SUMMARY: South Mississippi will experience pleasant mornings with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, followed by hot afternoons reaching the 90s. Tonight is quiet and comfortable, with light south winds and no significant weather activity. A dip in the jet stream brings cooler, drier air and wind shear, limiting tropical activity in the Gulf. Rain chances are low, with only stray showers possible. Water conditions are calm with northwest to southeast winds at 5-10 knots and seas 1-2 feet. The Atlantic has a high chance of tropical development, but it is expected to stay away from the Gulf, posing more concern for the East Coast.

Chief Meteorlogist Eric Jeansonne explains why relief from the summer heat may come during the earlier hours of the day.

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SUMMARY: Upgrades are underway at two popular South Mississippi piers. In Gulfport, a $1.8 million project at the Courthouse Road Pier includes building a new pier, walkway, and gazebo, along with creating a natural drainage zone featuring a concrete diversion box to capture debris and litter. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the work is expected to finish in the next few months. Meanwhile, in Biloxi, repairs are ongoing on the 894-foot Coliseum Pier, the longest pier in Harrison County. Crews are replacing rotten boards and handrails as part of regular maintenance by the city’s ports and harbor department.

Two major pier projects are underway on the Coast.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) released its Labor Day travel report, highlighting enforcement efforts during the holiday. MHP issued over 5,000 citations and made 92 arrests for impaired driving. Additionally, 617 motorists were cited for occupant restraint violations. The patrol investigated 159 crashes, with 43 resulting in injuries. Tragically, there were 3 fatal crashes that caused 3 deaths. These statistics underscore MHP’s commitment to road safety during the busy Labor Day period, emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of seatbelt use to reduce injuries and fatalities on Mississippi roads.

The enforcement period ran from Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1.

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