TUESDAY: The nearly stationary front over the region will continue to waver over Mississippi and the Gulf States; keeping the weather unsettled for yet another day. Expect more clouds and opportunities for storms to keep temperatures in the middle 80s. With the slow-moving nature of the storms, flooding may be an issue again. Storms will tend to fade after sunset with lows in the 70s again.
WEDNESDAY: The front continues to lift farther north – but will continue to hold reign over the weather pattern through mid-week. Expect another uptick in rain chances; possibly, starting in the morning then becoming more isolated in nature by the afternoon. Highs will top out in the 80s again.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A ridge of high pressure will begin to nudge its way into the region toward the end of the week. While we won’t turn completely dry, more hours will tend to be drier by the upcoming weekend amid a ramp up in heat and humidity. Expect highs to rise from near 90 Thursday, to the middle 90s by the end of the weekend with ‘feels like’ temperatures running closer to 105-110. In addition, we’ll keep an eye to the northwest each day as storm complexes could make their way toward central Mississippi on the back side of the heat ridge, centered to our west.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 07, 2020
July 06, 2020
Steamy Summer Storm Risk Continues
MONDAY: Our unsettled weekend weather will likely persist into the beginning of the new work week across central Mississippi. Expect patchy areas of fog to start the morning off; some clearing, giving way to a quick ramp up in temperatures. Highs will top out in the 80s to near 90 before scattered to numerous downpours develop. Some will be sluggish moving, causing concern for localized flooding. Storms tend to fade after sunset with lows dropping into the 70s
TUESDAY: The nearly stationary front over the region will continue to waver over Mississippi and the Gulf States; keeping the weather unsettled for yet another day. Expect more clouds and opportunities for storms to keep temperatures in the middle 80s. With the slow-moving nature of the storms, flooding may be an issue again.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The sluggish moving low will finally make moves toward the east through the latter parts of the week. Rain chances will remain elevated through Wednesday and Thursday; beginning to taper by the upcoming weekend. More hours will tend to be drier by the upcoming weekend amid a ramp up in heat and humidity. Expect highs to rise from near 90 Thursday, to the middle 90s by the end of the weekend with ‘feels like’ temperatures running closer to 105-110. In addition, we’ll keep an eye to the northwest each day as storm complexes could make their way toward central Mississippi on the back side of the heat ridge, centered to our west.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 03, 2020
Storm Chances Continue Friday, into Holiday Weekend
FRIDAY: The nearly stalled front will continue to keep the weather unsettled to round out the work week across central Mississippi. Expect partly sunny skies with highs managing the upper 80s to lower 90s; feels like temperatures cresting near 105. Once again, scattered downpours will be possible, though uptick in chances will be possible through the afternoon hours. Most will fade after sunset with lows in the 70s.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND PLANNER: Expect the mornings to be mainly dry; the afternoons featuring scattered downpours as a nearly typical July pattern unfolds for the Independence Day holiday. While we don’t anticipate a complete washout – there were will times that you’ll need to dodge storms if you have outdoor activities planned. Typical summer storms with downpours, gusty winds and frequent lightning will dot the radar landscape through sunset – then fade away. Expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s; lows in the 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The nearly stationary front situated over central Mississippi will keep a heightened chance for rain in the forecast as we head into early next week. Several disturbances will help kick off scattered to numerous storms through Wednesday. The front will slowly lift north by late week, allowing for rain chances to go down. Expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 02, 2020
July Heat, Humidity, Storms Continue
THURSDAY: An area of low pressure will slip southward through the day, bringing up better chances for scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect variably cloudy skies with highs topping out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Some of the storms could be heavy in nature with frequent lightning and gusty winds. Expect rounds of storms to affect the area – keeping the weather unsettled through the day and into the evening hours.
FRIDAY: The nearly stalled front will continue to keep the weather unsettled to round out the work week across central Mississippi. Expect variably cloudy skies with highs managing the upper 80s to lower 90s. Once again, scattered downpours will be possible, though uptick in chances will be possible through the afternoon hours.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The sluggish moving front will continue slide southward late in the week. Expect rain chances to remain elevated in the holiday weekend – with scattered storms possible. Expect highs to top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s amid variably cloudy skies. Rain chances will increase again as the low and front continue to meander over the region nto early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 01, 2020
Pop-Up Storms; Summer Sizzling Heat
WEDNESDAY: Another day, another round of Summer heat and humidity expected through mid-week. Rain chances will remain low as high pressure still holds its footing over the area, though a pop-up storm is possible. Expect highs to push themselves into the lower 90s, though, feels like temperatures will be nearing 103-108°.
THURSDAY: An area of low pressure will slip southward through the day, bringing up better chances for scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect variably cloudy skies with highs topping out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Some of the storms could be heavy in nature with frequent lightning and gusty winds.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The sluggish moving front will continue slide southward late in the week. Expect rain chances to remain elevated in the holiday weekend – with scattered storms possible. Expect highs to top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s amid variably cloudy skies. Rain chances will increase again as the low and front continue to meander over the region into early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 29, 2020
Hot, Humid Days to Round Out June
The Saharan dust concentrations, while much lower, still are present in the skies – contributing to reduced air quality and an uptick in allergy symptoms. This will likely continue through much of the week ahead across central Mississippi.
