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Warm, Breezy Valentine's Day

THURSDAY: Clouds thicken at times for your Thursday, but there will peeks of sun to mix in as well. Expect mild temperatures to persist, in the upper 60s to lower 70s through the afternoon. Winds will pick up through the day, gusting to 30-35 mph at times. A shower or two can’t be ruled overnight Thursday, into early Friday morning, but most will stay dry.  
 
FRIDAY: A weak boundary will try to drop south into the area to start off the day; sparking a shower or two. Expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 70s to round out the work week.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Near the boundary, several weak systems will push, mainly to the north, of the area through the upcoming weekend.  Rain chances will go up slightly amid mostly cloudy skies for Sunday. Highs will top out, generally, in the 60s. A cold front will slip southward, stalling along the Gulf Coast by Monday, offering rounds of rain amid highs in the 50s. More rain will move in through Tuesday and Wednesday as the pattern turns unsettled throughout much of next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Bright, Seasonable Wednesday

WEDNESDAY:  High pressure nudges into the region for Wednesday, bringing abundant sunshine amid seasonable temperatures to start off the day. Frosty morning 30s will give way to lower to middle 60s through the afternoon hours. We’ll stay quiet overnight as lows dip to the lower 40s.  
 
THURSDAY: Clouds thicken at times for your Thursday, but there will peeks of sun to mix in as well. Expect mild temperatures to persist, in the upper 60s to lower 70s through the afternoon. A shower or two can’t be ruled overnight Thursday, into early Friday morning, but most will stay dry.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A few systems will gather to the north of the region, bringing chances for a few showers at times for Friday and Saturday. Rain chances will go up slightly amid mostly cloudy skies for Sunday. Highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s. A cold front will slip southward by Monday, offering another round of rain amid highs in the 50s. More rain will move in through Tuesday and Wednesday as the pattern turns unsettled throughout much of next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Rain Tapers; Breezy Afternoon Ahead

TUESDAY: Rain will taper through the latter half of the morning as the cold front continues to make progress eastward. Sunshine will be limited through much of the day, but breaks in the clouds are possible by the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s amid a breezy NW wind. Overnight, lows drop to the 30s to lower 40s by early Wednesday morning.  
 
WEDNESDAY: High pressure nudges into the region for Wednesday, bringing abundant sunshine amid seasonable temperatures to start off the day. Morning 30s will give way to lower to middle 60s through the afternoon hours. We’ll stay quiet overnight as lows dip to the lower 40s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A system will gather just north of the region by Thursday and Friday, ushering in a chance for showers both days, but at this point, doesn’t look to feature a washout. Expect highs in the middle to upper 60s before another cold front pushes through for the weekend, bringing highs into the 50s by Saturday and Sunday amid mostly cloudy skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm, Breezy Monday; Storms Possible Early Tuesday

MONDAY: Expect a few showers from time to time for your Monday. Expect mostly to variably cloudy skies with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Winds will be breezy at times with gusts upward of 30 mph. Overnight, a cold front will approach the region late tonight, bringing showers and storms, mainly after midnight. A strong storm or two can’t be ruled out as lows fall to the 60s.  
 
TUESDAY: A few gusty storms can’t be ruled out for the morning commute as a cold front tracks across the state. The majority of the rain will come to an end as the morning commute winds down, leading to brighter skies by the end of the day. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s, dropping to the 30s by early Wednesday morning.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure builds into the region by the time Wednesday rolls around – expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the middle 60s, after starting in the upper 30s. Another system gathers just north of the region by Thursday and Friday, ushering in a chance for showers both days, but at this point, doesn’t look to feature a washout. Expect highs in the middle to upper 60s before another cold front pushes through for the weekend, bringing highs into the 50s by Saturday and Sunday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Cold, Damp Start to the Weekend

A damp and chilly start to the weekend. Temperatures are hovering just above freezing this morning with pockets of light rain. There is the possibility for some sleet to mix in, mainly in the Delta but not enough to cause any significant travel problems. Otherwise, mostly cloudy and cool today with highs in the 50s. 

For Sunday, more clouds than sun as a quick warming trend begins bringing highs to the 60s. A round of rain and storms arrives Monday evening, including the possibility for a few strong to severe storms. We'll keep you posted so check back for updates.

