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Foggy Banks Early; Sunshine Tuesday Afternoon

TUESDAY: Zones of fog may greet you heading out the door the start off. Gradually, the fog should lift – trending to mostly to partly sunny skies. We’ll start off in the upper 30as and lower 40s; a mix of sun and clouds will push highs into the lower to middle 60s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will increase across the area through the day, eventually leading to scattered showers by the afternoon. Temperatures will try to work their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Rain chances will continue to increase through the overnight hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  A lumbering low pressure system will keep the weather unsettled into Thursday. Expect a decent scattering of showers through this time, rainfall totals will likely stay below ½". Highs will top out in the middle 50s Thursday; near 50° on Friday as rain showers exit and clouds shift eastward out of the area. The upcoming weekend looks quiet with the exception of a few showers by Sunday. Highs will top out in the lower 60s; lower to middle 60s possible by Christmas Eve.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Foggy Banks Early; Sunshine Tuesday Afternoon

TUESDAY: Zones of fog may greet you heading out the door the start off. Gradually, the fog should lift – trending to mostly to partly sunny skies. We’ll start off in the upper 30as and lower 40s; a mix of sun and clouds will push highs into the lower to middle 60s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will increase across the area through the day, eventually leading to scattered showers by the afternoon. Temperatures will try to work their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Rain chances will continue to increase through the overnight hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  A lumbering low pressure system will keep the weather unsettled into Thursday. Expect a decent scattering of showers through this time, rainfall totals will likely stay below ½". Highs will top out in the middle 50s Thursday; near 50° on Friday as rain showers exit and clouds shift eastward out of the area. The upcoming weekend looks quiet with the exception of a few showers by Sunday. Highs will top out in the lower 60s; lower to middle 60s possible by Christmas Eve.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Quiet Start To The Work Week

MONDAY: Zones of fog may greet you heading out the door the start off the new work week. Gradually, the fog should lift – trending to partly clear skies. We’ll start off in the lower 40s. A mix of sunshine and clouds will push temperatures into the lower and middle 60s by the afternoon hours. Overnight, we’ll fall into the upper 30s to near 40°. 
 
TUESDAY: Nearly a carbon-copy of your Monday will be expected for your Tuesday – a seasonable day with a mix of sun and clouds will rebound from the morning 30s and 40s into the lower and middle 60s by the afternoon.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  Rain chances will begin to increase by late Wednesday into Thursday. Expect a decent scattering of showers through this time. Highs will top out in the 50s. Mostly to partly sunny skies take over late in the week as high pressure builds in, pushing highs back into the lower to middle 60s into the weekend. 

 

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

Cloudy Morning, Pleasant Afternoon

Starting out mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures in the 40s. Dry this afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds; and a bit warmer as highs reach the lower 60s. We stay dry through Tuesday followed by a round of showers Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will run warmer than average through midweek with highs in the 60s followed by slightly cooler weather for the end of next week. 

Michael Haynes

Cloudy and Cool

Starting out cloudy with fog and patchy drizzle. A few showers and light drizzle will continue at times times this morning, followed by a cool afternoon with highs in the 50s. Clouds hang tight today, followed by partial clearing Sunday as temperatures reach the low 60s. Seasonably pleasant as the week begins featuring cool night and mild afternoon with morning lows near 40 and highs in the 60s. 

Michael Haynes

Unsettled Friday, Saturday; Brighter Sunday

FRIDAY: An upper low will pinwheel over the area; bringing cooler air into the area along with variable clouds and occasional showers. Highs will stay in the 50s throughout the day, though keeping a southerly breeze in play. Clouds with a shower or two will continue into Friday night as lows drop into the 40s.  
 
WEEKEND AHEAD: Clouds will hold firm under the backside of the upper low on Saturday. Morning 40s won’t get much help from sunshine to warm up. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 50s Saturday afternoon. Skies will clear bit into Sunday – allowing temperatures to sneak close to 60°. 
 
NEXT WEEK: Skies will likely retain clouds with periods of sun through the start of the new work week. Morning temperatures will run in the upper 30s and lower 40s, while afternoon highs will be around 60° each day. Rain chances will stay low through mid-week, picking up with a few shower chances by late Wednesday into Thursday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Showers, Storms Return Thursday

THURSDAY: Our next weather maker will push across the region, bringing an upward tick in rain chances. Expect numerous showers and storms at times – temperatures will still push into the 60s with the rain. A storm or two could get strong, mainly south of I-20. Main threats being the possibility of strong winds and hail; though a spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out completely. Rainfall amounts could total around 1” before Thursday is done.  

FRIDAY: An upper low will pinwheel over the area; bringing cooler air into the area along with clouds and occasional showers. Highs will stay in the 50s all day, though keeping a southerly breeze in play. Clouds with a shower or two will continue into Friday night as lows drop into the 40s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our storm system will likely linger over the region through Saturday. Clouds will likely hang around Saturday, though rain chances will trend downward. Highs will stay in the 50s  before rebounding to near 60° Sunday. Skies will clear a bit for a few more sunny breaks Sunday and into early next week. Highs temperatures generally will be near 60° each day; running near normal for this time of the year.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds Thicken Wednesday; Storms Thursday

WEDNESDAY: Clouds will thicken up throughout the day ahead of our next weather maker. A shower or two can’t be ruled out late in the day, but the bulk of the rain will likely hold off. Temperatures will rebound from near freezing to the upper 50s and lower 60s by the afternoon hours.  
 
THURSDAY: Our next weather maker will push across the region, bringing an upward tick in rain chances. Expect numerous showers and storms at times – temperatures will still push into the 60s with the rain. A storm or two could get strong, mainly south of I-20. Rainfall amounts could total 1-2" before Thursday is done.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the storms, we’ll turn cooler quickly – expect highs on Friday to be in the 40s to lower 50s amid mostly cloudy skies and the chance for scattered showers at times. Clouds will likely hang around into Saturday, though rain chances will trend downward. Highs will rebound to near 60° by early next week with partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Patchy Freezing Fog Early; Sunshine Tuesday

TUESDAY: After a frigid start to the day, sunshine will work its hardest to warm us up, but still falling below average for mid-December. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 50s after starting in the middle to upper 20s. Zones of freezing fog may accompany some the door before 8 AM; use caution as you head out and about. We won’t be nearly as cold to start Wednesday off; under mostly to partly clear skies, we’ll drop to the lower 30s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will thicken up throughout the day ahead of our next weather maker. A shower or two can’t be ruled out late in the day, but the bulk of the rain will likely hold off. Temperatures will rebound from near freezing to the upper 50s and lower 60s by the afternoon hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain chances beginning to roll back into the fold by Thursday and early Friday. Severe weather threat is non-zero, but low as the storm system winds up over the region. Highs will push into the 60s Thursday. Clouds will stick around with the chance for a few showers Friday. Highs will only manage near 50°. The weekend looks quiet, though cloudier with 50s Saturday and nearing 60° by Sunday and Monday with variably cloudy skies each day. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Patchy Freezing Fog Early; Sunshine Tuesday

TUESDAY: After a frigid start to the day, sunshine will work its hardest to warm us up, but still falling below average for mid-December. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 50s after starting in the middle to upper 20s. Zones of freezing fog may accompany some the door before 8 AM; use caution as you head out and about. We won’t be nearly as cold to start Wednesday off; under mostly to partly clear skies, we’ll drop to the lower 30s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will thicken up throughout the day ahead of our next weather maker. A shower or two can’t be ruled out late in the day, but the bulk of the rain will likely hold off. Temperatures will rebound from near freezing to the upper 50s and lower 60s by the afternoon hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain chances beginning to roll back into the fold by Thursday and early Friday. Severe weather threat is non-zero, but low as the storm system winds up over the region. Highs will push into the 60s Thursday. Clouds will stick around with the chance for a few showers Friday. Highs will only manage near 50°. The weekend looks quiet, though cloudier with 50s Saturday and nearing 60° by Sunday and Monday with variably cloudy skies each day. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx