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1121 PM CDT Wed May 13 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES... 

- Dry and seasonably warm conditions can be expected as we go
  through the remainder of this week and weekend.
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Regional Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County
1100 PM CDT WED MAY 13 2026
MCCOMB         CLEAR     66  59  78 CALM      29.99S                  
NATCHEZ        CLEAR    N/A N/A N/A CALM      30.00R                  
PINE BELT      CLEAR     65  63  93 W3        29.99S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday May 13, 2026

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 66 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the north at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm 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 73 degrees at Biloxi. The lowest temperature is 64 degrees at Vicksburg, and Meridian Key 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 FRANKLIN County
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7-Day Forecast For FRANKLIN County, MS
836 PM CDT Wed May 13 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Lows around 60. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Mississippi 
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....  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

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MAY 14TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1896...
The mercury plunged to 10 degrees below zero at Climax CO. It was the
lowest reading of record for the U.S. during the month of May. (David
Ludlum)
...1898...
A severe thunderstorm, with some hailstones up to 9.5 inches in
circumference, pounded a four mile wide path across Kansas City MO.
South-facing windows were broken in nearly every house in central and
eastern parts of the city, and several persons were injured. An even larger
hailstone was thought to have been found, but it turned out to be a chunk
of ice tossed out the window of a building by a prankster. (The Kansas City
Weather Almanac) (The Weather Channel)
...2007...
The first or second week in May is the time of blackberry winter in Kentucky.... 
which gets its name for the blackberry bushes which are in bloom this time of 
year. Blackberry winter is not as cold as dogwood winter...which occurs earlier 
in the spring. This year...dogwood winter saw a prolong bout of freezing 
temperatures and even a bit of snow. Following this early spring cold spell... 
temperatures warmed across Kentucky...with several days of near 90 degrees. That 
makes blackberry winter feel noticeably cooler this year. According to weather 
folklore...it usually marks the last round of cool temperatures before the onset 
of summer like conditions of late spring. (NWS Jackson)

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