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Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Extreme Southeast Arkansas,
Northeast Louisiana, and Central Mississippi
National Weather Service Jackson MS
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

.DISCUSSION...A very west pattern is in store for all districts as widespread showers
and thunderstorms are likely this weekend, with the chance for storms continuing into the
middle part of next week.

ARZ074-075-312115-
Ashley-Chicot-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg,
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, and Eudora
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     80           70           80
Temp (24H Trend)      85 (-2)      67 (-2)      85
RH % (24H Trend)      65 (+10)     100 (+5)     67
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     SW  5
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  7         S  5         SW  5
Rain Duratn(hrs)      5            7            11
Rain Amount(ins)      1.12         0.94         0.11
SILT/500m MLT (F)     77                        75
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1136                      1477
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    3727                      4846
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  6                     W  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 14                     W 13
Vent Index (metric)   7027                      8375
Vent Index (English)  51433                     61302
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         4
Stability             A-B          E            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      42           9            52

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90.
South winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ018-019-025>027-034>036-312115-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-
Holmes-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Indianola, Ruleville,
Greenwood, Grenada, Vaiden, North Carrollton, Carrollton,
Greenville, Belzoni, Isola, Durant, Tchula, Lexington, Pickens,
and Goodman
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           60           90
Temp (24H Trend)      86 (-1)      67 (-2)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      54 (+4)      100 (+11)    72
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  6                     S  6
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  8        S  6         SW  7
Rain Duratn(hrs)      5            5            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.92         0.77         0.36
SILT/500m MLT (F)     77                        76
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1544                      1296
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5065                      4251
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  7                     W  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 16                     W 16
Vent Index (metric)   11141                     9351
Vent Index (English)  81546                     68441
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         4
Stability             B            E            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      7
Dispersion Index      55           7            53

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ028>033-037>039-312115-
Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-
Including the cities of Winona, Eupora, Mathiston, West Point,
Columbus, Ackerman, Weir, Starkville, Kosciusko, Louisville,
Macon, and Brooksville
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     30           50           90
Temp (24H Trend)      87 (+4)      66 (+1)      82
RH % (24H Trend)      45 (-7)      99 (+4)      70
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   S  6
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  6        Lgt/Var      S  6
Rain Duratn(hrs)      2            4            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.05         0.19         0.93
SILT/500m MLT (F)     76                        75
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1751                      1288
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5746                      4225
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  7                     SW  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 16                     SW 18
Vent Index (metric)   12639                     10621
Vent Index (English)  92511                     77740
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         4
Stability             A-B          F            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      67           7            48

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Showers likely and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Light
winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. South winds up
to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds
up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ040>044-047>050-312115-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-
Scott-
Including the cities of Mayersville, Rolling Fork, Anguilla,
Yazoo City, Ridgeland, Madison, Canton, Carthage, Vicksburg,
Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Richland, Forest, and Morton
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           50           90
Temp (24H Trend)      88 (+5)      67 (-1)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      49 (-10)     100 (+4)     68
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     S  5
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  7         Lgt/Var      S  6
Rain Duratn(hrs)      4            5            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.50         0.45         0.69
SILT/500m MLT (F)     78                        77
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1631                      1206
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5351                      3958
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  7                      SW  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 15                      SW 16
Vent Index (metric)   10929                     8706
Vent Index (English)  79997                     63724
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         4
Stability             A-B          E            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      65           7            46

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90.
South winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ045-046-051-052-057-058-312115-
Neshoba-Kemper-Newton-Lauderdale-Jasper-Clarke-
Including the cities of Philadelphia, Pearl River, De Kalb,
Scooba, Newton, Union, Decatur, Conehatta, Meridian, Bay Springs,
Heidelberg, Quitman, Stonewall, and Shubuta
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           40           90
Temp (24H Trend)      89 (+7)      67 (+2)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      42 (-15)     100 (+4)     70
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     S  6
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  7        Lgt/Var      S  7
Rain Duratn(hrs)      1            2            11
Rain Amount(ins)      0.04         0.09         1.19
SILT/500m MLT (F)     78                        76
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1824                      976
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5983                      3202
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  7                     S  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 15                     S 15
Vent Index (metric)   12220                     6540
Vent Index (English)  89446                     47870
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         3
Stability             A-B          F            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          9 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      79           1            38

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and numerous
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light
winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90.
South winds up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs around 90.
Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ053-054-059>062-312115-
Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Port Gibson, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst,
Wesson, Fayette, Natchez, Bude, Roxie, Meadville, and Brookhaven
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           40           90
Temp (24H Trend)      86 (+2)      67 (-1)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      60 (-4)      100 (0)      75
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  7         Lgt/Var      S  5
Rain Duratn(hrs)      4            3            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.76         0.74         0.76
SILT/500m MLT (F)     80                        77
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1408                      1056
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    4619                      3464
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      SW  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 14                      SW 14
Vent Index (metric)   8709                      6531
Vent Index (English)  63742                     47803
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         3
Stability             A-B          F            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      56           6            33

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and numerous
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs around 90. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

MSZ055-056-063>066-072>074-312115-
Simpson-Smith-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-
Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Magee, Mendenhall, Taylorsville, Raleigh,
Monticello, New Hebron, Prentiss, Bassfield, Collins,
Mount Olive, Laurel, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton,
Purvis, and Hattiesburg
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     30           40           100
Temp (24H Trend)      89 (+6)      67 (+1)      84
RH % (24H Trend)      45 (-16)     100 (+1)     73
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  6         Lgt/Var      S  5
Rain Duratn(hrs)      3            4            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.10         0.19         0.86
SILT/500m MLT (F)     79                        78
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1960                      1088
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    6430                      3568
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  7                      SW  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 16                      SW 15
Vent Index (metric)   14144                     7288
Vent Index (English)  103523                    53342
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          4                         3
Stability             A-B          F            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      93           2            34

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and numerous
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light
winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90. Northwest winds
up to 5 mph.

$$

LAZ023>026-312115-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
Including the cities of Winnsboro, Jonesville, Harrisonburg,
Newellton, St. Joseph, Waterproof, Vidalia, Ferriday,
and West Ferriday
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     80           50           90
Temp (24H Trend)      85 (+1)      67 (-3)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      68 (+5)      100 (+1)     73
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  6                     S  5
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  8         S  5         S  6
Rain Duratn(hrs)      5            5            12
Rain Amount(ins)      1.30         1.01         0.49
SILT/500m MLT (F)     80                        78
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1223                      1055
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    4014                      3462
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      SW  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 13                      SW 13
Vent Index (metric)   6937                      5983
Vent Index (English)  50777                     43794
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         3
Stability             B            E            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          9 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      40           8            35

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$

LAZ007>009-015-016-312115-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Including the cities of Bastrop, Oak Grove, Epps,
Lake Providence, Rayville, Delhi, and Tallulah
414 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Sat

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     80           60           80
Temp (24H Trend)      84 (0)       68 (-1)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      69 (+6)      100 (+3)     70
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  7         S  5         SW  5
Rain Duratn(hrs)      5            6            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.95         0.81         0.13
SILT/500m MLT (F)     78                        77
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1160                      1385
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    3805                      4545
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      W  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 13                      W 14
Vent Index (metric)   6576                      8569
Vent Index (English)  48133                     62721
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         4
Stability             A-B          F            A-B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      9
Dispersion Index      40           6            48

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest
winds up to 5 mph.

$$