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915 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 912 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

A band of light showers is diminishing as it shifts slowly
southeastward across East MS this evening. This activity was
occurring along a stalling front. We can't rule out a few more
isolated showers along this front overnight, but most areas will
remain dry. Otherwise, no forecast changes are planned this
evening. /DL/

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Regional Hourly Observations For COPIAH County

SWR not available
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 60 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the north at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Greenville. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at Columbus AFB.


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 COPIAH County
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7-Day Forecast For COPIAH County, MS
858 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Mississippi
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Below        Below                                            

....  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

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:19 EDT Set 20:38 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:55 EDT Ends 21:03 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky