Hot and Humid August Continues

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Southerly flow from the Gulf will continue to bring moisture to NE Mississippi, causing the high humidity and potential for afternoon thunderstorms to remain. MONDAY: While the high temperature will peak around 95°, heat index values are likely to remain at or above 100° all afternoon, maxing out at 107°. Skies will be mostly sunny, except…

Rinse and Repeat!

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) –  Not much change in the forecast this week, everyday will be in the 90’s with isolated rain chances. TONIGHT – Overnight and early morning temps will be in the low to mid 70’s with patchy fog. THIS WEEKEND – A pretty summer-like weekend is coming up! Temps will be in the low to middle 90’s with…

Gulf Moisture Returns

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — As the subtropical high pressure over the Atlantic shifts westward, Gulf moisture returns as southerly flow intensifies — bringing with it high humidity and chances of thunderstorms every afternoon. FRIDAY: The morning will be mostly sunny, but by noon, a 20% chance of thunderstorms will stick around for the rest of the day. These storms will…

Nearly one year after fatal crash, MDOT plans RCUT

Brian and Melissa Jenkins are reflecting on the past year following the loss of their son, Nicholas.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Changes are coming to a dangerous Lowndes County intersection, and for one family, it’s one step closer to getting justice for their son. The end of August will mark a year since Brian and Melissa Jenkins lost their son in a tragic car accident in Lowndes County. On August 30, 2025, Nicholas Jenkins , 23, died…

Feeling Warmer to End the Week

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — As the low-level flow pattern begins to shift, moisture from the Gulf and warmer heat indices comes back up to northeast Mississippi…and it isn’t leaving anytime soon. THURSDAY: A very nice August day is in store for today, with lots of sunshine and light winds out of the south. The high temperature will reach 95°, but…

Hundreds attend National Night Out

Local law enforcement host annual National Night Out.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thousands across the nation met with law enforcement officers Tuesday for the annual National Night Out. Different communities in our viewing area participated in the event to help build community partnerships with officers. It was sea of blue in Columbus Tuesday, August 4. The Columbus Police Department and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office celebrated National Night Out…