Benton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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915 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 912 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

A band of light showers is diminishing as it shifts slowly
southeastward across East MS this evening. This activity was
occurring along a stalling front. We can't rule out a few more
isolated showers along this front overnight, but most areas will
remain dry. Otherwise, no forecast changes are planned this
evening. /DL/

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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
1100 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024
IUKA N/A 58 50 74 CALM 30.14R LOUISVILLE CLEAR 63 63 100 CALM 30.16R FOG STARKVILLE CLEAR 61 61 100 CALM 30.10S TUPELO CLEAR 62 48 60 CALM 30.13R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 62 degrees north, near 66 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, light rain central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Greenville. The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at Columbus AFB.

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 BENTON County
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7-Day Forecast For BENTON County, MS
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Mississippi MISSISSIPPI --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:19 EDT Set 20:38 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:55 EDT Ends 21:03 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

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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