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A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables. Regional Hourly Observations For ALCORN County 700 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018 CORINTH N/A 88 79 74 S5 29.87R HX 102 GOLDN TRIANGLE FAIR 90 81 74 SE8 29.89S HX 109 STARKVILLE FAIR 90 79 70 SW6 29.89S HX 105 TUPELO FAIR 90 79 70 SE9 29.87R HX 106 6HR MIN TEMP: 89; 6HR MAX TEMP: 93;
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Friday July 20, 2018 Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 90 degrees north, near 91 degrees central, and near 88 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, fair central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 79 degrees. The heat index is near 106 degrees north. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 77 degrees. The heat index is near 104 degrees central. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 80 degrees. The heat index is near 103 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is emergency north, emergency central, and emergency south. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 93 degrees at McComb. The lowest temperature is 88 degrees at Greenwood and Biloxi.
Current NOWCAST not available: Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect. 
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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ALCORN County,MS 405 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Dangerous heat is expected across the Mid South today. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from late this morning through this evening along and west of the Mississippi River. A Heat Advisory will be in effect for the remainder of the area. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected from late this afternoon through tonight. There is a Moderate Risk for Severe Thunderstorms across northwest Tennessee, with an Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms across the remainder of the area. The potential will exist for very large hail, some golfball size or larger, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Please continue to monitor the weather through the day and be prepared to take cover if warnings are issued for your location. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be needed across the Mid South later this afternoon through tonight.
7-Day Forecast For ALCORN County, MS 627 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 TONIGHT SATURDAY SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY SUNDAY NIGHT MONDAY MONDAY NIGHT TUESDAY TUESDAY NIGHT WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THURSDAY THURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY
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Temperature: Normal Below Above Above
Precipitation: Above Above Below Below
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Almanac Information Friday July 20, 2018 the 201th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 20.470000 Distance 0.999716 AU Rise 07:08 EDT Set 21:06 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:42 EDT Ends 21:32 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today //////////////////////// JULY 20TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1930... The temperature at Washington D.C. soared to an all-time record of 106 degrees. The next day Millsboro reached 110 degrees to set a record for the state of Delaware. July 1930 was one of the hottest and driest summers in the U.S., particularly in the Missouri Valley where severe drought conditions developed. Toward the end of the month state records were set for Kentucky with 114 degrees, and Mississippi with 115 degrees. (David Ludlum) ...1934... The temperature at Keokuk IA soared to 118 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) ...1953... Twenty-two inches of hail reportedly fell northeast of Dickinson ND. (The Weather Channel) ...1986... The temperature at Charleston SC hit 104 degrees for the second day in a row to tie their all-time record high. (The Weather Channel) ...1987... Thunderstorms produced severe weather across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 87 mph at Mosinee WI, and strong thunderstorm winds capsized twenty-six boats on Grand Traverse Bay drowning two women. Thunderstorms produced nine inches of rain at Shakopee MN, with 7.83 inches reported in six hours at Chaska MN. Thunderstorms in north central Nebraska produced hail as large as golf balls in southwestern Cherry County, which accumulated to a depth of 12 inches. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) ...1988... The temperature at Redding CA soared to an all-time record high of 118 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms produced much needed rains from New England to southern Texas. Salem IN was deluged with 7.2 inches of rain resulting in flash flooding. (The National Weather Summary) ...1989... Showers and thunderstorms in the Middle Atlantic Coast Region soaked Wilmington DE with 2.28 inches of rain, pushing their total for the period May through July past the previous record of 22.43 inches. Heavy rain over that three month period virtually wiped out a 16.82 inch deficit which had been building since drought conditions began in 1985. Thunderstorms in central Indiana deluged Lebanon with 6.50 inches of rain in twelve hours, and thunderstorms over Florida produced wind gusts to 84 mph at Flagler Beach. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
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