North MS Local Forecast: Good Morning! At Smithville, MS, the current temperature is 76 and it feels like 76. Highs will continue to range between 88 and 97 with lows between 67 and 74. There is a slight chance of rain today, a slight chance of rain tomorrow, a 60% chance of PM thunderstorms on Thursday, a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms on Friday, a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms next Sunday, a slight chance of rain next Monday, a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms next Tuesday, and a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms next Wednesday. Few strong to severe storms are possible Friday into Saturday. Main threats will be damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. At the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS, the current temperature is 78 and it feels like 78. Todays high is 96 and a low of 74 with a slight chance of rain. Tuesdays high is 97 with a slight chance of rain.
Severe Weather Update (Southeast Region): Now, for your Severe Weather Update for the Southeast Region. There is no threat of organized or significant severe weather in the long 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 over Northern parts of Florida into the Western Carolinas. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather today from Eastern Kansas into the Northeastern U.S. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather today over a large portion of the Midwest and Great Lakes. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#3) Enhanced Risk of severe weather today from the Mid-Upper MS Valley Eastward into Lower Michigan. Main threats will be damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes (some of which could be strong/long-tracked). The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1a) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of the Northern Rockies and Central to Northern High Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1b) Marginal Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of the Mid MS Valley, Ohio Valley, Lower Great Lakes, Central to Northern Appalachians, and New England. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2a) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of the Central and Northern High Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2b) Slight Risk of severe weather tomorrow across parts of Upper Ohio Valley and Central to Northern Appalachian Mountains. Main threats will be large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#1) Marginal Risk of severe weather on Wednesday across parts of the Northern Plains, Mid Missouri Valley, Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley, Central Appalachian Mountains, and Carolinas. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a (#2) Slight Risk of severe weather on Wednesday across parts of the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Northern Ohio Valley. Main threats will be large hail, damaging winds, and a few isolated tornadoes.
Tropical Update: Now, for your tropical update. In the Atlantic, no development is expected over the next 5-10 days. In the Eastern Pacific, no development is expected over the next 5-10 days. In the Central Pacific, no development is expected over the next several days. In the Western Pacific, (#1) Tropical Storm Kujira has winds of 50mph, gusting to 65mph, with a pressure of 985mbars. Movement is North at 6mph. Is expected to make landfall late today through Wednesday over Southern China. In the North Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal), no development is expected over the next 5 days. In the North Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea), no development is expected over the next 5-10 days.
Long Range Outlook: As we head into Late June, expect a continued increase in rainfall across the Southeast. Temperatures will range between normal to much above normal. May start to see a slight uptick in tropical activity as we head towards late June/early July, primarily off Southeast Coast and Gulf of Mexico. A very active Hurricane/Typhoon season expected in the Eastern/Western Pacific Basins.
Weather Word of the Week: Heat Advisory. Is issued within 12 hours of the onset of the following conditions: heat index of at least 105 degrees F, but less than 115 degrees F for less than 3 hours per day, or nighttime lows above 80 degrees F for 2 consecutive days.
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