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

Oxford, University-Oxford Airport (KUOX)

Lat: 34.38°NLon: 89.54°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

91°F

33°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Myrtle MS

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Friday
High: 93 °F
Patchy Fog
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
then Patchy
Fog
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Otherwise, 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.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Patchy fog after midnight. 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 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.