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JULIA'S FORECAST: Just in time for the weekend... RELIEF!

AM Commute: It's feeling MUCH better outside! Temperatures are in the 70s through the early morning, getting closer to 80° by 9AM. The humidity is lower and the skies are mostly sunny. You may want to roll down the windows for your drive into work!

This Afternoon: The humidity is low end and the winds are blustery out of the NE up to 25 mph today. Overall it's going to be feeling a lot more pleasant, even though the high temperatures extend into the mid 90s. There's not much of a heat index to talk about, so it will likely feel like 90-95°. That's certainly still hot, but it's 15-20° cooler than it felt yesterday!

Tonight: If you're heading out for supper or out on the town tonight, expect temperatures in the low 90s until 7PM. We'll drop to near 80° by 9PM. Temperatures near dawn Saturday will be in the mid and high 60s.

This Weekend: The low humidity feel continues! Saturday will be breezy and hot with a high in the mid 90s. Winds relax on Sunday with a high in the mid and high 90s. The sun shines bright both days.

Next Work Week: Humidity makes a comeback on Monday and we're back to near 100°. The next chance for rain is mid work-week.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 
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JULIA'S FORECAST: Thursday Heat & Storms

Julia Weiden's First Alert Thursday Forecast

**A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of central Mississippi today until 7pm, where temperatures will feel as hot as 110°. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Warren, Issaquena, and Sharkey Counties until 7pm, where temperatures will feel as hot as 115°.

AM Commute: The sun comes up at 6:14 this morning. Most stay dry, but a few showers have creeped onto the radar this morning! Otherwise it's muggy and hazy with temperatures in the 80s from 8-9AM. 

This Afternoon: A cold front swings through today, causing some changes to our weather pattern! Starting near lunch time at noon we'll have some storms developing. A few could have torrential downpours and gusty winds. This will mostly be near the I-20 corridor and farther south during the mid afternoon hours. Showers and storms will only be spotty to scattered in nature, so not everyone will get wet. Activity will wind down during the evening.

Temperatures today will again be very hot and humid with highs in the upper 90s. Some could even come to near 100°, like in Warren, Sharkey, and Issaquena Counties.

Weekend Ahead: Starting Friday, the humidity will back off. Temperatures will still be very high in the mid and upper 90s, but the air will have a drier feel to it. That goes for Saturday and Sunday as well. 

JULIA'S FORECAST: Heat Advisories/Warnings are back!

Julia Weiden's First Alert Wednesday Forecast

**A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of central MS until 7pm, where temperatures will feel as hot as 110°. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7pm for the Delta, where temperatures will feel as hot as 115°."

AM Commute: It's another muggy morning! The sun comes up at 6:13 AM. Temperatures start off in the upper 70s and low 80s. We'll be in the mid 90s by 9 AM. There isn't much of a chance for rain, just hazy skies.

This Afternoon: The oppressive heat hangs tough. Highs reach the upper 80s but feel as hot as 110° in most areas, with the Delta as hot as 115°. Most of the day is partly cloudy, but spotty storms are capable of developing in the afternoon. A few storms could have heavy downpours and gusty winds. 

Tonight: The setting sun (8:00 PM) should help to cut off any evening storms. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 70s. 

Looking Ahead: Thursday will be hot and very muggy with the chance for afternoon storms. Some storms could reach severe criteria with strong winds. A cold front will be passing through, making for drier conditions Friday and the weekend. While it won't really be cooler (temps in the mid 90s) it will feel better with lower humidity.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 
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Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

Julia's Forecast: Scorching Tuesday Temps

Julia Weiden's First Alert Tuesday Forecast

**A Heat Advisory remains in effect for counties in the Delta, where temperatures will feel as hot as 110° this afternoon.**

AM Commute: No surprises here- the day starts off with haze and humidity, Morning temperatures are in the upper 70s at 7AM and in the mid 80s by 9AM. The commute is rain-free.

This Afternoon: Just like yesterday, the majority of the day is rain free. A few isolated showers/storms are a possibility, but not terribly likely. I'm pegging the rain chance at 20%. Highs hit the upper 90s with most of central MS feeling as hot as 105°. 

Tonight: Any lingering showers clear and skies are partly cloudy. Lows tonight dip into the mid 70s with a muggy feel.

Rest of the Week: I'm watching a system in the northwest portion of the country- it's a low pressure system with a trailing cold front. As it approaches, the high pressure system that has kept us so dry will retreat westward, allowing for rain and thunder to impact more areas on Wednesday and Thursday as the cold front passes through. While relief won't be significant after the front passes, humidity will feel slightly better Friday and the weekend.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 
Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

Julia's Forecast: Mega Monday Heat

Julia's First Alert Monday Forecast

**A Heat Advisory remains in effect for counties in the Delta. This is where temperatures will feel as hot as 110. The rest of central Mississippi will feel as hot as 105.**

AM Commute: Temperatures start off in the 70s this morning and rise easily after daybreak (6:12 AM). We'll be in the mid 80s by the time you walk into the office at 9:00. The radar is rain-free as we start the day.

This Afternoon: Heat and humidity are the major weather players! Expect highs in the mid and high 90s with mainly sunny skies. Some clouds develop in the afternoon, but the chance for rain is minimal. 

Rest of the Week: More heat and humidity ahead! It never seems to end, does it? Through Wednesday we'll be in the upper 90s with a heat index near 105. On Thursday a cold front passes through, igniting a few extra showers and storms in the afternoon. The humidity will feel slightly better through the weekend as a result! For now the weekend looks to be sunny. 

 

Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 

Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

JULIA'S FORECAST: Friday heat & humidity

Julia Weiden's First Alert FRIDAY Forecast

**A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Delta today until 7:00 PM. This is where temps will feel as hot as 110.**

AM Commute: Nothing to slow you down for the last drive in of the work week!
Temps are in the upper 70s and low 80s during prime commute hours. We'll be near 85 by 9:00 AM.

This Afternoon: There's an indication that we could see some spotty showers developing in the afternoon and evening, but it doesn't look very impressive. Expect most of the day to feature a mix of sun and clouds. Highs hit the mid and upper 90s. Humidity is high, but it's just below the threshold needed to push us into Heat Advisory criteria. Most of central MS will feel like 100-105 today.

Tonight: Sun goes down at 8:04 PM. It takes a long time to cool. If you're out for supper, temps will still be in the low 90s at 7 PM. We'll fall into the low 80s by 10 PM and bottom out in the mid and upper 70s by dawn Saturday.

Weekend: Heat and humidity continue! There's not much change happening here. Highs are in the mid and upper 90s with abundant sunshine. Stay safe and cool!

 

Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 

Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

Julia's First Alert Forecast: Thursday

**A Heat Advisory is in effect for only a portion of our area. It does include Hinds, Rankin and Madison Counties. The advisory is in effect from 10AM - 7PM, with heat indices of 105-110°.**

AM Commute: Looks like another easy drive in under hazy skies and lots of mugginess! The sun comes up at 6:09 AM. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s (heat index low 90s) by 9AM.

This Afternoon: Very similarly to yesterday, areas north and northeast of Jackson have a slight chance for rain and thunder. This is most likely along the Highway 82 corridor, but areas near Yazoo City and Kosciusko have a shot at getting periods of rain this afternoon. Activity winds down in the evening.

Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 90s. Counties in the Heat Advisory (Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Warren, Yazoo, Holmes, Copiah, Claiborne, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin to name some) could feel as hot as 105-110°. Same for the Delta. The rest of the area will feel in the 100-105° range.

Tonight: Skies are partly cloudy and temperatures sink only to the mid and upper 70s by dawn tomorrow.

Through the Weekend: What small chance we have for rain diminishes even further. Temperatures slowly creep up Friday-Sunday and get close to the 100° mark. Skies are mainly sunny.

 

Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 

Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

JULIA'S WEDNESDAY FORECAST: Slightly greater chance for rain

**A Heat Advisory is in effect for many central MS counties until 7pm today.**

AM Commute: Expect repeat conditions! Skies are hazy with an added gauzy, thin layer of clouds that are nearby due to a front stalled to our northwest. The morning is a muggy one with temperatures in the low and mid 80s during the drive to work.

This Afternoon: The chance for rain and storms is slightly greater, especially for anyone north of I-20. The aforementioned front dips down to the Highway 82 corridor, and the closer you are to that area, the more likely it is you'll see rain and thunder develop. Highs are in the mid and upper 90s with a heat index of 105-110° for most of central MS.

Tonight: What's left of any storms will quiet down and the overnight will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 70s.

Rest of the Week: Thursday will feature the same threat for rain and thunder, mainly north of Jackson. By Friday the front starts lifting a bit to the northeast, so the greatest rain chances slide away from us. The heat and humidity continue with highs in the mid and high 90s.

 

Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 

Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden

Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

JULIA'S FORECAST: Intense heat again on Tuesday

**A Heat Advisory remains in effect for many counties today. Keep cool indoors during the peak afternoon hours and keep outdoor activity limited to the early morning and evening hours! Temperatures will feel like 105-110°.**

AM Commute: The day starts off hazy and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s. The sun rises at 6:08 AM. By the time you step into the office at 9:00, the temperature will be in the mid 80s.

This Afternoon: Expect more scorching temperatures. Highs reach the upper 90s with a heat index as hot as 110°. Clouds try to build up, but only very few showers/storms will materialize. Stay safe in today's heat!

Tonight: The sun sets at 8:05 PM and the temperatures begin dropping through the 80s from there. Before daybreak tomorrow the temperature will be in the mid and upper 70s.

Any Relief: None yet to speak of. The threat for rain and thunder does seem to increase slightly on Wednesday and Thursday, and any passing shower will be temporarily helpful, but overall we're in this hot and humid pattern for quite some time.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 
Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Twitter: @JuliaWeiden

JULIA'S MONDAY FORECAST: Heat wave continues!

Julia Weiden's First Alert Monday Forecast

**A Heat Advisory continues through 7pm Tuesday. This includes ALL counties in the state.**

AM Commute: You're walking into a wall of mugginess when you step out the door this morning. Temperatures are in the mid 70s to near 80 at daybreak (6:07 AM) and climb to the upper 80s by 9:00 AM. No rain is expected, just hazy skies. 

This Afternoon: Lunchtime will be oppressively hot in the mid 90s and a heat index near 105°. By mid afternoon the high temperature will be near 100° with a heat index up to 110°. If possible, avoid being outdoors today. Strenuous activity should NOT be performed at this time- save your outdoor jog for the early morning or late evening hours.

Rain and thunder isn't terribly likely, but a stray shower or storm can't be ruled out. Most see a mix of sun and clouds.

Tonight: Lows drop only to the mid 70s to near 80. Skies are mostly clear with a gauzy layer of haze.

Week Ahead: Right now there isn't any sign of a cool down. There are going to be occasional showers and thunderstorms during the middle and end of the work week, but the rain chances are still low-end.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox 40 
Facebook: Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Twitter: @JuliaWeiden