Current conditions at

Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR)

Lat: 33.45°NLon: 88.58°WElev: 266ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 May 3:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Prairie MS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West southwest 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.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Patchy fog between 10pm and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south southeast 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: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West southwest 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.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south southeast 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.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prairie MS
 33.8°N 88.67°W (Elev. 295 ft)
3:05 pm CDT May 20, 2026
3pm CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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