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Columbus, MS 39704 Weather
Current conditions
Observed at Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Golden Triangle Regional… · 40 min ago
Forecast
10-day-
Wednesday
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 0 to 10 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 23 hrs ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now56°
- 10 AM64°
- 11 AM70°
- 12 PM73°
- 1 PM77°
- 2 PM77°
- 3 PM78°
- 4 PM79°
- 5 PM76°
- 6 PM72°
- 7 PM67°
- 8 PM61°
- 9 PM58°
- 10 PM56°
- 11 PM54°
- Thu12 AM52°
- 1 AM51°
- 2 AM50°
- 3 AM48°
- 4 AM47°
- 5 AM45°
- 6 AM44°
- 7 AM45°
- 8 AM51°
10-day forecast
Details- TueOct 20Sunny46°81°
- TodayOct 21Sunny44°81°
- ThuOct 22Sunny45°81°
- FriOct 23Sunny46°81°
- SatOct 24Sunny45°79°
- SunOct 25Sunny45°76°
- MonOct 26Mostly Sunny45°78°
- TueOct 27Sunny50°79°
- WedOct 28Cloudy55°78°
- ThuOct 29Sunny53°78°
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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More weather news- Sunshine sticks around as temperatures warm up
WTVA WARMING TREND: Starting Tuesday, temperatures will begin climbing back into the 80s as a gradual warming trend takes hold across the viewing area. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the mid-80s, putting…
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A Fall weekend has arrivedThe cold front arrived and FINALLY so did the Fall feel! A Fall weekend has arrived COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The cold front arrived and FINALLY so did the Fall feel! FRIDAY NIGHT: Today’s cold front quickly…
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Still Feels Like SummerWCBI TV COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — With high temperatures in the low nineties, it still feels like summer here in northeast Mississippi, and it will feel this way a little longer before things cool down heading into the…
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Gulf high pressure brings 90s and clear skies to Columbus, northeast MississippiWCBI said a Gulf high-pressure system will bring sunny skies and highs near 94°F to Columbus and northeast Mississippi through midweek before a cold front cuts temps about 20°F. WCBI said Tuesday’s forecast high is…
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Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in MississippiThe Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its weather forecast for Thanksgiving 2026, predicting a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow across the country. But what does the forecast have in store for Mississippi? According to…
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Clear nights and sunny skies on tap for south MississippiWe are in for a beautiful stretch of fall weather this week, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures expected through early next week. Tuesday through Friday will bring sunny skies and highs near 80…
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Chilly mornings return to Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi's weather forecastThanks to Friday's cold front, cooler air continues to move into the Deep South, including Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. Temperatures across the Northshore Sunday morning will fall to the upper 40s and…
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Red Flag Warning issued for parts of southeast Louisiana, southern Mississippi ahead of dry conditionsThe National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of southeast Louisiana and all of southern Mississippi on Friday. The warning is in effect from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday as forecasters say a…
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Ready for Old Man Winter? Early preparations begin in MississippiAs El Niño looms over the U.S. -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an early winter for Mississippians. So, Twin States News spoke to people in the Meridian area about how they're preparing…
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Upper Mississippi RiverWXOW Watch: WIAA Football Bracket Reveal Show on Saturday, Oct. 17 Freeze Warning from SAT 1:00 AM CDT until SAT 9:00 AM CDT Courtesy Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Boaters asked to avoid…
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Almanac
MonthlyColumbus Afb, records since 1958. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Starkville 42 km
- West Point 26 km
- Amory 49 km
- Aberdeen 34 km
- Fayette 53 km
- New Hope 10 km
- Macon 52 km
- Aliceville 51 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in JAN, issued 2 hrs ago
Key Messages
- Fire danger concerns will persist through the upcoming week due to very dry ground conditions and low humidity each day.
- Daytime temperatures will be above normal through most of the week, with cool overnights and mornings.
Discussion
Issued at 202 AM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026
Our dry weather continues today, as it will through the remainder of the forecast period. High pressure is maintaining steady control across the eastern half of the CONUS. PWs will remain below 3/4 inch over the next few days, then as low level flow shifts more easterly, the airmass will be reinforced by drier and somewhat cooler air, with PW falling to 1/4-1/2 inch (around 50 pct of normal) in most areas. Within this dry regime, diurnal temperature ranges will be greater, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. With the shift to easterly flow, high temps won't be quite as warm over the weekend into Monday, but they will still be near to slightly above normal.
Given the persistent dry pattern, fire weather will remain the primarily concern over the upcoming week. Antecedent ground conditions/fuels are exceptionally dry (daily max ERCs in the 90th+ percentile) with RHs falling to 20-30 percent each afternoon and at times falling into the teens. However, winds are forecast to remain relatively light throughout this time frame, which is why we don't imminently anticipate a more critical situation worthy of red flag products. Regardless, great caution is still warranted with any outdoor burning over the next several days, or it should be avoided altogether, as local burn bans continue to be added across our area. If there are any signs in later forecasts of stronger wind, messaging may need to be elevated accordingly. /DL/
Aviation
(12Z TAFS) Issued at 641 AM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026
VFR flight conditions with north-northeast winds near 5 kts will prevail through the period. /SW/
Preliminary Point Temps
Jackson 82 51 83 50 / 0 0 0 0 Meridian 80 47 80 45 / 0 0 0 0 Vicksburg 82 49 83 47 / 0 0 0 0 Hattiesburg 82 47 84 46 / 0 0 0 0 Natchez 81 49 83 49 / 0 0 0 0 Greenville 81 50 82 49 / 0 0 0 0 Greenwood 82 46 82 47 / 0 0 0 0
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