North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 74 and it feels like 74. Highs will continue to range between 89 and 97 with lows between 71 and 73. There is a slight chance of rain tomorrow, and an 80% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday. Few storms could be strong to severe each day this week. Primary threat: damaging winds. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 76 and it feels like 76. Todays high is 97 with a low of 73. Tuesdays high is 96 with a slight chance of rain.
Severe Weather Update (Southeast Region): Now, for your Severe Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There are no threats of severe weather in the longer range.
Severe Weather Outlook (Nationwide): Now, for your Nationwide Severe Weather Outlook. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1a) Marginal Risk of severe weather today across the Northern and Central High Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather today from the Ohio Valley into Western New England. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Northern Middle Atlantic. Primary threats: small hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow for much of the Northern and Central Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow for parts of South Dakota and Nebraska. Primary threats: large hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather on Wednesday for parts of the Central/Northern Plains, and Mid-Missouri Valley. Primary threats: small hail and gusty winds.
Tropical Update: Now, for your tropical update. In the Atlantic, no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Eastern Pacific, (#1) Tropical Storm Frank has winds of 65mph, gusting to 75mph, with a pressure of 994mbars. Movement is West at 3mph. Is not a threat to land and is expected to weaken mid to late week. (#2) Major Hurricane Georgette has winds of 130mph, gusting to 160mph, with a pressure of 952mbars. Movement is Northwest at 10mph. Is expected to weaken over the next day or two and dissipate mid to late week. Not a threat to land. In the Central Pacific, (#1) Tropical Storm Darby has winds of 40mph, gusting to 50mph, with a pressure of 1009mbars. Movement is Northwest at 12mph. Is expected to continue to weaken over the next few days and dissipate by midweek. 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), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Southern Hemisphere (Australian Region), no development is expected over next 5 days. In the Southern Hemisphere (South Pacific), no development is expected over the next 5 days.
Long Range Outlook: As we head into late July, expect a continuance in normal to slightly below normal rainfall across the Southeast with still some potential for strong to severe storms. Temperatures will range between normal to slightly above normal.
Weather Word of the Week: Excessive Heat Warning. Issued within 12 hours of the onset of the following criteria: heat index of at least 105°F for more than 3 hours per day for 2 consecutive days, or heat index more than 115°F for any period of time.
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