Marion County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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1009 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 1008 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

Mesoscale update: This morning the forecast remains on track as the 
dense fog has cleared in the far southeast and low stratus/fog is 
beginning to clear in the the Ms Delta , thus no major changes have 
been made to the forecast. Sky cover has been increased to reflect 
the overcast cloud cover today. Rain and isolated storm chances will 
remain possible today mainly along and north of the HWY-82 corridor. 
High temperatures for the day will have a wide gradient from 
northwest to southeast. High temps in the northwest will be 
seasonably cool in the low - mid 70s, while high temps in the 
southeast will be seasonably warm in the low - mid 80s./KP/

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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
1000 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
MCCOMB PTSUNNY 75 69 81 SW3 30.08F NATCHEZ MOSUNNY 75 72 88 CALM 30.08F HAZE PINE BELT CLOUDY 76 70 82 S7 30.11R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 72 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 72 degrees. Winds are variable at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at Biloxi. The lowest temperature is 66 degrees at Greenville.

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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7-Day Forecast For MARION County, MS
943 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers, mainly in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Mississippi MISSISSIPPI --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.700000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:26 EDT Set 20:34 EDT Transit Meridian 13:59 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:01 EDT Ends 20:58 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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