FRIDAY: High pressure will hold over the region through Friday – bringing lower humidity and bright sunshine. Lower humidity and plenty of sunshine will help to warm the air quickly, from the upper 60s and lower 70s early to the middle to upper 90s late.
WEEKEND PLANNER: Humidity levels will gradually increase again through the upcoming weekend – but not before start off seasonably muggy Saturday. Highs will top out in the middle 90s with mostly to partly sunny skies. A disturbance will move over the region Sunday, helping to spark scattered storms by the afternoon hours. Highs will manage the lower 90s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: By the start of the new work week, more storm chances will emerge as a few disturbances move across the area. Temperatures will also ease back to typical August levels to start off the new work and school week. Highs will top out generally in the lower 90s; lows in the lower 70s amid a daily chance for scattered showers and storms.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 16, 2019
August 15, 2019
Hot, Not As Humid Thursday
THURSDAY: Behind our front, expect a drop in humidity to take us through the latter half of the week. Amid mostly to partly sunny skies, expect highs to top out in the middle 90s. While hot, it will not be as oppressive as the earlier parts of the week. Feels like temperatures will still push near 105°, though with a limited opportunity of an afternoon storm.
FRIDAY: High pressure will hold over the region through Friday – bringing lower humidity and bright sunshine. Lower humidity and plenty of sunshine will help to warm the air quickly, from the upper 60s and lower 70s early to the middle to upper 90s late.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The heat will stay elevated again Saturday with highs pushing into the middle to upper 90s, though the humidity levels will not be off the charts like the early week has featured. By the end of the weekend and start of next week, storm chances will emerge as a few disturbances move across the area. Temperatures will also ease back to typical August levels to start off the new work and school week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 14, 2019
Humidity Drop To Come Behind Wednesday Front
WEDNESDAY: A front will slip southward into central Mississippi – kicking up a better chance for scattered showers and storms by the afternoon hours. While we won’t see a big drop in temperatures, humidity levels will begin to level off through the latter half of the day. Expect highs to still top out in the lower to, a few, middle 90s. A few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain. Storms will generally fizzle after sunset.
THURSDAY: Behind our front, expect a drop in humidity to take us through the latter half of the week. Amid mostly to partly sunny skies, expect highs to top out in the middle 90s. While hot, it will not be as oppressive as the earlier parts of the week. Feels like temperatures will still push near 105°, though with a limited opportunity of an afternoon storm.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge will continue to win out through the latter half of the work week. The heat will crank up yet again with highs pushing into the middle to upper 90s, though the humidity levels will not be off the charts like the early week has featured. By the end of the weekend and start of next week, a few more storm chances will emerge as a few disturbances move across the area.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 13, 2019
ALERT DAY: Oppressive Heat Hits Its Peak Tuesday
TUESDAY: Expect another round of heat and humidity as the ridge remains parked over central Mississippi for yet another day. Highs will push their way into the upper 90s, feeling closer to 110-115°. A few showers and storms could bubble up with the afternoon heating.
WEDNESDAY: A front will slip southward into central Mississippi – kicking up a better chance for scattered showers and storms by the afternoon hours. While we won’t see a big drop in temperatures, humidity levels will begin to level off through the latter half of the day. Expect highs to still top out in the lower 90s. Storms will generally fizzle after sunset.
EXTENDED FORECAST: While the ridge retreats briefly, it will quickly re-assert itself into the latter half of the week. The heat will crank up yet again with highs pushing into the middle 90s, though the humidity levels will not be off the charts like the early week has featured.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 12, 2019
ALERT DAY: Oppressively Hot To Start Work Week
MONDAY: An expansive ridge of high pressure will park over central Mississippi to start off the new work week. This will bring up the heat and take down the rain chances as we head back to work and school. Highs will push their way toward the upper 90s, feeling closer to 110°. Rain chances will come at a premium as the ridge suppresses storm development. Lows will only drop into the upper 70s.
