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Showers Friday; Clouds Hang Around Into Weekend

FRIDAY: A quick moving system will bring up chances for rain to round out the work week. Expect temperatures will remain warm, in the 60s amid the clouds and scattered showers. The system will quickly move east – with the rain ending by Friday evening. Clouds will hold firm through Friday night with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.  



 
WEEKEND PLANNER: While the rain will exit the region, the clouds will be a bit more stubborn. Expect mainly cloudy skies for Saturday as highs struggle to get back to the upper 50s and lower 60s through the latter part of the day. Warmer air will begin to infiltrate as a warm front pushes north into Sunday. Highs will make their way into the 60s Sunday. Widespread rain isn’t expected this weekend, but a stray shower can’t be completely ruled out. Lows will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A sluggish, stretched out system will gradually edge its way into the area to start off the new work week. Expect clouds to hold tough amid highs in the 70s Monday. Rain chances will increase through the latter part of the day – leading into Tuesday. Tuesday will likely be the wettest day amid a push of cooler air moving into the region. Highs Tuesday will only manage the 50s. Sunshine will break back out Wednesday before we gear up for our next system late next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Quiet, Mild Thursday; Showers Return Friday

THURSDAY: Clouds will mix with sunshine for your Thursday, leading up to them taking over completely overnight ahead of our next weather maker Friday. Expect partly to variably cloudy skies with highs sneaking into the middle to upper 60s Thursday. A few showers possible after midnight as lows drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s. 



FRIDAY: A quick moving system will bring up chances for rain to round out the work week. Expect temperatures will remain warm, in the 60s amid the clouds and scattered showers. The system will quickly move east – with the rain ending by Friday evening. Clouds will hold firm through Friday night with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the system, clouds may be tough to kick – though a few peeks of sun will be possible Saturday and Sunday as temperatures climb their way through the 60s, into the 70s for some Sunday afternoon. Another, sluggish, system begins to move into the area through late Monday, continuing through much of Tuesday and early Wednesday. Behind this system, expect a cool down that will take us back into the 50s the mid-portion of the week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Seasonable Wednesday; Rain Returns Late Week

WEDNESDAY: While not as cold, we’ll start in the middle and upper 30s early Wednesday morning. Sunshine will do its part in quickly warming temperatures up into the lower to middle 60s as high pressure begins to edge farther off toward the east. A few more clouds will sneak into the skies overnight – lows will drop into the upper 30s and lower 40s.  


THURSDAY: Clouds will slowly thicken through Thursday ahead of our next weather maker due in for Friday. Expect partly to variably cloudy skies with highs sneaking into the middle to upper 60s Thursday. A stray shower or two can’t be ruled out late in the day, but the majority of the rain will likely hold off until after midnight.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A quick moving system will bring rain to the region to the tune of 0.25-0.50” through Friday. Most of the rain will exit by Friday evening. Highs Friday will be in the lower to middle 60s. Behind the system, clouds may be tough to kick – though a few peeks of sun will be possible Saturday and Sunday as temperatures climb their way through the 60s, into the 70s for some Sunday afternoon. Another, sluggish, system begins to move into the area through late Monday, continuing through much of Tuesday and early Wednesday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Seasonably Cool Tuesday

TUESDAY: After a cold start to your day; temperatures will claw their way into the upper 50s to near 60° through the latter part of the day. Compared to Monday, the winds will not be nagging throughout the day; but an occasional northerly gust may catch your attention. Overnight, mostly clear skies will allow for lows to drop into the middle to upper 30s. 


WEDNESDAY: While not as cold, we’ll start in the middle and upper 30s early Wednesday morning. Sunshine will do its part in quickly warming temperatures up into the lower to middle 60s as high pressure begins to edge farther off toward the east.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Clouds will thicken quickly Thursday night into Friday as a quick-moving system will bring a quick swipe of rain to round out the week. Clouds may be tough to kick amid warmer temperatures through the weekend ahead – highs will continue through the 60s to near 70° ahead of next system, due in early next week.  

Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Deceptive Sunshine Monday

MONDAY: In the wake of our weekend cold front, expect sunshine to win the day, but it’ll be a deceptive brand of sunshine. Chilly northerly breezes will continue to funnel in; keeping highs at bay, in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winds will subside amid clear skies overnight – lows will drop into the upper 20s and lower 30s. 


