Washington County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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342 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - Dry weather will resume today and continue through much of the
    upcoming week.

  - Confidence is increasing for significant rainfall amounts late
    this week into the weekend.

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Regional Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
500 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2026
GREENVILLE MOCLDY 48 45 89 N7 30.28R OLIVE BRANCH CLEAR 46 46 100 CALM 30.27S OXFORD PTCLDY 43 43 100 CALM 30.29S FOG TUNICA CLEAR 43 43 100 NW3 30.29S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Sunday April 19, 2026

Across Mississippi...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the north at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 16 mph with gusts at 22 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Pascagoula. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Tupelo.

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 WASHINGTON County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, MS
326 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026 TODAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Below 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

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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