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411 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...New DISCUSSION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 411 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

Today through tonight: Warm and mostly dry conditions are expected
to continue as we finish up the work week. An upper level ridge
axis will shift east of the area today, and we'll see increasing 
southerly flow in response. Expect an increase in wind gusts later
this morning and afternoon in what will be a warm and well-mixed 
boundary layer. The only shower chances, over northwest portions 
of the area, should correspond with a subtle shortwave trough in 
the southwest flow aloft this evening. /EC/

Saturday through next week: Our area will be under the influence 
of a summer-like regime in the extended period beneath general 
ridging aloft. Intermittent disturbances will bring the chance for
rain and storms, however most energy should be deflected to the 
north and west thanks to the ridge. Our northwestern areas could 
be clipped by isolated showers Saturday with the departing low 
pressure system to the northwest, however most areas should remain
dry. A pressure gradient of around 5 to 7mb over the area will 
result in sustained winds around 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30
to 35 mph, which has prompted a limited wind graphic in the HWO. 
Winds should diminish Monday.

Attention then turns to a system Monday that could bring a small 
threat for strong to severe storms and some heavy rain. A shortwave 
pushes across the area Monday while 60s dewpoints are in place. Deep 
shear around 40 to 50 kts should aid in organization of updrafts and 
maintainence across the area. The primary threat should be damaging 
wind gusts with a possible MCS, mostly along the HWY 82 corridor. In 
addition, PWAT in excess of 1.5 inches and deep warm cloud layer 
will result in efficient rainfall rates, thus a flash flood threat 
also appears possible. Expect more details as they become available.

Warm and humid conditions continue under the influence of upper 
ridging with intermittent showers and storms. A cold front 
Thursday/Friday will bring a return of more steady rain and storm 
chances, and slightly cooler temperatures. Severe storms are not 
likely with this round given very weak deep shear and 
instability./SAS/

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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
IUKA N/A 60 56 86 E5 30.04R LOUISVILLE CLOUDY 64 63 94 S7 30.08R STARKVILLE PTSUNNY 64 61 88 S7 30.03R TUPELO PTSUNNY 64 55 72 S10 30.02F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Gulfport. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at Tupelo, Pascagoula, and Meridian Key Field.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BENTON County
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7-Day Forecast For BENTON County, MS
301 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Mississippi MISSISSIPPI --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:18 EDT Set 20:39 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:54 EDT Ends 21:04 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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