North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 66 and it feels like 66. Highs will continue to range between 74 and 90 with lows between 47 and 63. There is an 80% chance of heavy thunderstorms today. Few strong storms are possible today. Primary threats: small hail and gusty winds. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 66 and it feels like 66. Todays high is 73 and a low of 55 with a 90% chance of heavy thunderstorms. Tuesdays high is 74.
Now, for your Severe Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There could be a threat of severe weather around May 10th-12th.
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 near the Central Gulf Coast. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather today across surrounding areas of the Tennessee Valley/Southern Appalachians and Mid Atlantic Coast. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today across the Mountains and Piedmont of the Carolinas into the Mid Atlantic Coast Region. Primary threat: large hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow across the Southeastern U.S. and Florida Peninsula. Primary threats: gusty winds and hail. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather on Wednesday across the Florida Peninsula. Primary threats: gusty winds and small hail.
Tropical Update: Now, for your tropical update. In the Atlantic, no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Eastern Pacific, no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the Central Pacific, no development is expected over the next 5 days. 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 early May, 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 slightly above normal.
Weather Word of the Week: Upper Level Disturbance. Is a disturbance in the upper atmospheric flow pattern which is usually associated with clouds and precipitation. This disturbance is characterized by distinct cyclonic flow, a pocket of cold air, and sometimes a jet streak. These features make the air aloft more unstable and conducive to clouds and precipitation.
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