Smith County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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1215 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE, AVIATION...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

Rest of today into tonight...

A quiet aftn period is on tap across the region. Water
vapor/morning hand upper analysis this morning indicate broad 
upper low centered across the Great Lakes to north near the Hudson
Bay region. Dry mean northwesterly flow aloft persists across the
region, with any perturbed flow well off to the north. With 1024mb 
sfc high parked over the region, seasonably cool conditions are
ongoing, with highs expected to be some 3-5 degrees below normal.
With deep dry layer aloft settling down to 850mb & efficient 
mixing expected, kept fcst towards aggressive side of guidance for
aftn dewpoints. Main adjustments was to bump up towards warmer 
consensus for highs but still seasonably cool. Updates will be out
shortly. /DC/

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Regional Hourly Observations For SMITH County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 74 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 23 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Hattiesburg. The lowest temperature is 72 degrees at McComb and Jackson Hawkins Field.

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 SMITH County
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7-Day Forecast For SMITH County, MS
128 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.040000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:21 EDT Set 20:37 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 EDT Ends 21:01 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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