Weather forecast for today
Petal, MS

Today, on Wednesday, June 18, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for brief but intense rain and lightning.
The chance of rainfall is high. However, precipitation will be light. The highest temperature will be a tropical 87.8°F, while the lowest forecasted temperature is a moderately hot 73.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be a sweltering 100.4°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is predicted to coincide with June's normal of 91°F.
Sunrise was at 5:51 am and sunset will be at 8:05 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 14min.

At the moment, flashes of lightning indicate a storm nearby, though no rain has arrived yet.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a tropical 86°F, and the real-feel temperature of which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture comes in at assessed at a steamy 95°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 87.8°F.

Today, in Petal, a combination of cloudy, rainy and storm-filled weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 1 pm to 3 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.24", most rainfall is expected at 2 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 77°F and the highest temperature of 86°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 95°F and a minimum of 82.4°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average high of 91°F in June. The temperature low is forecasted to be also resembling the usual June value of 71.2°F.

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