Twin States Weather Blog

Midnight Madness

* Actually, no madness at all. More dry weather, relatively calm conditions. Temperatures for the next couple of days will stay a few degrees above normal. As much as we need it, we don't appear to have any significant chance of appreciable rain. A weak front will push through late Thursday or early Friday, bringing a reinforcement of slightly cooler and drier air for the weekend. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely stay in the upper 70's, with slightly lower humidity.

* How about Vince? The system continues to move northeast towards Portugal, and should weaken as it approaches the coastline. This is a very unusual place for a tropical system. Given the active nature of this season, it only seems appropriate.

* We received this e-mail from Gov. Barbour, with an update on the results of the Mississippi Rising event:

October 10, 2005

Dear Friends,

As Governor of the State of Mississippi, I would like to thank you for broadcasting live coverage of the Mississippi Rising event held in Oxford, Mississippi. The benefit was a tremendous success, raising an excess of $15 million that will be used as relief and recovery aid for storm victims across the state.

As you know, Hurricane Katrina has devastated a vast majority of southern Mississippi, and the needs among our citizens are great. While much has been done, our work to rebuild, recover, and renew is just beginning. The steps we must take will be arduous and will take a long time, but working together, we will be successful.

I know this because I know Mississippi. We're a tough and resilient people, but a caring and loving people. Since the hurricane struck, we have been overwhelmed with people who were willing to donate in any way to help us get back on our feet. This help is crucial to our recovery because it will take a joint effort, a magnificent collaboration to rebuild-but rebuild we will. We will rebuild a Mississippi that exceeds anything we've ever known.

In the face of this horrible tragedy, I believe we have the opportunity to make a great state even better, and I am deeply grateful for your help in making this possible. Thank you for broadcasting live the Mississippi Rising fundraising gala. The media is certainly crucial during these times of rebuilding and renewal.

Sincerely,

Haley Barbour

posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 12:20 AM