Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tupelo, Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP)

Lat: 34.27°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 348ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Pontotoc MS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Pontotoc MS
 34.28°N 89.03°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:45 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
3pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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