Rex Thompson is a Weather Forecaster at WDAM. With a deep-rooted passion for meteorology sparked by his childhood experiences with Hurricane Camille, Rex covers a range of topics including climate change, environmental issues, and regional interests across North America, as well as global news from APAC and LATAM. His extensive experience in broadcasting has made him a prominent voice in weather reporting.
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Rex Thompson's coverage predominantly focuses on local weather forecasting and seasonal changes, with a significant emphasis on announcements and citing data. He also covers topics related to house & home, entertainment news, and tragedy.
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Mostly sunny and hot this afternoon
Thursday is looking hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s and lows in the lower 70s.
Mostly sunny and hot weather is in the forecast for today.
Updated 6 hours ago PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Friday, everyone! Hot and humid weather is on tap for today with highs in the mid-90s.
A flood watch is in effect until Wednesday morning.
The system will likely spread in heavy rains across our area on Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain totals are expected to be 3 to 6 inches or more by Thursday.
By: Rex Thompson
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Thursday for the Pine Belt.
Saturday and Sunday are looking very humid with highs around 90 and lows in the mid-70s
Published Jun. 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM GMT+2 | Updated 5 minutes ago Happy Monday, everyone!
We're getting into a typical summer weather pattern here in the Pine Belt.
