Jarod Floyd

Chief Meteorologist at KTVE/KARD-TV (West Monroe, LA)

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Evening Forecast - Friday, March 14th

2 months ago | myarklamiss.com | Alex Noel |Jarod Floyd

WEST MONORE, La. (KTVE/KARD) —We are continuing to monitor the threat for isolated strong to severe storms in the Ark-La-Miss region. Much of the central and southern United States is expecting a significant severe weather event to unfold this weekend. Widespread damaging wind gusts, very large hail, and numerous tornadoes will be possible over numerous states tonight through Sunday.
Evening Forecast - Thursday, March 13th

2 months ago | myarklamiss.com | Alex Noel |Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight will be relatively uneventful. Low temperatures reside in the upper 50s and lower 60s with winds out of the south. Clouds will increase through the night ahead of the frontal system expected tomorrow evening. We will likely remain rain free for the night. Regarding tomorrow (Friday) through Saturday:An intense mid-latitude storm system will sweep through the central United States on Friday.
Evening Forecast - Monday, March 3rd

Mar 3, 2025 | myarklamiss.com | Alex Noel |Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) —Tonight will be quite tame in comparison to the active day we are potentially going to have here in the Ark-La-Miss tomorrow. Low temperatures will reside near the upper 50s as moisture pools from the south. Winds are also out of the south-southwest, ranging from 5-10 mph. Isolated showers are possible but, will exit eastward through the evening ahead of an advancing frontal system. Tomorrow: A dynamic, upper-level storm system brings a cold front through the region.
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued in Arkansas & Louisiana

Dec 28, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. (KARD/KTVE)— The Ark-La-Miss should prepare for a long day of weather watching, as the potential for severe weather expands across the area this morning, into the afternoon, and early evening. Ingredients have gathered for significant severe weather potential, including the risk of damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, hail, and heavy rainfall. Residents are strongly encouraged to stay weather-aware throughout the day.
Evening Forecast - Monday, August 12th

Aug 12, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (8/12/2024) Heat Advisories return to the ArkLaMiss over the next several days, as the “Dog Days of Summer” continue to flex their muscles across much of the southern United States. Rain chances will remain miniscule through the early half of the week. High pressure ridging aloft will continue to control the forecast through much of this week. While low level moisture will be on the increase, rain chances will stay limited.
Evening Forecast - Wednesday, August 7th

Aug 7, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (8/7/2024) A subtle wind shift will help temperatures fall back into the upper 90s for Thursday, but extreme heat and limited rainfall continue to create outdoor safety concerns for much of the ArkLaMiss. A stubborn ridge of high pressure will continue to provide sinking, compressing, warming air in our environment. While northwesterly winds have allowed for slightly drier air, temperatures have responded by climbing a few degrees higher over the past few afternoons.
Evening Forecast - Monday, August 5th

Aug 5, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (8/5/2024) Extreme heat and limited rainfall highlight the forecast for most of this week. Heat advisories have been issued for much of the area, despite slightly drier air attempting to wedge into the region on Tuesday. High pressure aloft will keep temperatures well above normal for most of this week. Daytime highs will range from the upper 90s into the triple digits for most of the work week.
Evening Forecast - Monday, July 22nd

Jul 22, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (7/22/2024) An unsettled pattern will favor unseasonably cool temperatures and occasional rainfall through much of this week. Some storms could produce periods of heavy rainfall through mid-week. A trough of low pressure continues to bring a parade of upper-level disturbances through the region. At the surface, a weak stationary front continues to provide the focus for afternoon/evening showers and storms.
Evening Forecast - Tuesday, April 23rd

Apr 23, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (4/23/2024) A warming trend will continue across the ArkLaMiss over the next several days, with a more active pattern developing to our west that could bring storms later in the weekend. Southerly winds will continue to lead a warm up, as a weak front stalls across the region tomorrow. A few areas could see some isolated to widely scattered storms during the afternoon on Wednesday. The severe weather threat will remain low.
Evening Forecast - Friday, April 5th

Apr 5, 2024 | myarklamiss.com | Jarod Floyd

WEST MONROE, La. — (4/5/2024) A very pleasant early half of the weekend is setting up across the ArkLaMiss, but an active pattern returns next week. Showers and storms could impact views of the Eclipse, but also bring strong storms back into the region early next week. Sunshine will continue across the region on Saturday, with daytime highs climbing back to near 80° through the afternoon.