Weather outlook for May 17, 2023

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Weather Report for Vicksburg, MS:

Today, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Some of the storms may bring heavy rainfall. It will be partly sunny, with a high temperature around 83 degrees. Winds will be from the west-northwest, ranging from 5-10 mph. Rainfall is predicted to be less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible.

Tonight, expect a brief chance of showers and thunderstorms from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The sky will be partly cloudy with a temperature around 66 degrees. Winds will shift from north-northwest at 5-10 mph to a gentle north breeze later in the evening. The chance of rain is 20 percent.

Please remain weather aware as flash flooding cannot be ruled out.