TUESDAY: Expect another round of heat and humidity as the ridge remains parked over central Mississippi for yet another day. Highs will push their way into the upper 90s, feeling closer to 110°. A few showers and storms could bubble up with the afternoon heating.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The ridge of high pressure will begin to break down through the mid-portion of the upcoming work week – this will bring the temperatures back down to reality and rain chances will increase Wednesday, but the relief will be short lived. Highs will top out in the lower 90s Wednesday. The ridge will re-assert itself yet again – the heat will crank up yet again through the latter half of the week with highs pushing into the middle 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 09, 2019
Searing August Heat
FRIDAY: A few disturbances will attempt to work their way into the region through the latter half of the week bringing better chances for scattered showers and storms. Expect highs to top out in the lower to middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will likely still run closer to 105° through the peak heating of the day.
WEEKEND PLANNER: As the ridge of high pressure begins to assert itself over central Mississippi – the leading edge will bring a few disturbances Saturday that will help to increase scattered shower and storm activity. With that, temperatures will ease back to ‘near-normal’ levels Saturday- in the lower 90s. Middle 90s re-emerge by Sunday afternoon with feels like temperatures approaching 110°.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the ridge moves overhead into early next week – expect highs to work their way into the upper 90s with feels like temperatures push past 110° by Monday and Tuesday. Rain chances will come at a premium. The ridge will begin to break down slowly by the middle to latter parts of next week, bringing back rain chances to the region.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 08, 2019
Searing Heat To Crank Up
THURSDAY: Heat and humidity will continue to be high on mind as we roll through the latter part of the work week – expect a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered afternoon storms. Highs will top out in the middle 90s; though the heat and humidity combination will push feels like temperatures past 105°.
FRIDAY: A few disturbances will attempt to work their way into the region through the latter half of the week bringing better chances for scattered showers and storms. Expect highs to top out in the lower to middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will likely still run closer to 105° through the peak heating of the day.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will attempt to nose in from the west as we roll into the latter half of the week – depending on its strength and location, will determine how much rain may be coming down the pipeline. At any rate, expect an uptick in temperatures as highs make their way into the middle 90s, while feels like temperatures push past 110° into the latter half of weekend and early next week. The ridge will begin to break down slowly by the middle to latter parts of next week, bringing back rain chances to the region.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 07, 2019
Steamy Heat Cranks Up As Students Return To Class
BACK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY: Many school districts will head back to class Wednesday – it won’t hurt to send the kids to the bus stop with an umbrella – though they may get lucky and not need it. Expect a typical scattering of showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the midlde 90s – feeling closer to 105°, amid a mix of sun and clouds.
THURSDAY: Heat and humidity will continue to be high on mind as we roll through the latter part of the work week – expect a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered afternoon storms. Highs will top out in the middle 90s; though the heat and humidity combination will push feels like temperatures past 105°.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will attempt to nose in from the west as we roll into the latter half of the week – depending on its strength and location, will determine how much rain may be coming down the pipeline. At any rate, expect an uptick in temperatures as highs make their way into the middle 90s, while feels like temperatures push past 105° into the weekend and next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
August 06, 2019
Hot & Steamy For Primary Election Tuesday
ELECTION DAY TUESDAY: More of the same is expected as Mississippians head to the polls for the statewide primary elections. As polls open at 7 AM, expect temperatures to run in the lower to middle 70s; warming to the lower 90s by mid-afternoon and dropping into the 80s by the time polls close at 7 PM. A mix of sun and clouds will be in the offing with a chance for a cooling downpour or two.
BACK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY: Many school districts will head back to class Wednesday – it won’t hurt to send the kids to the bus stop with an umbrella – though they may get lucky and not need it. Expect a typical scattering of showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the lower 90s – feeling closer to 100°, amid a mix of sun and clouds.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will attempt to nose in from the west as we roll into the latter half of the week – depending on its strength and location, will determine how much rain may be coming down the pipeline. At any rate, expect an uptick in temperatures as highs make their way into the middle 90s, while feels like temperatures push past 100° into the weekend and next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx