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Severe Threat Tuesday

Showers end this evening, then a stronger system arrives Tuesday...

The weather situation becomes more serious tomorrow; a strong storm system will bring the risk for severe weather, including the potential for damaging straight line wind, large hail, & tornadoes. Conditions will be most favorable in South Mississippi (red area), due to a combination higher instability along with impressive upper level dynamics. For the I-20 corridor & northeast along the Natchez Trace Parkway (orange area), conditions are less favorable, but certainly sufficient enough to support some strong to severe storms. 

The primary time frame for severe storms is between 2pm and 9pm. Of course we'll keep you posted so make sure you stick with us. Much improving weather for the second half of this week, although a bit cooler through Friday. 

Be sure to join us this evening and tonight on WLBT for the latest updates! You can also find me on social media: Facebook and Twitter

Michael Haynes

 

JULIA'S FORECAST: Rain today, possible severe weather Tuesday

Julia Weiden's Monday Forecast

AM Commute: Rain makes for a slow going morning! Showers may come down heavy at times, which could cause low visibility. Be safe! Temps are in the 60s.

This Afternoon: The threat for rain sticks around all day long with a few afternoon thunderstorms possible. We're not expecting severe weather today. Highs are in the mid 60s.

Tuesday: Severe weather is possible on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible. If you live south of I-20, you have a better chance of severe weather as opposed to those of you who live north of I-20. Be sure to review your severe weather plan with your family! Highs will be in the low 60s.

Rest of the Week: Rain chances will stay around through Wednesday and we cool down to the low 50s for highs. We'll finally dry up on Thursday and Friday and slowly warm as the week wraps up.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
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JULIA'S FORECAST: Warm & spring-like today

Julia Weiden's Friday Forecast

AM Commute: The sun comes up at 6:39 AM and the temperatures start off in the upper 40s and low 50s. It's a sunny beginning to the day!

This Afternoon: We'll have plenty of sun and highs in the mid and upper 70s! Humidity stays low. The winds will be blustery at times, up to 20 mph out of the southeast. It should be a really nice day!

This Weekend: Both Saturday and Sunday will be warm in the mid 70s. More clouds come back on Sunday, and we could even see a couple showers or storms pop up. 

Next Week: Rain and thunder are more likely on Monday with temperatures in the low and mid 60s. We're in a wet pattern through the first half of the week. Cooler temps in the mid 50s are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
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JULIA'S FORECAST: Sunny and warm to wrap up the week

Julia Weiden's Thursday Forecast

AM Commute: Looks like a bright and sunny commute will be greeting us on this Thursday morning! The sun comes up at 6:40 AM. Despite sunshine, it will be chilly in the upper 30s and low 40s.

Afternoon: Skies remain mostly sunny and the temperatures warm nicely into the low 70s. It's a beautiful day! The wind is out of the southeast up to 15 mph.

Friday: After starting off much milder in the upper 40s, the day warms up to the mid and upper 70s! It will feel springlike, but without the humidity. Skies will be mostly sunny.

Weekend: We're staying warm through the weekend with highs in the low and mid 70s. Some extra clouds come back Saturday. We could have a few passing showers on Sunday.

Next Week: We have a wetter and more dynamic weather pattern next week. Rain and storms are likely on Monday, with some left over on Tuesday. The temperature cool from the mid 60s on Monday to mid 50s on Tuesday

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
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JULIA'S FORECAST: A beautiful Wednesday ahead!

Julia Weiden's Wednesday Forecast

AM Commute: We're all clear! Temps are in the 40s and winds are light out of the north, up to 10 mph. The sun is up at 6:41 AM.

Afternoon: It's a gorgeous day, although it will be a bit cooler than yesterday. Highs are in the low and mid 60s. Skies are mostly sunny to partly cloudy.

Rest of the Week: A warming trend is ahead of us! We have another night in the upper 30s and low 40s before rebounding into the low 70s on Thursday. Friday will be even warmer in the mid and upper 70s! Both days will be great to get outdoors since skies will be mostly sunny.

