Columbia, MS

9:12 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 197 ft
Lon: 89.8° W
Lat: 31.3° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Columbia Weather at a Glance
Updated 9:10 PM CST
Elevation
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
33.5 °F
Feels Like 34 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
6:44 AM
5:42 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 49 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of Rain 54 | 47 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 65 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 67 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.44 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
62%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
34 °F
Dew Point
22 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
2.0 mph
Health
UV
0.0 out of 16
Pollen
6.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Marion
Tonight
nt_sunny Areas of frost during the night. Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill readings 14 to 19.
Sunday
sunny Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 13 to 18 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
Monday
chancerain Slight chance of rain in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast around 15 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
nt_rain Rain...cloudy...warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday
rain A 20 percent chance of light rain in the morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s.
Tuesday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Becoming mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
chancerain A 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Saturday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 39429
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
48 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
49 | 27 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Chance of Rain
54 | 47 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
65 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Rain
67 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
67 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
65 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Mostly Cloudy
61 | NA
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Tonight
nt_sunny Areas of frost during the night. Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill readings 14 to 19.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 36 41 | 16 40 | 13 29 | 16
Wind 11 mph North 15 mph North 8 mph North 5 mph North
Humidity 88% 34% 32% 57%
Chance of Precip. 30% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 48% 0% 0% 5%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:44 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Sunday
sunny Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 13 to 18 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 16 43 | 9 41 | 11 31 | 13
Wind 5 mph North 6 mph NNE 1 mph North 0 mph NE
Humidity 74% 23% 27% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 5% 13% 33% 39%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:43 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Monday
chancerain Slight chance of rain in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast around 15 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
nt_rain Rain...cloudy...warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain 80 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 9 50 | 29 52 | 45 49 | 49
Wind 1 mph East 13 mph SE 9 mph SSE 7 mph South
Humidity 46% 42% 79% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 80%
Cloud Cover 86% 86% 100% 96%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:44 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Tuesday
rain A 20 percent chance of light rain in the morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s.
Tuesday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 47 61 | 52 58 | 49 45 | 45
Wind 4 mph WNW 5 mph NW 2 mph NNW 0 mph NNE
Humidity 80% 69% 69% 99%
Chance of Precip. 80% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 51% 35% 25% 12%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Becoming mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 41 63 | 49 61 | 49 54 | 52
Wind 0 mph NE 6 mph SE 4 mph SE 5 mph SE
Humidity 99% 57% 67% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 50%
Cloud Cover 20% 59% 54% 74%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:46 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Thursday
chancerain A 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 65 | 63 61 | 54 49 | 49
Wind 4 mph SE 8 mph WSW 6 mph NW 6 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 96% 78% 80%
Chance of Precip. 50% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 92% 92% 82% 75%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:46 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Saturday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 61 | 47 58 | 45 45 | 45
Wind 6 mph NNW 8 mph NNW 5 mph NNW 2 mph NNW
Humidity 80% 57% 64% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 43% 27% 36%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:46 PM
Source: NWS at 3:52 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Marion
Saturday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 40 56 | 38 58 | 45 45 | 45
Wind 2 mph North 6 mph East 5 mph NNW 2 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 48% 64% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 68% 98% 27% 36%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:46 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KHBG) 62 °F 39 °F
Record (KHBG) 81 °F (1999) 22 °F (1979)
Yesterday 58 °F 42 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:44 AM CST 5:42 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:19 AM CST 6:07 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:51 AM CST 6:36 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:22 AM CST 7:04 PM CST
Moon 10:06 PM CST (2/11) 8:48 AM CST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 48m
Length of Day
10h 58m
Tomorrow will be 1m 42s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 78% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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52 °F
Pascagoula
51 °F
Bay St Louis
51 °F
Gulfport
50 °F
Biloxi
48 °F
Hattiesburg
24 °F
Olive Branch
24 °F
Oxford
25 °F
Greenville
26 °F
Tunica
26 °F
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RAWS MARION MS, Foxworth, MS 32 °F 27 °F 15 °F 49% North  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 379 ft 8:09 PM CST MADIS
Grand Coteau Observatory, Poplarville, MS 33.5 °F 34 °F 22 °F 62% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 243 ft 9:10 PM CST Normal  
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:27 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... 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.