Updated: 1139 AM CST FRI JAN 16 2004

TODAY

The high today in Poinsett county, is expected to be near 51 degrees. Rainfall totals of .00 - .01 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 61%. Skies will be cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 8 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southeast at 8 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 4 hours.

TONIGHT

The low tonight in Poinsett county, is expected to be around 42 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.09-0.40 inches over 70% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 38 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 9 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 9 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 12 hours.

TOMORROW

The high tomorrow in Poinsett county, is expected to be near 49 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.79-0.91 inches over 90% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 10 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the east at 6 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 12 hours.

TOMORROW NIGHT

The low tomorrow night in Poinsett county, is expected to be around 40 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.05-0.12 inches over 60% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 14 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 6 hours.