Watches & warnings
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent.
* FUELS...Critically dry.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
Issued by NWS Jackson MS
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent.
* FUELS...Critically dry.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
Issued by NWS Jackson MS
Bay Springs right now
- Humidity
- 40%
- Wind
- S 7 mph
Observed 5:35 PM at Laurel/Noble Field, the nearest NWS reporting station.
Next 12 hours
- 6 PM Clear, 85°
- 7 PM Clear, 77°
- 8 PM Clear, 73°
- 9 PM Clear, 71°
- 10 PM Clear, 69°
- 11 PM Clear, 68°
- 12 AM Clear, 67°
- 1 AM Clear, 67°
- 2 AM Clear, 66°
- 3 AM Mostly Clear, 65°
- 4 AM Mostly Clear, 64°
- 5 AM Clear, 63°
7-day forecast
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This Afternoon Sunny High 91° Low 61°
This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Friday Sunny High 86° Low 48°
Friday: Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Saturday Sunny High 69° Low 44°
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Sunday Sunny High 72° Low 45°
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Monday Sunny High 76° Low 48°
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
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Tuesday Sunny High 82° Low 49°
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
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Wednesday Sunny High 84° Low 50°
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
Forecasts and alerts come from the National Weather Service office in Jackson. Open the Jackson radar loop or visit NWS Jackson for the forecast discussion.