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KEY MESSAGES

- A limited fire danger threat will continue through this week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 328 AM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026

The upper level trough which helped usher in cooler temperatures earlier will continue shifting east while ridging aloft builds into the region from the west through the day. As this ridge builds in expect lighter winds and temperatures a bit warmer this afternoon.

Critically low afternoon minimum relative humidity values through the week will allow for fire danger concerns to persist for several days. Please continue to monitor the latest forecast and outlook, as appropriate fire weather hazards/products may need adjustments to areal coverage and intensity day to day, particularly through the work week. Lighter winds throughout the week will mitigate against a higher fire weather threat.

This surface high and increased ridging aloft from upstream will ensure weather conditions for the week remain calm and quiet, with temperatures raising daily.

Fire weather concerns remain the most significant factor so far this week. Fires may rapidly spread once started due to dry fuels./OAJ/

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 621 AM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period with relatively light wind. /DL/

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Jackson 75 47 76 46 / 0 0 0 0 Meridian 72 43 72 43 / 0 0 0 0 Vicksburg 76 46 77 45 / 0 0 0 0 Hattiesburg 76 45 76 45 / 0 0 0 0 Natchez 76 47 77 48 / 0 0 0 0 Greenville 74 45 78 45 / 0 0 0 0 Greenwood 76 45 77 44 / 0 0 0 0

JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

MS...None. LA...None. AR...None.