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Massive Heat Wave; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

A massive heat wave is consuming much of the Midwest into the Southern tier of the U.S. with hazy, hot and humid conditions. These dangerous conditions will likely persist through Thursday as widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect. North and east of the heat and area of high pressure, thunderstorms with damaging and severe winds, large hail and heavy rain are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson, Jackson International Airport (KJAN)

Lat: 32.32°NLon: 90.08°WElev: 344ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 5 Jul 4:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Canton MS

Heat Advisory until July 7, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 7, 08:00pm

    NOW until
    8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the evening.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 77 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 89 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 77 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 78 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Canton MS
 32.51°N 89.93°W
Last Update:
5:16 pm CDT Jul 5, 2022
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jul 5, 2022-6pm CDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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