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Heat Stress Early Week; Heavy Rain Risk Mid-Late Week

MONDAY: As our puff of drier air begins to fade away, expect muggier air to begin filtering back into the region to kick off the new work and school week. Mostly to partly sunny skies will greet most through the day with a few pop-up showers and storms developing through the afternoon. With the flood in moisture moving in and a hot ridge of high pressure nearby, highs will top out in the middle to, a few, upper 90s – feeling closer to 105-110. We’ll stay quiet overnight with lows in the lower to middle 70s.  




 
TUESDAY: More heat and humidity to head into Tuesday as our pattern begins to switch up. An area of low pressure anchored to the north – along with a sagging boundary will help to kick up a late day risk for storms. Outside of that, expect highs in the middle to, a few, upper 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. ‘Feels like’ temperatures will still run closer to 105-110 during peak heating. Lows will fall back through the 70s with partly cloudy skies.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A slow moving front will sag into the region through mid-late week, bringing waves of rain and storms. While scattered storms may be possible early Wednesday, better chances will come in late Wednesday through Friday. Sluggish moving storms may lead to localized flooding concern through this time. Highs will top out in the 80s, lows near 70. While we may see a brief downward trend in rain chances Saturday – we'll pick back up as our unsettled pattern continues through the upcoming weekend.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Few Storms Friday; Slightly Drier Weekend Ahead

FRIDAY: Our sluggish front will finally make progress through Mississippi – helping to shunt the deep tropical moisture farther south. Before it happens, expect morning fog banks to give way to a mix of clouds and sun with widely scattered showers and storms developing by late afternoon. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Highest rain chances will be near and south of I-20 as the front pushes south through the day. Lows will fall to the lower 70s.  



WEEKEND PLANNER: In the wake of the front, a slight push of drier air amid high pressure returns to the region. This will help to take some of the edge off the recent deep tropical moisture plume we’ve been stuck in. Though, with that and more sunshine ahead – expect highs to quickly rebound through the lower to middle 90s. Lows will fall to the upper 60s to lower 70s both nights.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: We’ll kick off next week mostly dry with highs in the lower to middle 90s. As moisture streams back in by mid-next week and another approaching front, expect more scattered storms to develop toward the end of the forecast period.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Downpour Chances Continue Thursday; Front Slips South By Week's End

THURSDAY: Expect more of the same with a continued surge of moisture off the Gulf of Mexico and an approaching front helping to kick off a scattering of shower and storms, mainly through the afternoon and evening hours. Highs will make their way into the 80s. Heavier, slower-moving storms could yield areas of flooding. Most storms will subside through midnight, though a few could hold on past then. Lows will drop to the lower to middle 70s. 


FRIDAY: Our sluggish front will finally make progress through Mississippi – helping to shunt the deep tropical moisture farther south. Before it happens, expect a mix of clouds and sun with more scattered showers and storms to develop. Highs will top out in the 80s to lower 90s. Highest rain chances will be near and south of I-20 as the front pushes south through the day. Lows will fall to the lower 70s.  

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: In the wake of the front, a slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower to, a few, middle 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies. As moisture streams back in by mid-next week and another approaching front, expect more scattered storms to develop toward the end of the forecast period.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

Periodic Downpours, Some Heavy, Continue Mid-Late Week

WEDNESDAY: The combination of a tropical airmass flowing off the Gulf and an approaching front from the north will help to spark another wave of scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s. Storms that flare up could feature heavy rain and gusty winds. Torrential rains could lead to localized flooding concerns, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Lows will fall into the 70s after storms taper late.  



THURSDAY: Expect more of the same with a continued surge of moisture off the Gulf of Mexico and an approaching front helping to kick off a scattering of shower and storms, mainly through the afternoon and evening hours. Highs will make their way into the 80s – a few spots that stay drier for longer could get toward 90.  

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The unsettled pattern continues through late week with scattered storms into Friday. The sluggish front will help to scour out some of the moisture through the weekend. Highs will top out in the 80s Friday. In the wake of the front, a slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

Scattered Downpours Amid Unsettled Pattern Mid-Late Week

TUESDAY: Another day of summery heat and humidity; leading to higher chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms, though, a few showers could flare up through mid-morning. Expect a partly sunny to variably cloudy sky with highs working their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms will crank up in coverage and intensity through the afternoon hours with a few being heavy and gusty. Storms will taper late with lows in the 70s again. 


WEDNESDAY: The combination of a tropical airmass flowing off the Gulf and an approaching front from the north will help to spark another wave of scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s to near 90. Storms that flare up could feature heavy rain and gusty winds – tending to die down, gradually, after sunset. Lows will fall into the 70s. 


EXTENDED FORECAST: The unsettled pattern continues through late week with scattered to numerous shower and storm chances Thursday and, somewhat, Friday. This will come along with an approaching cold front that could be able to push through the region. Highs will top out in the 80s, mainly. A slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Stress & Storm Chance Monday; Unsettled Mid-Late Week

MONDAY: As our ridge of high pressure hangs nearby – it'll help push temperatures a few degrees warmer to kick off the new work week. Morning 70s will give way to highs in the lower to middle 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. ‘Feels like’ temperatures will run closer to 105-110 in parts of the area during the peak heating of the day. By afternoon, showers and storms may fill the radar featuring heavy downpours, gusty wind and frequent lightning. Storms may have a bit of staying power after sunset with lows in the 70s.  



TUESDAY: Another day of summery heat and humidity, leading to higher chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms. Expect a partly sunny to variably cloudy sky with highs working their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms will crank up in coverage and intensity through the afternoon hours with a few being heavy and gusty. Storms will taper late with lows in the 70s again. 


EXTENDED FORECAST: An unsettled pattern looks to unfold through much of the week ahead with scattered to numerous shower and storm chances through Wednesday and Thursday. This will come along with an approaching cold front that could be able to push through the region. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90. A slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Dome Expands into Weekend; Unsettled Pattern Return Next Week

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s. 


WEEKEND PLANNER: The upper ridge will hang firm over central Mississippi through the weekend, keeping rain chances in check. Isolated, mainly afternoon, pop-up storms will be possible amid mostly to partly sunny skies. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 90s – feeling closer to 105 both afternoons.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the ridge buckles by early next week, our temperatures will ease downward as rain chance tick upward. Subtle triggers dipping between the western high and the Bermuda high will help to kick up these rain chances amid the elevated humidity levels. Expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s; rain chances will tend to be highest through mid-week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds, Sun & Summer Downpours Continue Late Week

THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Where storms are not impacting, heat will be the story - where ‘feels like’ temperature run closer to 105°. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge expands, briefly, over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge buckles by early next week, yielding a better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

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

Clouds, Sun & Summer Downpours Continue Late Week

THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Where storms are not impacting, heat will be the story - where ‘feels like’ temperature run closer to 105°. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge expands, briefly, over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge buckles by early next week, yielding a better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

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

Scattered Downpours Continue Mid-Week

WEDNESDAY: Our typically hot, unseasonably humid pattern continues through mid-week. Another risk for scattered downpours to develop with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid variably cloudy skies. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds can’t be ruled out. Storms fade after sunset, within an hour or two, with lows in the lower 70s. 


 
THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge will expand, briefly, eastward over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge begins to buckle by early next week, yielding better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the lower 90s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx