North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 50 and it feels like 47. Highs will continue to range between 57 and 75 with lows between 33 and 54. There is a 100% chance of rain today, a slight chance of rain tomorrow, a slight chance of rain on Saturday, and a 50% chance of showers on Sunday. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 51 and it feels like 46. Todays high is 54 and a low of 38 with a 100% chance of heavy rain. Tuesdays high is 64 with a slight chance of rain.
Severe/Winter Weather Update (Southeast Region): Now, for your Severe/Winter Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There could be winter weather potential around February 25th-March 5th.
Severe Weather Outlook (Nationwide): Now, for your Nationwide Severe Weather Outlook. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has (#1a) Marginal Risk of severe weather today from Louisiana to Coastal South Carolina. Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today along the Central Gulf Coast. Main threats: damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow over Coastal North Carolina. Main threat: strong wind gusts.
Tropical Update: Now, for your tropical update. In the Western Pacific, no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the North Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the North Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Southern Hemisphere (South-West Indian Ocean), (#1) Tropical Cyclone Uriah has winds of 65mph, gusting to 80mph, with a pressure of 995mbars. Movement is West-Southwest at 9mph. Is expected to intensify into a category 2 cyclone by late tomorrow or Wednesday. Not a threat to land. In the Southern Hemisphere (Australian Region), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Southern Hemisphere (South Pacific), (#1) Tropical Cyclone Winston has winds of 70mph, gusting to 85mph, with a pressure of 994mbars. Movement is Northeast at 14mph. Is expected to regain category 1 cyclone intensity by mid to late week.
Long Range Outlook: As we head into mid February, expect a continuance in normal to above normal rainfall across the Southeast with an increase in potential for winter weather. Temperatures will range between normal to much below normal.
Weather Word of the Week: Wind Chill Warning. Is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when the wind chill is life threatening. The criteria for this warning varies from state to state.
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