Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Last Update: 206 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

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27NM S Gulfport MS

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Afternoon
North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves around 4 feet.
Tonight
North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
Sunday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Waves around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less.
Sunday Night
West winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Monday
East winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Monday Night
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
Tuesday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
Tuesday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
Wednesday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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206 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026
 
 

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