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    When
    Until 7:00 PM
    Where
    Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service New Orleans LA

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    Elevated fire weather conditions can be expected across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this afternoon. Relative humidity values are forecast to drop into the low 20 to mid 30 percent range. The 20 ft wind forecast is expected to remain at or below 10 mph, which should limit critical fire weather conditions or at least the effective spread of fires that may ignite.

    Some improvement in humidity levels is expected on Sunday afternoon with levels about 10 percent higher (30 to 40 percent) than this afternoon. An additional 10 percent increase is possible on Monday, which should lower the threat level somewhat.

    Numerous local burn bans are in place and continue to expand across LA and MS due to ongoing drought conditions. This now includes East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes along with Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, and Walthall Counties. Regardless, outdoor burning is strongly not recommended this afternoon, and all local restrictions followed.

    Areas: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

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Observed 4:10 AM CDT at KMOB

Helena, MS weather

Clear and 52°11°.

Today: low 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 57°14°), high 77°25° (likely 76°24° to 77°25°).

Forecasts agree

Now 52°11°

Clear

Wind
3 mph5 km/h
From the northeast. 35–10 mph16 km/h through 4 PM
Dew point
45°7°
Comfortable
UV index
0Low
High 1–3 PM · peak 6
Pressure
30.23 inHg1024 hPa
Rising slowly · +0.02 inHg+0.5 hPa in 3 h

Next 2 hours

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

Next 48 hours

Good hours for
  • Above 60°16° today by 9 AM
  • High 77°25° today at 3 PM
  • Below 70°21° tonight after 7 PM
  1. TonightNear 52°11° · Clear
  2. This morningUp to 71°22° by 11 AM · Clear
  3. This afternoonNear 75°24° · Clear
  4. TonightDown to 54°12° by 2 AM · Clear
  5. Tomorrow morningUp to 72°22° by 11 AM · Clear
  6. Tomorrow afternoonUp to 80°27° by 4 PM · Clear
  7. Tomorrow nightDown to 55°13° by 3 AM · Partly cloudy
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 4aClear51°11° (likely 51°11° to 59°15°)48°9°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h83%0%0
Sat 5aClear52°11° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°)52°11°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h75%0%0
Sat 6aClear54°12° (likely 49°9° to 57°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h68%0%0
Sat 7aSunny54°12° (likely 48°9° to 57°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h66%0%0
Sat 8aSunny56°13° (likely 52°11° to 59°15°)56°13°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h66%0%0
Sat 9aSunny61°16° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°)61°16°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph28 km/h60%0%1
Sat 10aSunny68°20° (likely 67°19° to 68°20°)68°20°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph30 km/h44%0%3
Sat 11aSunny71°22° (likely 70°21° to 71°22°)71°22°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h39%0%4
Sat 12pSunny74°23° (likely 72°22° to 74°23°)74°23°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h34%0%5
Sat 1pSunny75°24° (likely 74°23° to 75°24°)75°24°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h31%0%6
Sat 2pSunny76°24° (likely 75°24° to 76°24°)76°24°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h30%0%6
Sat 3pSunny77°25° (likely 76°24° to 77°25°)77°25°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h29%0%5
Sat 4pSunny77°25° (likely 75°24° to 77°25°)77°25°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph23 km/h29%0%3
Sat 5pSunny75°24° (likely 72°22° to 75°24°)75°24°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h31%0%2
Sat 6pClear72°22° (likely 67°19° to 72°22°)72°22°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h34%0%0
Sat 7pClear65°18° (likely 62°17° to 66°19°)65°18°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h45%0%0
Sat 8pClear61°16° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)61°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h53%0%0
Sat 9pClear60°16° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)60°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h55%0%0
Sat 10pClear59°15° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)59°15°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h67%0%0
Sat 11pClear57°14° (likely 53°12° to 59°15°)57°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h72%0%0
Sun 12aClear56°13° (likely 53°12° to 59°15°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h74%2%0
Sun 1aClear55°13° (likely 52°11° to 59°15°)55°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h80%0%0
Sun 2aClear54°12° (likely 52°11° to 58°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h80%0%0
Sun 3aClear54°12° (likely 52°11° to 57°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h80%0%0
Sun 4aClear54°12° (likely 52°11° to 57°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h80%0%0
Sun 5aClear54°12° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h83%0%0
Sun 6aClear54°12° (likely 51°11° to 56°13°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h83%0%0
Sun 7aSunny54°12° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°)54°12°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h83%0%0
Sun 8aSunny56°13° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°)56°13°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h86%0%0
Sun 9aSunny61°16° (likely 61°16° to 63°17°)61°16°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph28 km/h78%0%1
Sun 10aSunny68°20° (likely 66°19° to 68°20°)68°20°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h63%0%3
Sun 11aSunny72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)72°22°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h59%0%4
Sun 12pSunny75°24° (likely 73°23° to 75°24°)75°24°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h54%0%5
Sun 1pSunny78°26° (likely 75°24° to 78°26°)78°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h47%0%6
Sun 2pSunny78°26° (likely 76°24° to 78°26°)78°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h47%3%6
Sun 3pSunny79°26° (likely 77°25° to 79°26°)79°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h44%8%5
Sun 4pSunny80°27° (likely 76°24° to 80°27°)80°27°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h41%7%3
Sun 5pSunny78°26° (likely 74°23° to 78°26°)78°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h45%8%2
Sun 6pMostly clear75°24° (likely 70°21° to 75°24°)75°24°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h46%48%0
Sun 7pClear70°21° (likely 65°18° to 70°21°)70°21°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h57%44%0
Sun 8pMostly clear64°18° (likely 62°17° to 67°19°)64°18°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h70%46%0
Sun 9pMostly clear61°16° (likely 61°16° to 65°18°)61°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h75%52%0
Sun 10pCloudy61°16° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)61°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h72%57%0
Sun 11pCloudy60°16° (likely 57°14° to 62°17°)60°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h72%54%0
Mon 12aCloudy58°14° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)58°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h77%49%0
Mon 1aPartly cloudy57°14° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°)57°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h77%58%0
Mon 2aPartly cloudy56°13° (likely 51°11° to 60°16°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h77%20%0
Mon 3aPartly cloudy55°13° (likely 50°10° to 59°15°)55°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h80%61%0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 24. Sunny. High 77°25°, low 50°10°. Typical 78°26° / 54°12°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 56°13°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 77°25°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 61°16°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 54°12°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Tonight: Clear. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 52 overnight. East wind around 5 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    76°24°–77°25°
    Low, likely
    48°9°–57°14°
    Typical high / low
    78°26° / 54°12°
    Wind
    11 mph18 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Mostly sunny. High 80°27°, low 53°12°. Typical 78°26° / 53°12°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 56°13°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 80°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly clear, 64°18°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Partly cloudy, 55°13°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    77°25°–80°27°
    Low, likely
    50°10°–56°13°
    Typical high / low
    78°26° / 53°12°
    Wind
    11 mph18 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Partly sunny. High 78°26°, low 53°12°. Typical 78°26° / 53°12°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 57°14°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 78°25°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 65°18°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 55°13°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    77°25°–78°26°
    Low, likely
    52°11°–57°14°
    Typical high / low
    78°26° / 53°12°
    Wind
    10 mph15 km/h, gusts 21 mph33 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Partly sunny. High 79°26°, low 54°12°. Typical 77°25° / 52°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 58°15°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 78°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 64°18°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 58°15°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    77°25°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    49°9°–58°14°
    Typical high / low
    77°25° / 52°11°
    Wind
    8 mph13 km/h, gusts 14 mph23 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 79°26°, low 51°11°. Typical 77°25° / 52°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 61°16°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 64°18°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 58°14°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    78°26°–80°27°
    Low, likely
    51°11°–61°16°
    Typical high / low
    77°25° / 52°11°
    Wind
    11 mph17 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Mostly sunny. High 80°27°, low 54°12°. Typical 76°24° / 52°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 61°16°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 80°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly clear, 67°20°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 62°17°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    79°26°–81°27°
    Low, likely
    54°12°–60°16°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 52°11°
    Wind
    9 mph14 km/h, gusts 19 mph30 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Partly sunny. High 80°27°, low 62°17°. Typical 76°24° / 51°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 65°18°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Partly sunny, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 67°20°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 65°18°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    78°26°–80°27°
    Low, likely
    57°14°–65°18°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 51°11°
    Wind
    12 mph20 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 78°26°, low 65°18°. Typical 76°24° / 51°11°. Rain 0.08 in2 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 68°20°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 69°21°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 68°20°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    78°26°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    55°13°–69°21°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 51°11°
    Wind
    12 mph19 km/h, gusts 25 mph41 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  9. Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 79°26°, low 68°20°. Typical 76°24° / 50°10°. Rain 0.09 in2.3 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 71°22°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Drizzle, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 71°22°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 70°21°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    78°26°–81°27°
    Low, likely
    58°14°–72°22°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 50°10°
    Wind
    11 mph18 km/h, gusts 21 mph34 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  10. Monday, Nov 2. Drizzle. High 80°27°, low 68°20°. Typical 75°24° / 50°10°. Rain 0.09 in2.3 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Partly sunny, 75°24°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 80°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 70°21°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    80°27°
    Low, likely
    65°18°–70°21°
    Typical high / low
    75°24° / 50°10°
    Wind
    9 mph14 km/h, gusts 18 mph28 km/h
    UV peak
    4

