TUESDAY: An upper disturbance, coupled with a stalled boundary and Pacific moisture streaming over the state will set the stage for heavy rain at times for your Tuesday. Rainfall potential could run between 2-4” with locally heavier amounts. In the heaviest rain axis, low-lying and poor drainage flooding will be a concern. A few gusty storms will be possible through the afternoon hours near the warm front. Highs will top in the 70s near and north the front, in the 80s south of the front. Another cold front will push through the area late Tuesday to usher in quieter conditions.
WEDNESDAY: Cold front will sweep through the region through Wednesday morning. Expect clouds with a few lingering showers to start off the day; giving way to sunshine and seasonably cool air through the afternoon. Highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower70s. Overnight, clear skies and calm winds will allow lows to drop into the upper 40s to lower 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will hold firm through late week as temperatures gradually moderate through the 70s, back to the 80s by the weekend. A few weak disturbances will push across the region through the week, coupled with an increase in moisture from the Gulf, will bring a chance for sporadic showers through the weekend. Another front will approach the region by Monday, bringing another threat of heavy rain and storms.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 15, 2019
October 14, 2019
Heavy Rain Possible Tuesday
MONDAY: Starting off the new work week on a dreary note; expect clouds to be more prevalent in the skies with a few peeks of sun here or there. Highs will rebound into the 70s by the afternoon amid a chance for a few showers. Rain chances increase overnight with approach of our next system. Lows will be warmer, in the middle to upper 60s.
TUESDAY: An upper disturbance, coupled with a stalled boundary and Pacific moisture streaming over the state will set the stage for heavy rain at times for your Tuesday. Rainfall potential could run between 2-4” with locally heavier amounts. In the heaviest rain axis, low-lying and poor drainage flooding will be a concern. Highs will top in the 70s near and north the front, in the 80s south of the front. Another cold front will push through the area late Tuesday to usher in quieter conditions.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Expect Wednesday to be a transition day with clouds in the morning, giving way to sunshine by the afternoon hours amid highs in the 60s. We’ll have a pretty chilly night in the 40s to start off Thursday. High pressure will hold firm through late week as temperatures gradually moderate through the 70s, back to the 80s by the weekend. Also, by the weekend, expect an uptick for a few shower chances as well.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 11, 2019
Strong Cold Front Moves Through Friday
FRIDAY: A warm start to the day amid temperatures in the 60s and 70s ahead of our next cold front. The front will swing through the region through the afternoon and evening hours, bringing scattered showers and storms. A gusty storm or two can’t be ruled out, but severe weather isn’t anticipated. Behind the front, winds will turn gusty from the northwest, ushering in the cooler air as lows drop into the 50s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: Behind the front, a re-assuring blast of fall air will return to the region. Expect a breezy Saturday amid clouds that will gradually clearing through the day. Wind chills could be in the 40s to Saturday with highs only managing the middle to upper 60s. We’ll fall to the 40s and 50s by early Sunday. Clouds will gradually increase again Sunday afternoon, leading to a chance for showers by the latter half of the day amid highs in the lower 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: An unsettled weather pattern looks to take hold with several disturbances moving across the region the early to middle parts of next week. Expect mostly to variably cloudy skies with highs near 80° Monday and Tuesday. Both days will feature the opportunity of scattered storms. Another front will approach the area by Wednesday, eventually drying us out by the end of next week along with another push of cooler, Autumn air.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 10, 2019
Summer-Like Thursday; Storms, Cooler Air Loom Ahead
THURSDAY: Summer continues to have a grip through Thursday as highs rebound into the upper 80s, nearing 90° for some by the afternoon hours. A weak disturbance will sneak past the area – sparking a chance for a few showers and storms by the afternoon hours. Lows will drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FRIDAY: A warm start to the day amid temperatures in the 60s and 70s ahead of our next cold front. The front will swing through the region through the afternoon and evening hours, bringing a chance for scattered showers and storms. A gusty storm or two can’t be ruled out, but severe weather isn’t anticipated. Behind the front, winds will turn gusty from the northwest, ushering in the cooler air as lows drop into the 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the cold front Friday night, expect another re-assuring blast of fall air. A lingering shower will be possible Saturday morning amid decreasing clouds. Highs on Saturday will top out in the 60s. We’ll fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s early Sunday before rebounding into the middle 70s. Highs will top out in the lower 80s amid an unsettled weather pattern through next week as a few systems could bring waves of needed rain to the area.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 09, 2019
Trending Warmer Wednesday; Cooler Air Return By Weekend
WEDNESDAY: Yet another cool start to your day across the region, in the 50s and 60s. Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine and warm temperatures through the afternoon. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s. Southerly winds will begin to bring moisture back into the region, putting lows in the 60s again.
THURSDAY: Summer makes a return through Thursday as highs rebound into the upper 80s, nearing 90° for some by the afternoon hours. A weak disturbance will sneak past the area – sparking a chance for a shower or two by the afternoon hours, but many will remain dry.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will quickly warm back into the middle to upper 80s, above average, through late week. Another, stronger, cold front is expected to slip into the region by Friday night into Saturday to offer another re-assuring blast of fall air and another opportunity for scattered showers and storms. A few of the storms could be gusty Friday night. Highs on Saturday may occur early in the day – staying in the 60s for the majority of the day. We’ll rebound into the middle 70s Sunday, nearing 80° by Monday and Tuesday ahead of a weak disturbance to bring in better rain chances.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 08, 2019
Autumn Feels Tuesday; Nearing 90° By Late Week
TUESDAY: Behind the front, clouds slowly and gradually will clear for sunshine – lower humidity and lower temperatures will stick around too. Highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s again – feeling more like Autumn, finally. Overnight, lows will drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY: After a brief reprieve from the heat – expect highs to creep back above average into the middle to upper 80s after starting off cool and crisp 50s and 60s in the morning.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will quickly warm back into the middle to upper 80s, above average, through mid-late week. Yet another front may be poised to slip into the region by Friday night into Saturday to offer another re-assuring blast of fall air and another opportunity for rain showers. Highs on Saturday may occur early in the day – staying in the 60s for the majority of the day. We’ll rebound into the middle 70s Sunday, nearing 80° by Monday and Tuesday ahead of a weak disturbance to bring in better rain chances.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 07, 2019
Rain For Some; Cooler Air For All
MONDAY: Another cold front is dropping into the region to start the work week off – expect scattered showers to work their way through the area. Not everyone will get wet as the rain is beginning to out run the front, weakening the line. Highs will range from the 70s north of I-20 to the 80s across the southern areas. Clouds will linger around the area into tonight, though the rain will be long gone. Lows will slip into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
TUESDAY: Behind the front, clouds will clear for sunshine – lower humidity and lower temperatures will stick around too. Highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s again – feeling more like Autumn, finally.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will quickly warm back into the middle to upper 80s, above average, through mid-week. Yet another front may be poised to slip into the region by late next week to offer another re-assuring blast of fall air and another opportunity for rain showers. By the weekend, highs will return to the 70s, lows could drop into the 40s for some.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 04, 2019
Few Downpours Friday; Heat Continues Into Weekend
FRIDAY: The front will continue move farther south through the day. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with a chance for a few showers and storms, mainly south of I-20. Even behind the front, we’ll remain plenty warm and above average. Highs will top out in the lower 90s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: We’ll stay plenty warm heading through the weekend ahead – even behind the first cold front. Expect sunshine to win out through Saturday as temperatures work their way into the lower to middle 90s by the afternoon. A stray shower or two can’t be ruled out in the afternoon. Rain chances will increase through late Sunday as our second, more powerful cold front approaches the region. We’ll still be able to manage highs near 90°. Rain chances will remain elevated into Sunday night as lows drop into the 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The second, more powerful front will keep a chance for showers in the forecast to start off the new work week – but the cooler air will begin to filter into the area. Highs amid morning clouds and afternoon sun breaks will manage the upper 70s to near 80°. As skies clear, lows will dip into the 50s for the first time since early June. We’ll stay near average through mid-week amid sunshine and highs, generally, in the 80s. Yet another front may be poised to slip into the region by late next week to offer another re-assuring blast of fall air.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 03, 2019
Near Record Highs Thursday; Storm Chances Return
THURSDAY: The first of two fronts will begin to slip into the region through Thursday. Expect a mostly to partly sunny day with highs in the middle 90s. A few afternoon downpours may flare up as the front gets closer to the region, continuing into the evening hours. Lows will dip to the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FRIDAY: The front will continue move farther south through the day. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with a chance for a few showers and storms, mainly south of I-20. Even behind the front, we’ll remain plenty warm and above average. Highs will top out in the lower 90s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the first front, we should remain quiet and mainly dry through Saturday. A second, stronger front is poised to move in by through Sunday into Monday to bring an end to the heat wave along with a better chance for showers. Highs by mid-next week will be near normal, in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 02, 2019
Record Setting Heat To Start MS State Fair
WEDNESDAY: As high pressure holds firm over central Mississippi, temperatures will likely soar to record levels to get into mid-portion of the work week. Highs will work their way into the middle to upper 90s amid mostly sunny skies.
THURSDAY: The first of two fronts will begin to slip into the region through Thursday. Expect a mostly to partly sunny day with highs in the middle 90s. A few afternoon downpours may flare up as the front gets closer to the region, continuing into the evening hours. Lows will dip to the upper 60s and lower 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the first front, temperatures will ease back a few notches, to the lower 90s, for the end of the week and into the weekend. We should remain quiet and mainly dry through Saturday. A second, stronger front is poised to move in by next week to bring an end to the heat wave along with a better chance for showers. Highs by mid-next week will be near normal, in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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