Avaionia Smith

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Monday! We start the week off with the potential for severe weather, nearing lunchtime showers and scattered

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Tuesday! Rain is clearing and the sun will shine again, but we are waking up to foggy streets with a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 9am for all Mississippi counties.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Wednesday! May is coming in HOT! Highs near 90s degrees for the afternoon, so find ways to stay cool.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Thursday! One day away from Friday and the chance for rain is moving in by the evening.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Fri-YAY! Once again morning fog may hinder your morning drive, so be on the lookout for that.

KCEN Meteorologist Avaionia Smith

Hail and damaging winds will be the likeliest threats with storms. Temperatures will remain in the 90's with heat index values over 100°.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place for Bosque and Hill counties, with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible Thur. & Fri.

Meteorologist Avaionia Smith took measurements on days in June, July, and August to compare different temperature during the summer months. During her observations it is clear that the weather forecast of the day and time of day plans a significant role in how hot equipment will get. Temperatures ranged between 80-126 between June-August. (See data below) 126 degree is too hot for the bare skin and if directly exposed could cause burns.

Meteorologist Avaionia Smith explains rain coverage, different types of precipitation, and conducts a fun and easy experiment.