SUMMARY: Meteorologist Eric Johnson reports perfect weather for the Coast this week, with mornings in the 60s—10°F below the average—and afternoons in the mid-80s, slightly above normal. Conditions are dry with low humidity, typical for October in South Mississippi. Currently, it’s 78°F in Gulfport with a north wind. In the tropics, Hurricane Milton has intensified, reaching a pressure of 897 millibars, making it the strongest storm in the Gulf in nearly 20 years. Though weakening, Milton’s wind field will expand, heightening storm surge threats for Florida, with potential surges of 10-15 feet expected.

Eric’s First Alert Forecast Oct 7, 2024

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SUMMARY: This week‘s weather on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is expected to be sunny and pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and decreasing humidity. A cold front aids these conditions, keeping showers and thunderstorms away. Temperatures will gradually cool to the mid to upper 60s at night. Notably, Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 storm moving northeast, but the front is steering it away from the coast, resulting in a calm week with little to no rainfall. While the local weather remains favorable, thoughts are with those affected by the hurricane in Florida.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is approaching record intensity, with winds of 180 mph and a pressure around 95 millibars, making it the fifth strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane’s eye is contracting, indicating potential intensification. Hurricane Hunters are monitoring the storm as it gains strength in an area with little wind shear. Although weakening is expected as Milton heads toward Florida, the state should prepare for significant wind and storm surge impacts. As the storm moves northeast, it will face increased wind shear, likely leading to a decrease in intensity. South Mississippi remains unaffected positively.

Eric’s First Alert Forecast 6 p.m. Oct 7, 2024

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