Tunica County Weather and Climate Synopsis



Click on button above to view MS Watches/Warnings/Special Wx Statements. Tunica County, MS Weather and Climate Synopsis To access other UK Agricultural Weather Center Pages use the pull-down menu below.

(Click image to zoom) or Click Here

36 Hr. Forecast Map
All Radar images NOAA/UKAWC
Satellite images from NOAA

Weather Summary

Hourly Observations

Nowcast

Agricultural Weather Outlook

7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

Almanac

Historical Facts


US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Also see:
Satellite Images of the Day All NWS Radars NWS Watch/Warning Maps UKAWC Regional Degree Day Maps 7-Day Dep. from Normal Rainfall Map 7-Day Dep. from Normal Temp. Map	Desktop Severe Weather Info US Weather at a Glance Learning About Weather US Crop/Weather Reports Crop Moisture Index (JAWF) Palmer Drought Index(NOAA) State Climatology Office

A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.

943 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...New MESOSCALE UPDATE...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 925 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

Now that things have quieted down in terms of convection, one of
the primary concerns going through the remainder of the night 
into early Friday morning will be for dense fog in the southeast 
given expected overnight cooling in the very humid boundary layer 
and light southerly low level flow. Have maintained the limited 
dense fog threat for now but it wouldn't be too surprising if we 
eventually need a dense fog advisory in the Pine Belt region. 

Otherwise, we'll be monitoring storms currently well to the north
associated with a cold front that will approach northwest 
portions of the area toward daybreak. Most guidance show that 
storms will begin to weaken as they enter our area, and this at 
least seems reasonable given the diminishing instability and 
convective inhibition. Having said, the spring season always 
throws in a few wrinkles when it comes to forecasting convective 
evolution, so don't be surprised if there are a few strong to 
marginally severe storms in the Bolivar County area before 
daybreak. /EC/

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables.
Regional Hourly Observations For TUNICA County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
OLIVE BRANCH N/A 66 66 100 S9 29.95F OXFORD CLOUDY 66 63 88 SW5 30.01R TUNICA MOCLDY 70 68 92 S13 29.97R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 69 degrees north, near 73 degrees central, and near 75 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 71 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Gulfport. The lowest temperature is 65 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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For TUNICA County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For TUNICA County, MS
939 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
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 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:27 EDT Set 20:33 EDT Transit Meridian 13:59 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:03 EDT Ends 20:57 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky