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

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 11:16AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:16 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 24 at 10:37PM CST until January 25 at 8:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, patchy visibility one quarter mile or less. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...For the dense fog advisory, low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. For the extreme cold warning, frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

For the dense fog advisory, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility along area roadways. Slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For the extreme cold warning, 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 and make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Follow all appropriate safety precautions when heating your home using a fireplace or portable heating devices.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:37PM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, patchy visibility one quarter mile or less. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...For the dense fog advisory, low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. For the extreme cold warning, frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

For the dense fog advisory, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility along area roadways. Slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For the extreme cold warning, 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 and make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Follow all appropriate safety precautions when heating your home using a fireplace or portable heating devices.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:37PM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, patchy visibility one quarter mile or less. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Northern Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes. In Mississippi, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, and Walthall Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

For the dense fog advisory, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility along area roadways. Slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For the extreme cold warning, 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 and make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Follow all appropriate safety precautions when heating your home using a fireplace or portable heating devices.

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 24 at 10:37PM CST until January 25 at 8:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, patchy visibility one quarter mile or less. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Northern Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes. In Mississippi, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, and Walthall Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

For the dense fog advisory, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility along area roadways. Slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For the extreme cold warning, 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 and make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Follow all appropriate safety precautions when heating your home using a fireplace or portable heating devices.

Wind Advisory issued January 24 at 10:38PM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 24 at 10:38PM CST until January 27 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:38PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.