Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson, McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL)

Lat: 35.59°NLon: 88.92°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Mercer TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 84. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 84. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Mercer TN
 35.41°N 89.08°W (Elev. 292 ft)
12:05 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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