Michael Haynes

Much Colder Friday

FRIDAY: The cold front has swept across the region, ushering in another wave of chilly air – after several days of Spring-like warmth. Expect highs to stay in the 40s; wind chills in the 30s amid mostly cloudy skies and brisk northerly wind. Overnight, clouds hold tough – a low chance of a stray rain/sleet shower possible; mainly for areas N/W of Jackson. Lows will drop to the lower to middle 30s.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Saturday will feature a few breaks of sunshine amid the clouds; highs in the lower to middle 50s. Winds will begin to shift to come from the south – ushering in warmer air by Sunday. Highs will push into the middle 60s amid a mostly cloudy sky. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The temperature whiplash will push us into the lower 70s by early in the week, ahead of another system will gather through Monday into Tuesday, pushing through by Wednesday. Heavy rain and the possibility of a few gusty storms may exist Monday and Tuesday. Behind the system, highs will slip into the upper 50s and lower 60s by Wednesday and Thursday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Nearing Record High Territory Wednesday

WEDNESDAY: Expect clouds to break for a few more periods of sunshine by the afternoon. Temperatures will push their way into the middle to upper 70s, nearing record territory. Wednesday’s record high is 78°, set back in 1927 – we’ll be close to that number. Breezes turn a bit aggressive today, southerly between 10 – 20 mph. Clouds will build back in overnight with lows in the 60s.

 

THURSDAY: Similar to your Wednesday, expect clouds to break for a few peeks of sun by the afternoon. Expect highs in the middle to upper 70s. A cold front will approach the region around sunset, bringing showers and a few storms. Expect temperatures to drop into the 40s overnight.

 

EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the front, expect a chilly north wind to take hold. Temperatures will struggle to get toward 50° Friday afternoon. Though winter may reassert itself Friday and Saturday, expect another upward swing toward the 60s by late in the weekend. Another system will gather through Monday into Tuesday, pushing through by Wednesday. Almost every day in the forecast features a chance for rain, but no one day features a complete washout.

 

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Unsettled Pattern Continues

TUESDAY: Areas of fog will be possible to step out the door. Other than that, expect clouds and a few more showers or rumbles of thunder are possible into Tuesday – but not a complete washout; but keeping the umbrella nearby may help you out. Expect highs to push their way into the middle 70s.  Overnight, clouds, a few showers and temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Another round of fog possible to start off the day – expect clouds to break for a few more periods of sunshine by the afternoon. Temperatures will push their way into the middle to upper 70s, nearing record territory. Wednesday’s record high is 78°, set back in 1927 – we'll be close to that number. Clouds will build back in overnight with lows in the 60s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: An unsettled period will continue as the we roll through the week ahead. Expect temperatures to stay well-above average through Thursday, before another cold front moves through late Thursday into early Friday. Temperatures will fall from the upper 70s Thursday to only managing a high near 50° on Friday. After the front, quickly, temperatures will begin their upward swing back toward the 60s by late in the weekend. Almost every day in the forecast features a chance for rain, but no one day features a complete washout.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm & Unsettled Week Ahead

MONDAY: A much warmer start to the week than what the majority of last week had to offer. Expect a mostly to variably cloudy sky with highs in the lower to middle 70s. A few showers may sneak in; but there should many dry hours to start off the work week. Overnight, we’ll keep the chance for a few showers as lows drop into the lower to middle 60s.  
 
TUESDAY: Clouds and a few more showers or rumbles of thunder are possible into Tuesday – but not a complete washout; but keeping the umbrella nearby may help you out. Expect highs to push their way into the middle 70s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: An unsettled period will continue as the we roll through the week ahead. Expect temperatures to stay well-above average through Thursday, before another cold front moves through late Thursday into early Friday. Temperatures will fall from the upper 70s Thursday to only managing a high near 50° on Friday. After the front, quickly, temperatures will begin their upward swing back toward the 60s by late in the weekend. Almost every day in the forecast features a chance for rain, but no one day features a complete washout.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Pleasant Weekend

A beautiful, Spring like weekend featuring a mix of sun and clouds with highs well into the 60s; in fact, 70 degrees is likely Sunday. A brief shower is possible but most spots remain dry. Rain chances increase Monday afternoon into Tuesday as temperatures remain well above average. In fact, would you believe, 80 degrees is possible by midweek! Wow, welcome to Mississippi weather.

Michael Haynes