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Periodic Downpours, Some Heavy, Continue Mid-Late Week

WEDNESDAY: The combination of a tropical airmass flowing off the Gulf and an approaching front from the north will help to spark another wave of scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s. Storms that flare up could feature heavy rain and gusty winds. Torrential rains could lead to localized flooding concerns, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Lows will fall into the 70s after storms taper late.  



THURSDAY: Expect more of the same with a continued surge of moisture off the Gulf of Mexico and an approaching front helping to kick off a scattering of shower and storms, mainly through the afternoon and evening hours. Highs will make their way into the 80s – a few spots that stay drier for longer could get toward 90.  

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The unsettled pattern continues through late week with scattered storms into Friday. The sluggish front will help to scour out some of the moisture through the weekend. Highs will top out in the 80s Friday. In the wake of the front, a slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

Scattered Downpours Amid Unsettled Pattern Mid-Late Week

TUESDAY: Another day of summery heat and humidity; leading to higher chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms, though, a few showers could flare up through mid-morning. Expect a partly sunny to variably cloudy sky with highs working their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms will crank up in coverage and intensity through the afternoon hours with a few being heavy and gusty. Storms will taper late with lows in the 70s again. 


WEDNESDAY: The combination of a tropical airmass flowing off the Gulf and an approaching front from the north will help to spark another wave of scattered to numerous showers and storms. Expect variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s to near 90. Storms that flare up could feature heavy rain and gusty winds – tending to die down, gradually, after sunset. Lows will fall into the 70s. 


EXTENDED FORECAST: The unsettled pattern continues through late week with scattered to numerous shower and storm chances Thursday and, somewhat, Friday. This will come along with an approaching cold front that could be able to push through the region. Highs will top out in the 80s, mainly. A slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Stress & Storm Chance Monday; Unsettled Mid-Late Week

MONDAY: As our ridge of high pressure hangs nearby – it'll help push temperatures a few degrees warmer to kick off the new work week. Morning 70s will give way to highs in the lower to middle 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. ‘Feels like’ temperatures will run closer to 105-110 in parts of the area during the peak heating of the day. By afternoon, showers and storms may fill the radar featuring heavy downpours, gusty wind and frequent lightning. Storms may have a bit of staying power after sunset with lows in the 70s.  



TUESDAY: Another day of summery heat and humidity, leading to higher chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms. Expect a partly sunny to variably cloudy sky with highs working their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms will crank up in coverage and intensity through the afternoon hours with a few being heavy and gusty. Storms will taper late with lows in the 70s again. 


EXTENDED FORECAST: An unsettled pattern looks to unfold through much of the week ahead with scattered to numerous shower and storm chances through Wednesday and Thursday. This will come along with an approaching cold front that could be able to push through the region. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90. A slight push of drier air with high pressure returning to the region will help bring a drier trend by week’s end – though, a rebound in highs will take us back into the lower 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Dome Expands into Weekend; Unsettled Pattern Return Next Week

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s. 


WEEKEND PLANNER: The upper ridge will hang firm over central Mississippi through the weekend, keeping rain chances in check. Isolated, mainly afternoon, pop-up storms will be possible amid mostly to partly sunny skies. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 90s – feeling closer to 105 both afternoons.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the ridge buckles by early next week, our temperatures will ease downward as rain chance tick upward. Subtle triggers dipping between the western high and the Bermuda high will help to kick up these rain chances amid the elevated humidity levels. Expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s; rain chances will tend to be highest through mid-week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds, Sun & Summer Downpours Continue Late Week

THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Where storms are not impacting, heat will be the story - where ‘feels like’ temperature run closer to 105°. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge expands, briefly, over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge buckles by early next week, yielding a better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

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

Clouds, Sun & Summer Downpours Continue Late Week

THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Where storms are not impacting, heat will be the story - where ‘feels like’ temperature run closer to 105°. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

FRIDAY: As an upper ridge sneaks into the area and a puff mid-level dry air, expect rain chances to taper down a bit heading into the end of the work week. Expect highs in the lower 90s, generally amid a mix of clouds and sun. Any storm chances will tend to fade quickly after sunset with lows in the 70s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge expands, briefly, over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge buckles by early next week, yielding a better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

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

Scattered Downpours Continue Mid-Week

WEDNESDAY: Our typically hot, unseasonably humid pattern continues through mid-week. Another risk for scattered downpours to develop with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid variably cloudy skies. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds can’t be ruled out. Storms fade after sunset, within an hour or two, with lows in the lower 70s. 


 
THURSDAY: With few changes in the overall setup, expect a mix of clouds and sun with another risk for scattered storms to develop through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Coverage of rain may be a bit lower, but impacts will be similar to recent days with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind potential. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge will expand, briefly, eastward over the region – tamping down rain chances heading toward the upcoming weekend. Expect highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s with hit and miss storms. The ridge begins to buckle by early next week, yielding better chance for rain and storms to return with highs in the lower 90s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Scattered Downpours Continue Mid-Late Week

TUESDAY: Typical August heat, high humidity and storm chances will be in play Tuesday as we continue through the work week. Expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Afternoon downpours could be heavy, even strong, as they drift through the region. Storms may have some staying power after sunset with lows in the lower to middle 70s.  


WEDNESDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat – our typically hot, unseasonably humid pattern continues through mid-week. Another risk for scattered downpours to develop with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds can’t be ruled out. Storms fade after sunset, within an hour or two, with lows in the lower 70s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: With an upper ridge anchored to our west, a persistent flow off the Gulf of Mexico and minor trigger to help the cause, a daily chance for scattered summer downpours will continue to be the main focus through the remainder of the week. Expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Scattered Downpours Return Friday, Saturday

FRIDAY: A transition day – a front will approach the region through the latter part of the day, yielding higher chances for scattered showers and storms to develop. Before that, expect a mix of clouds and sun with temperatures running back through the lower to middle 90s. ‘Feels like’ temperatures will be closer to 105-110. Storms that flare up today could have gusty winds amid frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Storm chances will tend to taper off through the evening hours. with lows in the 70s.

WEEKEND PLANNER: A front slipping closer to the area for the weekend will help to spark a better chance for showers and storms Saturday, though, not a complete washout. Keep in mind, storms that develop could feature frequent lightning and gusty winds in addition to torrential downpour potential. Sunshine breaks back in with a few storm chances Sunday with highs in the lower 90s for the weekend.

EXTENDED FORECAST: A more typical summer pattern re-emerges into the first week of August with highs in the lower to middle 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. A few disturbances may kick up scattered storm chances through mid-week in typical early August fashion.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summer Doldrums Drone On; Brief Change By Week's End

THURSDAY: Staying the course, expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs running well into the middle 90s – feeling closer to 105-110, thanks to the elevated humidity levels. A few pop-up downpours will remain in play through the afternoon and early evening hours. Lows will drop into the 70s again, under a partly clear sky. 



FRIDAY: A transition day – a front will approach the region through the latter part of the day, yielding higher chances for scattered showers and storms to develop. Before that, expect a mix of clouds and sun with temperatures running back through the lower to middle 90s. ‘Feels like’ temperatures will be closer to 105-110. Storm chances will tend to taper off through early evening with lows in the 70s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A front slipping closer to the area for the weekend will help to spark a better chance for showers and storms Saturday, though, not a complete washout. Sunshine breaks back in with a few storm chances Sunday with highs in the lower 90s for the weekend. A more typical summer pattern re-emerges into the first week of August with highs in the lower to middle 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. 

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