North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 62 and it feels like 62. Highs will continue to range between 86 and 92 with lows between 54 and 66. There is a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms tomorrow. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 64 and it feels like 64. Todays high is 78 and a low of 63 with a slight chance of rain. Tuesdays high is 86 with a 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Severe Weather Update (Southeast Region): Now, for your Severe Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There could be a threat of severe weather around May 22nd-24th.
Severe Weather Outlook (Nationwide): Now, for your Nationwide Severe Weather Outlook. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather today immediately surrounding the Slight Risk area. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today from Eastern Nebraska/Southern Iowa Southward into Eastern Texas. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#3) Enhanced Risk of severe weather today across Eastern Oklahoma, Northeastern Texas, Northwestern Louisiana, and much of Arkansas. Primary threats: large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1a) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of the Ozark Plateau, Lower Missouri Valley, and the Central Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow across surrounding areas of South-Central Texas. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2a) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow across the Texas Hill Country and adjacent portions of the Edwards Plateau. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2b) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of the Middle Mississippi into the Lower Ohio Valleys. Primary threats: large hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1a) Marginal Risk of severe weather on Wednesday near the Western Slopes of the Central Appalachians. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather on Wednesday across surrounding areas of the Mississippi Valley into the Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather on Wednesday across the Lower Missouri/Middle Mississippi Valleys. Primary threats: large hail and damaging winds.
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 mid 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: Lightning. Is a visible electrical discharge produced by a thunderstorm. The discharge may occur within or between clouds, between the cloud and air, between a cloud and the ground, or between the ground and a cloud.
Where to find more about me: Visit my website at Parker Weather Service.com, or follow me on Twitter at JohnnyParker012@twitter.com and on Google Plus JohnnyParker. The Regional Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo, MS, serves people, like myself, with physical disabilities. I am their “Weatherman in Residence”.