... A very cold weekend continues...
A cold front that moved through the region has ushered an Arctic air
mass into the area. As a result... temperatures have been
significantly colder and remained in the 30s at many locations this
afternoon. Strong northerly winds from 15 to 25 mph... with higher
gusts from 30 to 35 mph... will continue this afternoon and will
produce wind chill values in the 20s at most locations.
The wind will subside through the evening and temperatures will cool
rapidly after sunset. Nighttime lows will plummet into the upper
teens and lower 20s by sunrise Sunday.
Persons planning outdoor activities this afternoon and evening
should prepare for the significantly colder conditions as well as
gusty northerly winds. It may be necessary to protect plants and
pets that may be susceptible to cold... as well as pipes.
625 am CST Sat Feb 11 2012
... Very cold weekend expected as Arctic air arrives...
A cold front has moved through the region that ushered in an Arctic
airmass. This will result in significantly colder temperatures for
the arklamiss region than has been seen recently.
Temperatures today will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s areawide.
However... with the addition of north winds of 15 to 25 mph and higher
gusts... wind chills will stay mostly in the 20s all day. Winds will
subside through the evening and temperatures will plummet into the
upper teens and lower 20s by sunrise Sunday.
Persons planning outdoor activities should prepare for the
significantly colder conditions as well as the gusty northerly winds.
Actions will likely be needed to protect plants that may be
susceptible to cold... as well as pipes and pets.
Greenwood, MS
Current Conditions
22 °F
Clear
Updated — 3:53 AM CST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
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Greenwood
22 °F - Clear
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Greenville
23 °F - Clear
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Oxford
18 °F - Clear
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Starkville
21 °F - Clear
Forecast for Leflore (38930)
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Sunday
Clear
H 40° / L 27°
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Monday
 Ice Pellets
H 43° / L 36°
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Tuesday
 Partly Cloudy
H 54° / L 36°
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Wednesday
 Chance of T-storms
H 61° / L 47°
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Thursday
 Chance of Rain
H 63° / L 38°
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Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
TonightPartly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Chance of light rain...light snow and light sleet in the morning...then rain...a chance of light snow and light sleet in the afternoon. Cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Monday NightRain in the evening...then a chance of light rain after midnight. Cloudy. Not as cold. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. The chance of rain 90 percent.
Cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Slight chance of light rain in the morning...then a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. The chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday NightShowers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy...warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. The chance of rain 70 percent.
A 20 percent chance of light rain in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the upper 30s.
Statement as of 2:27 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Special Weather Statement