Weekend: We'll have partly cloudy skies on Saturday with a high in the low 70s. Sunday will be a tad cloudier with the chance for showers. Those showers are slightly more likely for areas along and north of Hwy 82. Rain and storms become more likely for Monday.

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Very Pleasant Weather Ahead

After a round of severe weather yesterday, beautiful weather returns for the remainder of this week...

Warming into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon under a mostly clear sky. A dry cold front arrives this evening, pulling temperatures down a bit for Wednesday; falling into the upper 30s by sunrise, then near 60 tomorrow afternoon.

A big warming trend kicks in Thursday as highs reach the low and middle 70s, then upper 70s Friday! Clouds increase over the weekend in advance of a system that will bring the chance for some showers and isolated storms on Sunday. As of now, we're expecting the bulk of the rain and storms to hold off until late Sunday night and Monday.  

Be sure to join us this evening and tonight on WLBT for the latest updates! You can also find me on social media: Facebook and Twitter

Michael Haynes

JULIA'S FORECAST: Foggy morning gives away to a nice afternoon

Julia Weiden's Tuesday Forecast

AM Commute: The severe weather threat is long over with. You may have to deal with some areas of fog on your morning drive and temperatures are in the 40s. The sun comes up at 6:42 AM.

Afternoon: Skies go from partly cloudy to mostly clear by this evening. Temperatures reach the upper 60s for highs. It should be a pretty nice day with winds out of the southeast up to 15 mph and low humidity.

Rest of the Week: We're on a warming trend with highs reaching the mid and upper 70s by Friday. Each day will be rain-free.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox40
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Severe Threat Ending

The severe threat is ending across Mississippi. As of 3:30, with the exception of the counties bordering Alabama, all watches and warnings have either expired or cancelled. For the remainder of the evening, showers will end from west to east.

For the remainder of this week, we're in for a stretch of beautiful spring-like weather. A warming trend begins tomorrow with highs in the 60s, then soaring into the 70s by Friday into the weekend. We stay dry through at least Saturday, then rain is possible late Sunday into Monday.

Be sure to join us this evening and tonight on WLBT for the latest updates! You can also find me on social media: Facebook and Twitter

Michael Haynes

 

JULIA'S FORECAST: Gorgeous afternoon ahead!

Julia Weiden's Thursday Forecast

AM Commute: It's not nearly as chilly this morning as it was yesterday! But it's still cool to start so you may want an extra layer, as temperatures are mostly in the 40s. 

This Afternoon: You'll be ditching that extra layer by lunch time! We'll be in the low 70s today with sunshine. Gorgeous! 

Tonight: Skies are clear tonight with temperatures in the low 40s.

Friday: Another beautiful day! We'll be in the mid 60s with sunshine. 

Valentine's/Presidents Day Weekend: The warmth can't last forever, and we'll start to cool down on Saturday. The high will be in the low 50s. Valentine's Day will be in the mid and upper 70s. Rain is likely on Presidents Day.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox40
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JULIA'S FORECAST: Chilly but not as windy

Julia Weiden's Wednesday Forecast

AM Commute: It's a very cold start with temperatures in the 20s! Skies are clear and sunny after the sun comes up at 6:48 AM.

This Afternoon: Winds have died down and the skies are mostly sunny. Temperatures reach the low 50s, making for a cool day. 

Tonight: We're not quite as cold tonight with lows in the upper 30s. Skies are mostly clear.

Rest of the Week: Thursday will be much warmer in the upper 60s! Skies are mostly sunny. Friday is pleasant in the low 60s with sunshine.

Weekend: We'll be cooler in the low and mid 50s this weekend, but conditions remain dry Saturday and Valentine's Day.

Meteorologist Julia Weiden
Weekday Mornings on WLBT & Fox40
Twitter: @JuliaWeiden
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