SUMMARY: On February 4, 2025, South Mississippi faces a shift in weather, with dark clouds moving in compared to the sunny skies of the previous day. Strong winds are expected, ranging from 20 to 40 mph, leading up to potentially severe storms around 3 to 4 PM. The risk of severe weather stands at a level three out of five, with intense thunderstorm activity anticipated. The storm band should pass quickly, moving out by 8 PM. Following a brief period of rain, conditions will improve by Ash Wednesday, although more storms are predicted for the weekend. Daylight saving time begins soon after.

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SUMMARY: Meggan Monday highlights the upcoming celebrations in South Mississippi, featuring parades and the transition into Lent. Following a busy weekend of parades, the Mystic Crew of the Seahorse Golf Cart Parade will take place today at 5:30 PM in Bay St. Louis. Tomorrow, three Mardi Gras parades will roll, including the rescheduled Crew of N Reads at 10:00 AM and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s parade at 1:00 PM. As Ash Wednesday approaches, local churches will distribute ashes, marking the start of Lent. Grace Lutheran Church offers Ashes to Go at 6:30 AM on Wednesday. More details are available online.

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SUMMARY: On March 2, 2025, South Mississippi is experiencing cooler temperatures in the 50s, expected to rise to the mid-60s in the afternoon, as parades kick off. While the day will be mostly nice with increasing cloud cover, storms are forecasted for Fat Tuesday night, potentially bringing severe weather. Winds will be strong, gusting to 30-40 mph, increasing risks for the parades. A slight risk of severe weather is noted, with stronger storms likely in the region. After the storm system passes, cooler, mostly sunny conditions are expected for the rest of the week. Updates will be available on the weather blog.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby details your Sunday parade forecast and has the latest on the storms expected late on Fat Tuesday.

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