Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tupelo, Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP)

Lat: 34.27°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 348ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	12 Aug 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Shannon MS

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 93 °F
Patchy Fog
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 96.