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More Humid, Unseasonably Warm

Some changes ahead before the weekend... Moisture is increasing in advance of a cold front, causing clouds to increase. Despite the clouds, little to no rain is expected through this evening. And due to the higher moisture levels, humidity is rising causing it feel less comfortable than recent days. Temperatures are in the middle to upper 80s again, which is still well above average for mid October. A few showers are possible Friday, mainly north of I-20, but nothing widespread. Unfortunately, the cool air will not reach Central or South Mississippi, leaving us warm and humid through the weekend with highs near 90 and lows in the 60s.

The weekly drought update was released this morning, and as you can imagine the news is not good.

Much of Central Mississippi is now under a severe drought where rain totals are more than 4 inches below average since September 1. 

The pattern changes for the second half of next week; a cold front arrives within the Wednesday to Thursday time frame, delivering seasonably cooler air.

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Michael Haynes

Warm October Weather

Dry weather continues as temperatures remain above average...

Another pleasant morning, but warming quickly this afternoon with temperatures in the middle and upper 80s. Humidity increases ahead of the weekend; a brief shower is possible Friday, mainly north of I-20 but nothing widespread.

Feeling more like Summer this weekend with highs near 90, lows in the 60s along with higher humidity levels. We remain well above average through the middle of next week; as of now, we're expecting a cold front to arrive around Wednesday or Thursday.

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Michael Haynes

 

Warm Days, Pleasant Nights

Another warm October afternoon... Temperatures are running in the middle to upper 80s under lots of sunshine. Another pleasant night tonight with morning lows in the lower 50s. Turning even warmer for the second half of this week and the weekend with upper 80s each afternoon and 60s at night. Otherwise, very little opportunity for rain. Keep in mind, burn bans continue due to the dry conditions.

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Michael Haynes

 

 

Warm & Dry

Warm and dry weather continues... After a very pleasant weekend, highs reach the middle 80s this afternoon under a good supply of sunshine. Morning lows remain cool through Wednesday, dipping into the upper 40s and low 50s. Turning even warmer for the second half of this week and the weekend with upper 80s each afternoon, then 60s at night. Otherwise, very little opportunity for rain. Keep in mind, burn bans are in affect due to the dry conditions. 

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Michael Haynes 

Matthew Restrengthening

The big story is Hurricane Matthew, which is now a Category 3 storm and is expected to restrengthen as it heads toward the East Coast of Florida. Unfortunately, the models are trending west making a landfall more likely; at this point lthe greatest potential for landfall is between Fort Lauderdale and Cape Canaveral Thursday night or Friday morning as a major category 3 or 4 hurricane. Obviously, this would cause tremendous problems along the I-95 corridor and the Florida Coast. We'll be able to get more specific on expect landfall location and intensity over the next 24 hours. 

Warm and dry in Mississippi, but major problems ahead for Florida as Hurricane Matthew heads north.... Our dry and unseasonably warm October weather continues with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 through Friday. Turning a bit cooler this weekend as highs drop into the upper 70s to low 80s with morning lows in the 50s. Otherwise, no significant chance for rain through at least the beginning of next week. 

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Michael Haynes 

Matthew Moving North; Warm in Mississippi

A dangerous situation continues in the tropics. As of 1pm Tuesday, Matthew remains a strong category 4 hurricane, centered close to the eastern edge of Cuba.

The storm caused major problems in Haiti last night. It will continue moving north, passing over the Bahamas Wednesday and Thursday, then will track just east of the Florida Peninsula, followed by a potential landfall in North Carolina Friday night or Saturday as a category 2 or 3 storm. Even a slight variation east or west would have a significant difference on the impacts. Needless to say, lots of problems ahead this week along the East Coast. 

Around here, warm and dry as highs remain above average; near 90 degrees this afternoon under lots of sunshine. We stay warm through Friday, followed by a shot of very pleasant Fall air just in time for the weekend. Highs dip into the 70s both days along with a refreshing north breeze. Feeling down right cool Sunday morning as temperatures flirt with the upper 40s! 

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Michael Haynes 

Watching Matthew; Warmer

After a beautiful weekend, turning warmer this week. Highs return to the upper 80s to near 90 through Thursday; our average high is 82. Otherwise, lots of sunshine and increasing humidity midweek. Despite the higher humidity levels, rain chances remain low. A cold front arrives Friday night, delivering a shot of cooler, refreshing air for the weekend; afternoon highs dip into the 70s Saturday and Sunday with morning lows in the 50s!

In the tropics, Matthew is still a major category 4 hurricane and will cause significant problems for Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba tonight and Tuesday; then will the Bahamas late Wednesday and Thursday.

Matthew will come very close to North and South Carolina over the weekend; a landfall is a possibility, but still too early to know exact track and intensity. We'll keep you posted. 

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Michael Haynes