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Wednesday Afternoon Check

Storms increasing today! Check out the radar (as of 12:20pm)

Periods of rain and storms continue this afternoon. Expect off and on showers and storms with heavy rain at times. While it will not rain constantly, most spots will pick up some much needed rainfall. And due to the clouds and storms, temperatures hold in the 80s when it's not raining and 70s as storms pass through.

We remain unsettled into the weekend with additional scattered storms on a daily basis. 

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Michael Haynes

 

Unsettled Pattern This Week

Hot and humid this afternoon along with spotty showers and a few storms. Temperatures reach the middle 90s with heat indices over 100 degrees.

The pattern becomes more unsettled over the coming days, leading to an increase in the coverage of rain/storms through the end of this week.

And due to an increase in clouds and storms, afternoon temperatures will run a bit cooler; highs dip into the upper 80s and low 90s rather than the middle and upper 90s we've had over the past week.   

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Michael Haynes

Storms Increasing

Scattered storms are increasing this afternoon, bringing some much needed rain and temporary heat relief.

Otherwise, highs return to the upper 90s with heat indices over 100. Scattered storms continue over the weekend; not a widespread, constant rain, but any storm that develops will be capable of producing heavy rain, gusty wind, and frequent lightning. 

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Michael Haynes

The Heat Rolls On

Another very hot day as highs remain in the upper 90s, heat induces over 100, along with a few hit & miss storms. Check out the indices as of noon.. OUCH!

Some minor relief for Friday due to an increase in the coverage of scattered storms. With the storms, temperatures trend down into the lower & middle 90s. The heat rolls along this weekend; highs reach the middle to upper 90s each day with a scattering of showers & storms. 

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Michael Haynes

 

Wednesday Afternoon Check

Hit and miss, widely spaced showers and storms are moving across parts of Central and South Mississippi. The chance for rain at any given spot is low, but storms that are in progress (or will develop) are capable of producing gusty wind and frequent lightning.

The heat is our big story; temperatures are running well into the 90s with heat indices over 100. 

Michael Haynes

Oppressive Heat

Summer steam rolls along...

Another day full of sunshine and oppressively hot temperatures. Highs reach the middle to upper 90s with heat indices over 105 in many locations. A brief shower or storm is possible, but nothing widespread.

The coverage of scattered showers and storms increases Friday, leading to a slight drop in temperatures. Otherwise, the heat continues into the weekend. 

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Michael Haynes

Summer Steam!

A smoking hot week ahead...

We're in for the hottest weather so far this summer as temperatures soar into the middle and upper 90s each day along with dangerously high heat indices; due to the combination of heat and humidity it will feel like 105 to 110 degrees. Spotty showers are dotting the radar this afternoon; while a passing shower or storm is possible over the coming days, rain chances remain low through at least the end of this week. Looks like a slightly better opportunity for rain by the weekend. In the mean time, please take it easy as possible in this heat! 

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Michael Haynes

 

Scattered Storms

Unsettled weather continues today with more scattered storms... While it will not rain constantly, storms will increase again this afternoon into the evening. Like Thursday, gusty wind, heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning are possible.

This pattern continues through Saturday, followed by a decrease in the coverage of storms for Sunday. If you have outdoor plans over the weekend, expect the possibility for a few delays. And as always, please go indoors when you hear thunder!

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Michael Haynes

Storms Increasing

The weather pattern is becoming more active...

Storms increase today, bringing some much needed rain. Some strong storms are possible with the potential for gusty wind, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and hail. 

We remain unsettled into the weekend; expect periods of showers and storms through Saturday. Additional hit and miss storms develop Sunday, but not as widespread.

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Michael Haynes

Hot; Few Storms

Another hot Summer day in Mississippi...

Temperatures warm to the middle 90s this afternoon with heat indices over 100 degrees. Hit and miss showers and a few storms develop during the heat of the day, but will remain widely spaced. This pattern continues through Thursday, then showers and storms increase Friday into the weekend; we're not expecting a washout, but outdoor activities will be impacted at times through Sunday. 

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Michael Haynes