Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. 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: 537 AM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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27NM S Gulfport MS

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest late this morning, then becoming southeast this afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Tonight

East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.

Friday

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Friday Night

East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Waves 4 to 5 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight.

Saturday

North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet.

Sunday

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

Sunday Night

North winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.

Monday

Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.

Monday Night

South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.