MONDAY: Starting back to work on Monday will feature more heat and humidity over central Mississippi; expect variably cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Feels like temperatures will likely crest near 100 degrees by the afternoon hours. A few storms will develop amid the daytime heating; generally fizzling after sunset as lows drop into the 70s.
TUESDAY: Expect more the same as inch closer to the end of June; a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the lower 90s amid a chance for a few afternoon showers and storms. Storms will fade after sunset as temperatures slowly ease into the 70s by early Wednesday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A typical, summery pattern will continue through mid-week with an opportunity for afternoon showers and storms amid a mix of clouds and sunshine. Highs will top out in the 90s, lows in the 70s. By late week and into the Independence Day holiday weekend, an upper low will move over the Gulf States, upticking chances for rain and storms amid clouds amid highs in the 80s to near 90.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 26, 2020
Hazy, Dusty Skies Friday
FRIDAY: Our messy pattern of heightened storm chances begins to diminish as the Saharan dust plume begins to move over the region. Morning showers will continue to diminish in coverage, though a few afternoon storms can't be ruled out. Skies will be hazy and variably cloudy as highs get closer to normal again, in the middle and upper 80s. The dust particles may cause some to have a flare up of allergies and may have impacts for those with breathing ailments amid lowered air quality through the day.
WEEKEND PLANNER: As the dust begins to disperse through the weekend, our typical summer weather pattern will re-emerge as well. Expect the hazy skies to stick around – outside of that, turning hot and humid and chances for afternoon storms both Saturday and Sunday. Highs Saturday will top out in the 80s; lower 90s by Sunday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The overall dust concentration will continue to disperse into next week, but there still a low concentration in the atmosphere through much of next week. In general – a typical summer pattern will take hold through much of next week with a mix of clouds and sun each day, highs in the 90s; lows in the 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 25, 2020
Scattered Storms Thursday; Hazy Skies This Weekend
THURSDAY: Yet another round of scattered storms will be possible around central Mississippi – so keep the umbrellas handy once again. Storm risks increase through the day amid a variably cloudy skies and highs in the 80s. A few of the storms could, once again, feature strong elements with gusty wind and hail amid the downpours and frequent lightning. Storms will tend to fade after sunset with lows in the 60s and 70s.
FRIDAY: Our messy pattern of heightened storm chances begins to diminish as the Saharan dust plume begins to move over the region. Expect a few showers and storms to develop through the day. Skies will be hazy and variably cloudy as highs get closer to normal again, in the middle and upper 80s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The plume of Saharan dust will flow into the area – causing concern with visibility, air quality and could cause issues for people with breathing ailments into the weekend. Amid the hazy skies, highs will still manage the upper 80s and lower 90s through the weekend. Each day will feature an opportunity for scattered showers and storms – though the dust may act as cap to hold back storms from developing until the latter parts of the afternoon. The dust will gradually disperse through next week as the daily storm regime continues.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 22, 2020
Periodic Rain, Storms Likely This Week
An unsettled weather pattern has returned to the region in the wake of quiet weather that has taken us through the past two weeks. In this pattern, rain and storms will be more likely amid the steamy air.
MONDAY: While the morning hours will generally remain dry, as the heating of the day comes into play, expect scattered showers and storms to develop around the region. Outside of any storms, expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies and warm temperatures, near 90. Storms that develop could have gusty winds, hail and frequent lightning. Storms will tend to fade after sunset as lows fall into the lower to middle 70s.
TUESDAY: Expect another uptick in scattered to numerous showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Clouds over the region may hold temperatures back to the middle to upper 80s. Humidity levels remaining high amid the approach of a boundary to the north will help spark the storms. These storms may have staying power after sunset, continuing into early Wednesday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Scattered storms will continue with heavy rain, gusty wind and frequent lightning Wednesday and Thursday – both day featuring highs in the 80s. A plume of Saharan dust will flow into the area from the south – bringing rain chances down along with visibility and air quality through late week. Amid the hazy skies, highs will still manage the lower 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 18, 2020
Summer Mugginess Returns This Weekend
THURSDAY: Temperatures continue to ratchet up gradually – sneaking into the upper 80s and lower 90s by the afternoon hours. Humidity levels will also ratchet up slightly Thursday, introducing a chance for an isolated storm to bubble up during the afternoon hours. Any storms that flare up will likely fizzle quickly after sunset as lows drop to the middle to upper 60s.
FRIDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm over the region to round out the work week. Expect mostly sunny skies as temperatures to climb into the lower 90s by the afternoon hours. With the addition of slightly higher humidity, feels like temperatures will run in the middle 90s. A stray shower is possible, but most of the region will remain dry.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As high pressure begins to backtrack over the eastern US, the upper disturbance off the Carolina coast will begin to make progress offshore – opening the flow pattern to becoming more progressive again. Expect temperatures, under the ridge of high pressure, to work their way into the lower to middle 90s. Feels like temperatures may crest above 100° through the Father’s Day weekend. As the high pressure ridge builds farther east – muggier air from the Gulf will bring back more scattered storms to the region by early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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