TUESDAY: A cold start to your day will inspire all to grab jackets heading out the door. You’ll likely opt to keep it on all day as temperatures will work their way, with sunshine, from the upper 20s and lower 30s to the upper 50s and lower 60s. Compared to Monday, the winds will not be nagging throughout the day; but an occasional northerly gust may catch your attention. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will gradually warm through the majority of the next several days – through the 60s amid mostly to partly sunny skies Wednesday and Thursday. Clouds will thicken quickly Thursday night into Friday as a quick-moving system will bring a quick swipe of rain to round out the week. Clouds may be tough to kick amid warmer temperatures through the weekend ahead – highs will continue through the 60s to near 70° ahead of next system, due in early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Clear; Turning Cooler

After a round of storms last night, clearing and turning cooler. Temperatures are starting out in the 50s this morning, but as cooler air blows in today we struggle to reach the middle 60s along with a cool north breeze. The work week starts out clear and cold. Dipping to near freezing tonight, then holding in the upper 40s and lower 50s despite a full supply of sunshine during the day Monday. Plummeting to the upper 20s Tuesday morning followed by a gradual warming trend for the remainder of the week as highs return to the 60s.

Michael Haynes

Quiet Thanksgiving, Black Friday; Storms Late Saturday

THANKSGIVING THURSDAY: As everyone gets ready to chow down on turkey, dressing and mac & cheese, the weather looks cooperate. Expect a partly sunny sky with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s in the wake of our last system. Clouds will roll in as the winds turn more southerly overnight – lows will only drop to the 40s to near 50° ahead of Black Friday.  


BLACK FRIDAY: While you may need a jacket early on, you won’t need to carry the umbrellas as well. Temperatures will start, mainly in the 40s, early Friday morning – gradually, amid a mix of clouds and sunshine, getting into the 60s to near 70° by the end of the day.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our next weather maker will make its presence known heading into the upcoming weekend. Saturday will start dry and warm, but storm chances will increase through the latter part of the day. A few of the storms could be strong with strong wind being the primary issue. We’ll continue to watch the trends over the next few days. The rain will exit quickly to round out the weekend on a clearer and colder note. Highs Sunday will be near 60°; near 50° by Monday afternoon, nearing 60° by Tuesday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Nicer Wednesday; Quiet Thanksgiving

WEDNESDAY: Mostly to partly sunny skies will remain in the wake of our overnight storms. Expect highs to be seasonable, in the middle to upper 60s through the afternoon. Lows will drop into the middle to upper 40s under a partly clear sky.  
 
THANKSGIVING THURSDAY: As everyone gets ready to chow down on turkey, dressing and mac & cheese, the weather looks cooperate. Expect a partly sunny sky with highs in the lower to middle 60s in the wake out our last system. Clouds will roll in as the winds turn more southerly overnight – lows will only drop to the 40s to near 50° ahead of Black Friday.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Black Friday shoppers will have a warm day to be out and about – highs will sneak into the 70s amid partly sunny to variably cloudy skies. Our next weather maker will make its presence known heading into the upcoming weekend. Saturday will start dry and warm, but storm chances will increase through the latter part of the day. A few of the storms could be strong with strong wind being the primary issue. The rain will exit quickly to round out the weekend on a clearer and colder note. Highs Sunday will be near 60°; near 50° by Monday afternoon.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Storm Chances Return Late Tuesday

TUESDAY: Clouds will be a common fixture Tuesday amid breezy southerly winds. Rain chances will increase through the day as our first, in a series of, cold fronts moves toward the area. Ahead of the storm chances, highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s. Storms will begin rolling in late, a few of which, could be gusty during the evening and overnight period. Lows will roll back into the upper 50s and lower 60s.  


WEDNESDAY: Rain will taper quickly by the height of the morning rush – clouds will also break for sunny periods. Expect highs to remain cool, in the lower to middle 60s through the afternoon. Lows will drop into the middle to upper 40s under a partly clear sky.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Thanksgiving will feature mostly cloudy, yet mostly dry weather with highs remaining in the 60s. Black Friday shoppers will have a warm day to be out and about – highs will sneak into the 70s. Another round of showers and storms will emerge through Saturday and could bring a risk for a few stronger storms before clearing Sunday and turning sharply cooler to start December.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Seasonable Monday; Unsettled Thanksgiving Week

TONIGHT: Expect another mostly clear and chilly night - lows will fall to the upper 30s and lower 40s as we head into the start of the new, shortened work week.

MONDAY: High pressure will hold firm through your Monday, keeping sunshine the main feature through the day. Expect morning 30s and 40s to give way to the 60s through the afternoon; a great way to start off Thanksgiving week. Clouds will begin to stream back in overnight as lows only drop to the lower to middle 50s.

 

TUESDAY: Clouds will continue to increase through the day – though, we’ll likely stay dry for the majority of Tuesday. Rain chances will increase late in the day as our first, in a series of, cold fronts moves toward the area. Ahead of the storm chances, highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s. Storms will begin rolling in late, a few of which, could be gusty.

 

EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain and storms will likely continue through Wednesday morning before moving eastward. Behind the front, temperature will ease back into the 60s. Thanksgiving will feature mostly cloudy, yet mostly dry weather with highs remaining in the 60s. Black Friday shoppers will have a warm day to be out and about – highs will sneak into the 70s. Another round of showers and storms will emerge through Saturday and could bring a risk for a few stronger storms before clearing Sunday.

 

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx