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Okolona, MS 38860 Weather
Current conditions
Observed at Tupelo, Tupelo Regional Airport · 28 min ago
Forecast
10-day-
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 0 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 4 hrs ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now53°
- 11 PM52°
- Wed12 AM52°
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- 5 AM48°
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- 7 AM48°
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- 9 AM56°
- 10 AM63°
- 11 AM68°
- 12 PM73°
- 1 PM76°
- 2 PM77°
- 3 PM78°
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- 5 PM76°
- 6 PM70°
- 7 PM63°
- 8 PM59°
- 9 PM57°
10-day forecast
Details- TonightOct 20Mostly Clear48°
- WedOct 21Sunny47°78°
- ThuOct 22Sunny47°79°
- FriOct 23Sunny47°79°
- SatOct 24Sunny43°75°
- SunOct 25Sunny45°74°
- MonOct 26Mostly Sunny47°76°
- TueOct 27Mostly Sunny78°
- WedOct 28Partly cloudy53°74°
- ThuOct 29Partly cloudy52°70°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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Air quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Tupelo, MS reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
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Almanac
MonthlyTupelo Area, records since 1930. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
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Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in MEG, issued 3 hrs ago
Key Messages
Issued at 631 PM CDT Tue Oct 20 2026
- Dry weather continues, with a general warming trend back into the upper 70s to low 80s through the end of the week.
- Elevated fire danger concerns will continue each afternoon through much of this week. Obey any local burn bans and properly dispose of cigarettes and matches.
Discussion
(This afternoon through next Monday) Issued at 1022 AM CDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Temperatures currently span the 50s to low 60s across the Mid- South with high pressure remaining in firm control of our overall forecast. A weak, upper-level ridge will continue to build through the remainder of the week and into the weekend, leaving behind a dry weather pattern as high pressure will continue to dominate the forecast. Temperatures are still on track to reach the mid to upper 70s across the area today, with some locations rising to the low 80s beginning Wednesday and continuing through the rest of the week. While conditions will certainly still feel comfortable, this will be about 5 to 10 degrees above normal for the end of October as far as high temperatures go. For our overnight temperatures, lows will vary depending on the location. Generally low lying areas will be closer to the mid to upper 40s, while locations along and west of the MS River will fall to the low to mid 50s.
The only concern through the remainder of the week will be the continued drought conditions and elevated fire danger conditions as a result. As such, be sure to obey all local burn bans. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. For those wondering when we will finally break out of this weather pattern, there does not appear to be a clear end in sight. Some guidance does want to bring a system towards the middle of next week, but there is still significant uncertainty. Thus, it looks like generally above-normal temperatures and no precipitation will remain in the forecast for the next seven days.
Aviation
(00Z TAFS) Issued at 631 PM CDT Tue Oct 20 2026
High confidence for VFR conditions through the period and light, mainly NE winds.
Fire Weather
Issued at 1022 AM CDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Elevated fire weather concerns will continue for the next seven days in the afternoons across the Mid-South. Daily minimum relative humidity values will fall below 35%, with many locations falling below 30%, especially west of the Mississippi River and across north Mississippi. Additionally, with very little rainfall lately and no precipitation in the forecast, minimum 10-hour dead fuel moisture content has fallen to around 10%. As such, a Rangeland Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 7 PM this evening, with additional statements likely needed through the week. Luckily, 20-foot winds will remain generally light through the forecast period.
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