North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 61 and it feels like 59. Highs will continue to range between 61 and 87 with lows between 37 and 55. There is a 100% chance of AM thunderstorms today. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 59 and it feels like 57. Todays high is 77 and a low of 55 with an 80% chance of AM thunderstorms. Tuesdays high is 85.
Severe/Winter Weather Update (Southeast Region): Now, for your Severe/Winter Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There could be a threat of severe weather around the 23rd-29th.
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 over parts of Eastern Nebraska into adjacent Iowa/Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather today from portions of Kentucky/Tennessee Eastward into Southern Virginia and the Carolinas. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today for parts of Western/Central North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Primary threats: large hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow from the Central Great Lakes to Tennessee Valley. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow across the Midwest. Primary threats: large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
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), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Southern Hemisphere (Australian Region), no development is expected over the 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 mid March, expect a continuance in normal to above normal rainfall across the Southeast with an increase in potential for severe weather. Temperatures will range between normal to a little below normal.
Weather Word of the Week: Flood Stage. Is an established gage height for a given location above which a rise in water surface level begins to create a hazard to lives, property, or commerce. The issuance of flood (or in some cases flash flood) warnings is linked to flood stage. Not necessarily the same as bankfull stage.
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