Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 20, 11:00 AM CDT until August 20, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Gulfport - Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (KGPT)

Lat: 30.41°NLon: 89.08°WElev: 26ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.90 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	20 Aug 6:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Mc Henry MS

Heat Advisory August 20, 11:00am until August 20, 06:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.