Benton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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1125 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - Temperatures are expected to undergo a warming trend for the
    rest of the week, bringing afternoon highs in the 70s/ 
    overnight lows in the 50s.

  - Rain chances return next week as a frontal boundary pushes 
    into the ArkLaMiss region.

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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
400 PM CST WED NOV 12 2025
GOLDN TRIANGLE PTCLDY 70 53 54 SW6 30.18R IUKA CLEAR 65 43 43 CALM 30.15R LOUISVILLE CLEAR 70 52 52 VRB6 30.19F STARKVILLE CLEAR 70 54 56 SW6 30.15S TUPELO CLEAR 69 48 47 W8 30.16R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 400pm CST, Wednesday November 12, 2025

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 69 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 67 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The livestock cold stress index is in the no stress category north, no stress category central, and no stress category south. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Hattiesburg. The lowest temperature is 67 degrees at Pascagoula, and Gulfport.

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
305 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Areas of fog. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds around 5 mph early, becoming light and variable.
THURSDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 NOV 18-22 NOV 20-26 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

NOVEMBER 12TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1906... The mercury soared to 106 degrees at Craftonville CA, a November record for the U.S. (The Weather Channel) ...1959... Between Noon on the 11th and Noon on the 12th, a winter storm buried Helena MT under 21.5 inches of snow, which surpassed their previous 24 hour record by seven inches. (The Weather Channel)

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