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Storms Ending; Heat Cranks Up

THURSDAY: Expect lingering showers and storms to start the day off as our overnight storm system continues to exit the region. Expect clouds to break for sunshine amid highs working their way into the lower 90s, feels like temperatures will push toward 100°. Widely spaced storms may flare up by the afternoon hours. Storms will fizzle after sunset as we drop into the middle 70s. 
 
FRIDAY: Heat and humidity will continue to be common place for the end of the work week. Highs will skyrocket into the middle 90s, feels like temperatures nearing 105°. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a few afternoon downpours to dodge. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. As the ridge begins to break down early next week, expect another uptick in rain chances by Monday as temperatures begin to ease back a few notches.  

Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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Heat, Humidity Wednesday; Storms Possible Late

WEDNESDAY: Rain chances will ease back a little bit through your Wednesday – to around 30%, and heat will crank up a bit. Amid a mix of sunshine and clouds, highs will work their way into the lower to, a few, middle 90s. Feels like temperature will make a run toward the 100° mark through the afternoon. Overnight, clouds will thicken – leading to a chance for scattered storms after midnight, a few of the storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and hail being the primary risks.  
 
THURSDAY: A complex of storm may drop in across the state to start of the day – this may bring a heavy rain and wind threat to the region. Behind that, sunshine will break out with a few more scattered storms developing by the afternoon amid highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. As the ridge begins to break down early next week, expect another uptick in rain chances by Monday as temperatures begin to ease back a few notches. 

Heat, Humidity, Scattered Storms Continue

TUESDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat –  another round of sporadic showers and storms develop at times through the day. While storm chances will be lower Tuesday than for Monday, chances will remain overall elevated. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90°. Overnight, rain chances diminish – under partly clear skies, lows will fall to the lower to middle 70s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: Rain chances will ease back a little bit through your Wednesday – to around 30%, and heat will crank up a bit. Amid a mix of sunshine and clouds, highs will work their way into the lower to, a few, middle 90s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A few more weak disturbances will keep rain chances elevated through Thursday. Impacts will feature heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summery Storm Pattern Ahead

MONDAY: Our second disturbance in a familiar summery pattern will begin to head toward central Mississippi through the afternoon hours. Expect morning zones of fog to lift amid a mix of clouds of sunshine through the day. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s. A scattering of showers and storms will develop with heavy downpours and lightning as the disturbance moves into the region. Storms will subside after sunset as lows drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
TUESDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat – expect more of the same; while storm chances may be slightly lower Tuesday than for Monday, chances will remain overall elevated. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90°. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A series of weak disturbances will continue to parade across the region over the next several days. This will kick up a daily chance for scattered showers and storms that will feature heavy rain, lightning and few gusts of wind. High pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Rain Chances Increasing

A warm and humid Father's Day... The weekend heat continues today for Father's Day. Highs reach the upper 80s to near 90 under a mix of sun and clouds. A few passing storms arrive late this afternoon and evening followed higher rain chances as we get into the work week. We're not expecting a washout on any given day, but we will have to dodge isolated to scattered storms a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

Summery Heat, Humidity Returns

FRIDAY: A cool start to the day in the 50s will give way to the highs in the 80s by the afternoon hours. High pressure will hold over the region, keeping clouds away and sunshine in full force. Humidity levels will stay in check through the morning hours, but quickly return through the afternoon and evening hours. Lows will only fall to the upper 60s and lower 70s. 
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Summery heat and humidity will quickly return through the Father’s Day weekend across central Mississippi as high pressure continues to build farther east. Expect highs to top out in the lower 90s – feeling like the middle to upper 90s. A few showers or storms can’t be ruled out but no washouts are expected.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our weather pattern turns a bit more muddled into next week as a more typically summer pattern takes hold. Expect daily chances for scattered showers and storms as weak disturbances push across the region each day. The entire day may not be a washout but you’ll likely need to keep an umbrella handy for occasional rounds of downpours. Highs will generally be near 90°, lows near 70°. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summery Heat, Humidity Crank Up By Weekend Ahead

THURSDAY: In the wake of our second June ‘cool front’ in a week, humidity levels will remain in check again as we head through the day. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs rebounding to the lower to middle 80s after starting off in the lower 60s. We’ll turn cool and clear overnight as lows drop into the 50s by early Friday. 
 
FRIDAY: A cool start to the day in the 50s will give way to the highs in the 80s by the afternoon hours. High pressure will hold over the region, keeping clouds away and sunshine in full force. Humidity levels will stay in check through the morning hours, but quickly return through the afternoon and evening hours.
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure moves farther east, pulling moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico, quickly turning muggy and hot. Highs will rocket back to the upper 80s and lower 90s, overnights in the lower 70s with scattered showers and storms will be possible by the weekend and early next week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Comfortable Humidity Levels Remain

WEDNESDAY: High pressure will hold over the region – a weak system will skirt across the northern half of the state, but expect central Mississippi to remain dry and comfortable. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. The weak system to the north will push another re-assuring puff of drier air into the area by Wednesday night and early Thursday.  
 
THURSDAY: In the wake of our second June ‘cool front’ in a week, humidity levels will remain in check again as we head through the day. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs rebounding to the lower to middle 80s after starting off in the lower 60s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will gradually edge eastward keeping humidity levels in check and rain chances in check as well. Highs will generally stay in the middle 80s  Thursday. Eventually, the high pressure ridge pulls farther east and eventually drags moisture back into the region – highs will rocket back to the lower 90s and a few widely spaced storms will be possible by the weekend and early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Early Autumn Humidity Levels

TUESDAY: In the wake of our sweeping cold front, expect drier air to hold over the region into Tuesday. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s with a mix of sun and clouds. Humidity levels will remain in check through the day, giving an almost early Autumn feel to the air. A quiet, comfortable night ahead as lows drop into the 50s to near 60. 
 
WEDNESDAY: High pressure will hold over the region – a weak system will skirt across the northern half of the state, but expect central Mississippi to remain dry and comfortable. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. The weak system to the north will push another re-assuring puff of drier air into the area by Wednesday night and early Thursday.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will hold firm over the region for much of the week, keeping humidity levels in check and rain chances in check as well. Highs will generally stay in the middle 80s  Thursday. Eventually, the high pressure ridge pulls farther east and eventually drags moisture back into the region – highs will rocket back to the lower 90s and a few hit and miss storms will be possible by the weekend.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm and Unsettled

Unsettled weather continues through the weekend... Starting out dry and muggy this morning with temperatures near 70 along with areas of fog. Once again scattered storms develop this afternoon; it will not rain all day, but be prepared for a few passing storms. This pattern continues through Sunday followed by cooler and pleasant weather next week. Highs hold in the low to middle 80s along with noticeably lower humidity. 

Michael Haynes