Station Name: MISSISSIPPI SOUND AT USGS MERRILL SHELL BANK LIGHT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Pass Christian, MS
Harris County

GPS Coordinates: 30.23825405, -89.24281939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM CST until February 1 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:27AM CST until February 1 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills are expected Friday and Saturday nights. Wind chills in the single digits to lower teens expected Friday night, with single digits expected areawide on Saturday night. * WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will likely be an extended duration cold event where temperatures fail to make it above freezing Saturday, especially over interior counties near and north of the Highway 84 corridor. Temperatures may remain below freezing for up to 36 hours. Wind chills during the day Saturday may stay in the upper teens to lower 20s areawide.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.