Leake County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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1250 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...New AVIATION...

.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 LEAKE County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the north at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Biloxi. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Tupelo.

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 LEAKE County
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7-Day Forecast For LEAKE County, MS
313 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny early this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
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 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms and rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
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 APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- 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)

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