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Current conditions at
Jackson, Hawkins Field Airport (KHKS)
Lat: 32.33°NLon: 90.22°WElev: 341ft.
Fog/Mist
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | SE 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1010.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 72°F (22°C) |
| Visibility | 6.00 mi |
| Last update | 17 Jun 6:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
6 Miles SE Benton MS
Flood Watch June 17, 07:38am until June 18, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Flood Watch
Today
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-stormsThursday
High: 87 °F
Showers then
T-storms
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
LikelyJuneteenth
High: 88 °F
Showers then
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
LikelySaturday
High: 88 °F
Showers then
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 87. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 88. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Benton MS
32.74°N 90.21°W
32.74°N 90.21°W
7:26 am CDT Jun 17, 2026
7am CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
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