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FXUS64 KJAN 202023
AFDJAN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
323 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dangerous levels of heat stress will continue to be a concern
  early this week.

- There is a marginal risk for a few severe storms late Monday
  over northern portions of the forecast area.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 300 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

Above normal upper ridging continues to promote well above normal
surface heat, and in spite of the lower dewpoints and greater
mixing, we`re still seeing limited to elevated heat danger in the
near term ahead of an approaching cold front. However, relief from
the heat is on the way. The cold front is expected to move
through the area by Tuesday night/Wednesday, and this will bring
temperatures and humidity levels that are much more typical of
September.

Aside from the heat, we will be monitoring for the potential of a
few strong/severe storms ahead of the cold front early this week.
For Monday, per SPC, there is a marginal severe risk for a few
pulse severe storms during peak heating over northern portions of
the area. For Tuesday, there is currently no official SPC severe
outlook in our forecast area, but it wouldn`t be a surprise to see
eastern portions of the area enter the picture for a possible
marginal risk as we get closer in time. Looking ahead for the late
week into next weekend, as mentioned, drier conditions can be
expected with "less hot" temperatures. Overall, weather impacts
should mostly be tied to early week heat and convective potential.
/EC/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1218 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

VFR prevails with scattered high clouds and light southerly winds.
/SAS/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       74  96  72  96 /   0  10  20  10
Meridian      72  97  71  96 /  10  20  30  20
Vicksburg     73  97  72  96 /   0  10  20  10
Hattiesburg   72  96  72  96 /  10  30  30  20
Natchez       73  97  72  97 /   0  20  10  10
Greenville    76  99  72  96 /   0  10  20  10
Greenwood     74  99  71  96 /   0  10  30  10

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.

&&

$$

EC/SAS20