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Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Extreme Southeast Arkansas,
Northeast Louisiana, and Central Mississippi
National Weather Service Jackson MS
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

.DISCUSSION...Today will be mostly dry, but there will be increasing
chances for storms this evening and especially overnight. Monday
will continue to be wet with widespread showers/storms. Dry weather
will briefly move in Wednesday, but showers/storms will move back
in on Thursday.

ARZ074-075-122115-
Ashley-Chicot-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg,
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, and Eudora
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     40           90           70
Temp (24H Trend)      81 (-4)      63 (-2)      80
RH % (24H Trend)      46 (+13)     99 (+17)     67
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     SE  8
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  7        SE  6        S  8
Rain Duratn(hrs)      1            9            9
Rain Amount(ins)      0.04         1.27         0.81
SILT/500m MLT (F)     73                        69
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1685                      691
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5529                      2266
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  8                      S  5
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 17                      S 12
Vent Index (metric)   13030                     3560
Vent Index (English)  95375                     26059
Stag Index            3            1            1
Category Day          4                         2
Stability             B            D            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          3 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      59           12           26

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ018-019-025>027-034>036-122115-
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
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           80           80
Temp (24H Trend)      82 (-2)      62 (-2)      78
RH % (24H Trend)      44 (+11)     98 (+14)     75
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     SE  9 G17
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  8         S  6         SE  8 G17
Rain Duratn(hrs)                   8            11
Rain Amount(ins)      0.00         0.79         0.74
SILT/500m MLT (F)     73                        67
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     2036                      746
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    6679                      2449
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      S  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 14                      S 13
Vent Index (metric)   12592                     4233
Vent Index (English)  92170                     30980
Stag Index            3            3
Category Day          4                         3
Stability             A-B          D            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          4 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      6
Dispersion Index      47           11           27

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ028>033-037>039-122115-
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
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     10           70           90
Temp (24H Trend)      81 (0)       61 (+1)      75
RH % (24H Trend)      42 (+6)      100 (+10)    74
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   SE  8 G17
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       S  5         Lgt/Var      SE  8
Rain Duratn(hrs)                   5            11
Rain Amount(ins)      0.00         0.28         1.17
SILT/500m MLT (F)     73                        65
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     2019                      677
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    6624                      2220
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  4                      SE  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  8                      SE 18
Vent Index (metric)   7285                      5581
Vent Index (English)  53323                     40848
Stag Index            3            3
Category Day          3                         3
Stability             A            E            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         9 PM         Continuing
Precip End            8 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      37           6            33

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ040>044-047>050-122115-
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
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           80           90
Temp (24H Trend)      79 (-3)      61 (-2)      81
RH % (24H Trend)      51 (+14)     100 (+10)    73
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   SE  8 G17
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  6        SE  6        S  7
Rain Duratn(hrs)      0            9            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.01         0.65         1.26
SILT/500m MLT (F)     73                        73
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1533                      885
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5030                      2903
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  6                     S  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 13                     S 14
Vent Index (metric)   8693                      5473
Vent Index (English)  63629                     40061
Stag Index            3            1            1
Category Day          4                         3
Stability             A-B          E            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          4 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      7
Dispersion Index      37           9            30

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ045-046-051-052-057-058-122115-
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
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           70           100
Temp (24H Trend)      81 (0)       61 (+1)      77
RH % (24H Trend)      43 (+6)      99 (+8)      74
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   SE  7 G19
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  5        Lgt/Var      SE  6
Rain Duratn(hrs)      0            5            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.00         0.34         1.27
SILT/500m MLT (F)     72                        71
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1723                      696
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5653                      2285
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  4                     SE  6
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE  9                     SE 13
Vent Index (metric)   7105                      3949
Vent Index (English)  52008                     28905
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         2
Stability             A            F            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          3 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      7
Dispersion Index      32           6            28

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows
in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows around
60. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ053-054-059>062-122115-
Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Port Gibson, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst,
Wesson, Fayette, Natchez, Bude, Roxie, Meadville, and Brookhaven
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           80           80
Temp (24H Trend)      78 (-3)      62 (-1)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      57 (+19)     100 (+4)     72
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   S  8
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  6        SE  7        S  8 G17
Rain Duratn(hrs)      1            8            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.10         0.79         1.13
SILT/500m MLT (F)     73                        79
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     884                       1145
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    2899                      3758
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  5                     S  9
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 12                     S 20
Vent Index (metric)   4555                      10037
Vent Index (English)  33339                     73469
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         4
Stability             A-B          D            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          1 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      28           11           54

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds up to 10 mph.

$$

MSZ055-056-063>066-072>074-122115-
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
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           70           100
Temp (24H Trend)      80 (-1)      62 (0)       82
RH % (24H Trend)      48 (+9)      100 (+7)     73
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       Lgt/Var                   SE  7
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  5        Lgt/Var      S  7 G17
Rain Duratn(hrs)      1            4            12
Rain Amount(ins)      0.02         0.47         1.32
SILT/500m MLT (F)     72                        78
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1636                      1121
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    5367                      3678
Transport Wnd (m/s)   E  5                      S  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   E 10                      S 16
Vent Index (metric)   7589                      8090
Vent Index (English)  55548                     59216
Stag Index            3            3            1
Category Day          3                         4
Stability             A-B          E            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      30           8            40

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

$$

LAZ023>026-122115-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
Including the cities of Winnsboro, Jonesville, Harrisonburg,
Newellton, St. Joseph, Waterproof, Vidalia, Ferriday,
and West Ferriday
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           90           70
Temp (24H Trend)      77 (-3)      64 (0)       84
RH % (24H Trend)      58 (+17)     100 (+7)     70
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     S  7
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  7        E  8         S  9 G17
Rain Duratn(hrs)      2            7            6
Rain Amount(ins)      0.22         1.02         0.88
SILT/500m MLT (F)     74                        79
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     899                       1045
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    2948                      3427
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  6                     S  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 13                     S 17
Vent Index (metric)   5095                      8077
Vent Index (English)  37292                     59116
Stag Index            3            1            3
Category Day          3                         4
Stability             A-B          D            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          12 PM        Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      29           13           46

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

LAZ007>009-015-016-122115-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Including the cities of Bastrop, Oak Grove, Epps,
Lake Providence, Rayville, Delhi, and Tallulah
356 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           90           70
Temp (24H Trend)      77 (-4)      64 (-1)      83
RH % (24H Trend)      56 (+17)     99 (+10)     69
20ftWnd-AM(mph)       SE  5                     SE  7
20ftWnd-PM(mph)       SE  7        SE  7        S  8
Rain Duratn(hrs)      1            8            9
Rain Amount(ins)      0.06         0.87         0.72
SILT/500m MLT (F)     72                        74
Mixing Hgt(m AGL)     1089                      845
Mixing Hgt(ft AGL)    3574                      2773
Transport Wnd (m/s)   SE  6                     S  5
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 13                     S 12
Vent Index (metric)   6177                      4357
Vent Index (English)  45211                     31890
Stag Index            3            1            1
Category Day          3                         3
Stability             A-B          D            B
Wind Shifts
Precip Begin          2 PM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip End            Continuing   Continuing   Continuing
Maximum LVORI                      8
Dispersion Index      32           13           25

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$