provide updates across all platforms—on-air, online, and through the free First Alert Weather app.
A weak frontal system pushed through Mississippi last night and is now in the Gulf. A North breeze today ushered in some cooler (but seasonal) temperatures for our Saturday. The sunny and dry weather will continue for your Sunday, with only a few high clouds developing. Temperatures will climb back toward 70 in the afternoon.
Next week the warmer temps settle in for a couple of days, but by mid-week we start to see rain chances increasing. There’s a better chance for some storms by Friday and Saturday. There is also a potential for some strong storms by week’s end, though it's still too early to throw probabilities on it. There’s also a question of just how deep into Mississippi the front has to go to meet up with the right environment to spark those storms. It’s still a week away, but the First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor and provide updates across all platforms—on-air, online, and through the free First Alert Weather app.
A weak frontal system is moving through the region, bringing a brief interruption to our warming trend. While this system won't produce any significant rainfall, it will moderate temperatures for Saturday.
After reaching the mid-70s this afternoon, we'll see a noticeable cool-down on Saturday with highs settling near 60 degrees—more typical for early February. However, don't get too comfortable in the cool air. Temperatures will rebound to the mid-70s next week as warmth returns to the region.
Mid-week will bring another weather system into the picture. A new frontal system approaching the middle of next week will increase our chances for rain. The potential for severe weather exists by next Friday, though it's still too early to provide specific probability forecasts.
Quiet weather and some warmer temperatures to start the week, which will be a nice short-term trend. We still dip below freezing again tonight, to around 25 degrees, but moving forward, freezing temps will stay at bay until mid-week.
Winds out of the south will kick in, bringing a decent amount of moisture that will interact with our next system on Tuesday. That brings a high chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms. The front will swing through Wednesday afternoon, dropping overnight lows back below freezing.
The First Alert Weather Team will keep you updated on air, online, and on the free First Alert Weather app.
Cooler temps and dry conditions have settled in for a while. Winds will die down through the overnight, allowing for some subfreezing temperatures and frost formation during the overnight and early morning hours. Normal temps for mid-January are 57 and 37, so we’ll be running about 5 to 10 degrees below normal for a few nights. Daytime highs will be close to normal.
Dry weather will dominate, with only a very slight chance for an isolated shower late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as a polar airmass comes for a visit. Otherwise dry throughout the next 10 days.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect tonight through 9 am Sunday. Your Sunday will continue to be cloudy as an approaching weather system will bring a 50% chance for rain in the afternoon. We’re not expecting any severe weather and really not a great deal of rain either, generally less than a tenth of an inch. The rain should clear the area by midnight.
Monday will gradually clear, offering a mostly sunny day and a stiff north breeze. We could see some gusts near 20 mph that will quickly filter in much colder air. Expect a Monday night/Tuesday morning low near 30 degrees. That cold weather will be short-lived as a warming trend will be the main feature through Thursday. But more sub-freezing temperatures will arrive next weekend.