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 77°, low 50°.

  2. Tomorrow

    Dry, high 80°, low 53°, warming up.

  3. Monday

    Dry, high 78°, low 53°.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 78–80°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (LIX) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Escatawpa River above Orange Grove

3.8 mi
Below flood stage
Level
2.0 ft
Flow
1,740 cfs

Forecast peak 2.2 ft Mon 7 PM

Reading from Sat 2:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry

12 mi
Below flood stage
Level
2.6 ft
Flow
1,880 cfs

Forecast peak 2.6 ft Wed 7 AM

Reading from Sat 2:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Tchoutacabouffa River near D Iberville

23 mi
Below flood stage
Level
2.1 ft
Flow
188 cfs

Forecast peak 2.4 ft Tue 1 AM

Reading from Sat 2:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Grand Bay at Bayou Heron

7.7 mi
Level
4.3 ft

Reading from Sat 3 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 157% more heating than a typical week.

This week 9Typical 4

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Sizing a new system? Room-by-room loads on calc.blue (opens in a new tab)

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 45°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Good stretch to open the windows (air quality forecast not available for part of this window).

Is this typical?

Pascagoula Lott International Airport · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1997–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.

Normal high / low
78°26° / 54°12°
Forecast high / low
77°25° / 50°10°
Record high
91°33° in 2024
Record low
36°2° in 1999

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 6°4° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).

  1. −9°−5°SunOct 18
  2. −7°−4°MonOct 19
  3. −6°−3°TueOct 20
  4. −6°−3°WedOct 21
  5. −3°−2°ThuOct 22
  6. —FriOct 23
  7. —SatOct 24

Helena weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.

Daylight
11 h 11 min
Losing 1 min 43 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 0 min less
Golden hour
5:40–6:28 PM
Morning 6:47–7:35 AM
Blue hour
6:28–6:37 PM
Morning 6:38–6:47 AM; first light 6:38 AM

Stars tonight? Good

Clear 4:30–6:38 AM; moon 96% lit, sets 5:21 AM.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today
sets 5:21 AM · rises 5:08 PM
Full moon
Oct 25
New moon
Nov 9
Looking south from Helena. Water in view.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.