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5/23 – The Chief's “Warming Trend” Thursday Morning Forecast
SUMMARY: Good morning! It’s Friday Eve, and temperatures are in the upper 60s to 70s. Currently, Gulfport is the warmest at 79°. Winds from the southeast have tapered off but will gust up to 20 mph this afternoon. Today‘s high will be 86° with partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows will be warmer, around 76°. A disturbance in central Alabama is causing light sprinkles in northern parts of Stone and Pearl River County. Cloud cover persists statewide, with high pressure suppressing rain. Expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s through the weekend. Memorial Day may bring a few afternoon showers.
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Trey and Sam: Hurricane Helene Landfall Watch
SUMMARY: Meteorologists Trey Thonis and Sam Parker report on Hurricane Helen, which is rapidly intensifying with wind speeds climbing from 130 to 140 mph as it approaches the Florida bend. They’ve been tracking the storm closely for hours, noting that a frontal system is diverting its path and minimizing rainfall impacts in South Mississippi. Meanwhile, a team of Air Force hurricane hunters has been monitoring Helen directly from the sky, gathering crucial data for forecasts. Their mission involves locating the storm’s center, using specialized WC-130J aircraft designed for weather reconnaissance. This crucial work enhances the accuracy of hurricane predictions.
Meteorologists Trey Tonnessen and Sam Parker are watching Hurricane Helene closely as it nears landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida.
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9/26 – Sam Parker's “Windy and Cool” Thursday Midday Forecast
SUMMARY: Good afternoon, South Mississippi! Meteorologist Sam Parker reports breezy conditions with current wind speeds in the teens, gusting into the 20s, and a slight chance of tropical storm gusts from Hurricane Helen. Temperatures are in the low 80s, expected to climb to the mid-80s later. The radar shows no rain today or tomorrow, but expect rough seas with a small craft advisory in effect. Hurricane Helen is projected to make landfall tonight as a major hurricane, though the area will likely remain dry. The weekend forecast looks mostly clear and normal, with highs around 83°F on Friday.
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Ingalls to build more amphibious ships
SUMMARY: The Navy has announced a contract worth $9.6 billion for the construction of three San Antonio class amphibious ships and one America class ship, with all vessels to be built at home. Engel Shipbuilding has previously constructed 13 San Antonio class ships and 15 large deck amphibious ships. Senator Roger Wicker expressed his support for the decision, emphasizing the importance of Mississippi shipbuilders in strengthening American sea power. He highlighted that the future of the Navy continues to be built on the Mississippi Coast, reinforcing local economic contributions and national defense capabilities.
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