Branden Walker

Forecaster

Moselle, MS

Hello, my name is Branden Walker. I was born and raised in Pearl, Mississippi, and I graduated from Pearl High School in 2013.

I then went on to William Carey University, where I graduated in 2018 with a double major in Mass Communications/News Media and Intercultural Studies. I am now working on a Weather Certification at Mississippi State University online.

During my time at William Carey, I had the opportunity to intern at WDAM for a year under Nick Lilja, Patrick Bigbie and Rex Thompson as a weather intern. I’ve also interned at the National Weather Service in Jackson.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Our dry trend continues with Highs in the low to mid-80s. Be cautious of burning during the dry conditions. Rain chances remain out of our forecast through the weekend!

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Our dry trend continues with Highs in the low to mid-80s. Be cautious of burning during the dry conditions. Rain chances remain out of our forecast through the weekend!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Fall-feels this week as Highs fall into the mid to low 80s! Overnight Lows rebound to the 50s! We are also tracking Hurricane Ian and the latest!

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:31 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Fall-feels this week as Highs fall into the mid to low 80s! Overnight Lows rebound to the 50s! We are also tracking Hurricane Ian and the latest!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Much drier on this Friday with Highs reaching the upper 80s! This weekend, low 90s return and then another front on Sunday. Much cooler next week!

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 8:02 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Much drier on this Friday with Highs reaching the upper 80s! This weekend, low 90s return and then another front on Sunday. Much cooler next week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Temps are heating up as we go through the first day of Fall on Thursday! Highs in the upper 90s! Seasonable temperatures return next week with Highs in the low 80s

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 1:12 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Temps are heating up as we go through the first day of Fall on Thursday! Highs in the upper 90s! Seasonable temperatures return next week with Highs in the low 80s

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Temperatures continue to heat up over the next few days and now our tropics are heating up too! Our next Cold Front is expect Sunday going into Monday.

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 1:19 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Temperatures continue to heat up over the next few days and now our tropics are heating up too! Our next Cold Front is expect Sunday going into Monday.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Summer-like feels this week with FALL Equinox beginning on Thursday! Highs reaching into the upper 90s by Thursday! A relief is on the way next week!

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Summer-like feels this week with FALL Equinox beginning on Thursday! Highs reaching into the upper 90s by Thursday! A relief is on the way next week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Count down to FALL, but it won’t feel like it on this upcoming Thursday as we trend warmer this week with Highs returning to the mid-90s

Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 7:02 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Count down to FALL, but it won’t feel like it on this upcoming Thursday as we trend warmer this week with Highs returning to the mid-90s

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Temperatures on a rise as we head into this weekend and next week. Our FALL Equinox looks to be warm to begin the Autumn season!

Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 1:13 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Temperatures on a rise as we head into this weekend and next week. Our FALL Equinox looks to be warm to begin the Autumn season!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: We are still expecting cool mornings for both Wednesday and Thursday! Humidity looks to return as we head back into the weekend! Still no rain in the forecast!

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:27 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: We are still expecting cool mornings for both Wednesday and Thursday! Humidity looks to return as we head back into the weekend! Still no rain in the forecast!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Our Cold Front continues to push through the South and cooler mornings are expected for the next few days! We will have beautiful weather through the week!

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Our Cold Front continues to push through the South and cooler mornings are expected for the next few days! We will have beautiful weather through the week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: A few light showers on our Sunday and then waiting on our next Cold Front to push further into the South! Low temperatures look to reach into the low 60s a few nights.

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 7:07 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: A few light showers on our Sunday and then waiting on our next Cold Front to push further into the South! Low temperatures look to reach into the low 60s a few nights.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The rain holds on for this weekend, but next week we can look forward to much drier weather and maybe a taste of FALL!

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 6:38 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The rain holds on for this weekend, but next week we can look forward to much drier weather and maybe a taste of FALL!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Greater rain chances return Friday and during the weekend! Next week, we are experiencing another Cold Front and could see a touch of Fall Tuesday!

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 1:10 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Greater rain chances return Friday and during the weekend! Next week, we are experiencing another Cold Front and could see a touch of Fall Tuesday!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Rain chances continue over the next few days, with Highs remaining in the mid-80s. Tropics continue to heat up as we get closer to the height of the season!

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 12:54 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Rain chances continue over the next few days, with Highs remaining in the mid-80s. Tropics continue to heat up as we get closer to the height of the season!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: More rain in the forecast ahead, especially when we head into the work week! Highs will remain in the mid to low 80s through the week!

Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: More rain in the forecast ahead, especially when we head into the work week! Highs will remain in the mid to low 80s through the week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Isolated to scattered showers continuing over the next few days! Highs look to remain in the mid to upper 80s, also keeping an eye on the tropics.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 7:15 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Isolated to scattered showers continuing over the next few days! Highs look to remain in the mid to upper 80s, also keeping an eye on the tropics.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Drier conditions on the way and we are watching for showers and storms to re-develop this weekend! Flash Flooding could be possible over the weekend as well.

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Drier conditions on the way and we are watching for showers and storms to re-develop this weekend! Flash Flooding could be possible over the weekend as well.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms possible across the area today! Front pushes through Wednesday bringing much drier area. Greater rain chances return this weekend.

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms possible across the area today! Front pushes through Wednesday bringing much drier area. Greater rain chances return this weekend.

News

VIDEO: WLBT Storm Tracker shows extent of flooding across Jackson

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:11 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Weather’s Branden Walker and Photographer Keith Honore showed the area around Harrow Drive near Old Canton Road neighborhoods.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: All eyes on the Pearl River to crest to 36 Ft late Sunday going into Monday morning. The tropics are also heating up currently with 4 storms to watch!

Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 8:38 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: All eyes on the Pearl River to crest to 36 Ft late Sunday going into Monday morning. The tropics are also heating up currently with 4 storms to watch!

Forecast

First Alert Forecast: scattered downpours possible at times through the weekend

Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

Shower and storm chances to continue into the new week.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Scattered rain chances continue through the weekend with Highs in the mid to upper 80s! All eyes on the Pearl River, by Tuesday its expected to crest to 36 feet!

Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 9:37 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Scattered rain chances continue through the weekend with Highs in the mid to upper 80s! All eyes on the Pearl River, by Tuesday its expected to crest to 36 feet!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Heavy rainfall continues on our Tuesday with rain chances increasing as we head into Tuesday evening and overnight Wednesday morning. Rain begins to let up going into the weekend!

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 1:37 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Heavy rainfall continues on our Tuesday with rain chances increasing as we head into Tuesday evening and overnight Wednesday morning. Rain begins to let up going into the weekend!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain showers continue across our viewing area today and the next few days! Flash flooding will be likely and localized flooding will be possible.

Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 1:16 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain showers continue across our viewing area today and the next few days! Flash flooding will be likely and localized flooding will be possible.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Strong storms will impact our area today and through the workweek! Impacts include Flash Flooding, localized flooding, strong winds and heavy rain!

Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 7:24 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Strong storms will impact our area today and through the workweek! Impacts include Flash Flooding, localized flooding, strong winds and heavy rain!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Rain chances increasing over the week with Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Much cooler next week as we see greater rain chances ahead across the South!

Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Rain chances increasing over the week with Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Much cooler next week as we see greater rain chances ahead across the South!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT continues to rise on this Tuesday, and our Marginal Risk’s have shifted. Tuesday and Wednesday now hold a Marginal Risk for strong storms across the South.

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 12:39 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT continues to rise on this Tuesday, and our Marginal Risk’s have shifted. Tuesday and Wednesday now hold a Marginal Risk for strong storms across the South.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Hot conditions return to the South with Heat Advisories through Wednesday. Relief returns on Thursday as Highs return to the mid-80s

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Hot conditions return to the South with Heat Advisories through Wednesday. Relief returns on Thursday as Highs return to the mid-80s

Weather

First Alert Forecast: A nice forecast is expected for Sunday and Monday. Highs near the mid-90s with Feels-like temps near 100. Greater rain chances by mid-week!

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 7:45 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: A nice forecast is expected for Sunday and Monday. Highs near the mid-90s with Feels-like temps near 100. Greater rain chances by mid-week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: A nice weekend is in store for us with Highs in the 90s! Next week brings us greater rain chances and temps return to the mid-80s!

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:32 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: A nice weekend is in store for us with Highs in the 90s! Next week brings us greater rain chances and temps return to the mid-80s!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Partly sunny skies on this Friday with rain chances possible today! This weekend, Highs return to the 90s and rain chances exit the South!

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Partly sunny skies on this Friday with rain chances possible today! This weekend, Highs return to the 90s and rain chances exit the South!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: We are expecting Hot conditions for our Monday and then showers and storms will follow through the week as a “ SOMEWHAT COOL FRONT ” returns to the area by Friday!

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: We are expecting Hot conditions for our Monday and then showers and storms will follow through the week as a “ SOMEWHAT COOL FRONT ” returns to the area by Friday!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Our Sunday sets up nicely as light rain chances are possible later in the afternoon. Greater rain chances return this week as our next front enters the South.

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:13 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Our Sunday sets up nicely as light rain chances are possible later in the afternoon. Greater rain chances return this week as our next front enters the South.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The weekend looks to set up nicely aside for a few stray showers and storms. Our greatest rain chances return to the area this upcoming week!

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 7:20 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The weekend looks to set up nicely aside for a few stray showers and storms. Our greatest rain chances return to the area this upcoming week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Another stormy day for portions of South Mississippi, and partly sunny skies for central Ms. Temperatures on the rise as we head into the weekend as rain chances decrease.

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Another stormy day for portions of South Mississippi, and partly sunny skies for central Ms. Temperatures on the rise as we head into the weekend as rain chances decrease.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms continue as we see heavy downpours North of I-20. More rain is on the way for South Mississippi and Temps are staying in the upper 80s, low 90s.

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms continue as we see heavy downpours North of I-20. More rain is on the way for South Mississippi and Temps are staying in the upper 80s, low 90s.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: We are expecting a mixture of rain and storms through the week and it’s looking to keep Highs in the low 90s. We return to the mid-90s during the weekend.

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: We are expecting a mixture of rain and storms through the week and it’s looking to keep Highs in the low 90s. We return to the mid-90s during the weekend.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Showers continue across a few counties in our viewing area, but more rain is in store for us this week! Highs are also going to remain in the low 90s!

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Showers continue across a few counties in our viewing area, but more rain is in store for us this week! Highs are also going to remain in the low 90s!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: A quiet start to our morning on this Sunday. Light rain chances are a hit or miss today. Heat Index values stay near the low 100s today and this week!

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 7:30 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: A quiet start to our morning on this Sunday. Light rain chances are a hit or miss today. Heat Index values stay near the low 100s today and this week!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Rain showers and storms return to the area this afternoon and evening. Highs remain in the low 90s over the next few days with off and on rain chances ahead!

Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 6:48 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Rain showers and storms return to the area this afternoon and evening. Highs remain in the low 90s over the next few days with off and on rain chances ahead!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Partly sunny skies this Wednesday as we hold light rain chances in the forecast. More counties are added to Heat Advisories! The next greater rain chance is this weekend!

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Partly sunny skies this Wednesday as we hold light rain chances in the forecast. More counties are added to Heat Advisories! The next greater rain chance is this weekend!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The Heat continues for this work week! Light rain chances possible each day, but a greater relief returns this weekend!

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:54 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The Heat continues for this work week! Light rain chances possible each day, but a greater relief returns this weekend!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Another HOT week is in store with Feels-like temps near 115! Our next greater chance for rain returns on Friday!

Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Another HOT week is in store with Feels-like temps near 115! Our next greater chance for rain returns on Friday!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT continues across the South region as we still see Heat Advisories in our viewing area. Heat Advisories are expected to continue on Monday, next greatest chance for rain is on Friday!

Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:51 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT continues across the South region as we still see Heat Advisories in our viewing area. Heat Advisories are expected to continue on Monday, next greatest chance for rain is on Friday!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Mostly to partly sunny conditions across the area today! Heat Advisories to continue with light rain chances and a storm or two!

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 7:30 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Mostly to partly sunny conditions across the area today! Heat Advisories to continue with light rain chances and a storm or two!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in motion for our viewing area! Heat Index Values near 110 and higher. Thursday brings us a Slight Risk for severe weather!

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in motion for our viewing area! Heat Index Values near 110 and higher. Thursday brings us a Slight Risk for severe weather!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: We are under a Marginal Risk for storms today and rain continues to move through Mississippi. Continuing through the week Feels-like temperatures will be on the rise!

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: We are under a Marginal Risk for storms today and rain continues to move through Mississippi. Continuing through the week Feels-like temperatures will be on the rise!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT is back on here in the South as we enter back into a week of Heat Advisories across the South. This week also holds rain chances across the South.

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: The HEAT is back on here in the South as we enter back into a week of Heat Advisories across the South. This week also holds rain chances across the South.

Weather

First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny conditions for us today with Highs reaching near the low 90s. Rain chances are possible later this afternoon. Next week the HEAT is turning back up!

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 9:46 AM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny conditions for us today with Highs reaching near the low 90s. Rain chances are possible later this afternoon. Next week the HEAT is turning back up!

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Mostly sunny conditions on our Friday, low rain chances this evening! This weekend is looking much drier for us with Highs returning into the mid-90s!

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT

By Branden Walker

First Alert Forecast: Mostly sunny conditions on our Friday, low rain chances this evening! This weekend is looking much drier for us with Highs returning into the mid-90s!

Branden Walker

Forecaster

Moselle, MS

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