Updated: 1139 AM CST FRI JAN 16 2004

TODAY

The high today in Desoto county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Rainfall totals of .00 - .01 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 48%. Skies will be cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 11 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 1 hour and greater than 80% for 0 hour.

TONIGHT

The low tonight in Desoto county, is expected to be around 45 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.14-0.64 inches over 70% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 37 to 45 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 14 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 10 hours.

TOMORROW

The high tomorrow in Desoto county, is expected to be near 53 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.54-0.85 inches over 90% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southeast at 13 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 12 hours.

TOMORROW NIGHT

The low tomorrow night in Desoto county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.11-0.19 inches over 70% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 38 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 10 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours.