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Storm Chance Tonight, Drastically Colder Sunday

After near-record warmth Saturday afternoon – expect a big shock to the system after a strong cold front blasts through the region late tonight, bringing with it a chance for storms ahead of the cold air. 
 
TONIGHT: Clouds will gradually thicken up again ahead of our cold front. Pre-front, temperatures will likely hold steady in the 70s. Behind the front, we'll quickly drop off into the 30s and 40s with a brisk north/northwest wind following it. 



 
SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL: As the strong cold front approach the region, we’ll be watching a line of showers and storms moving through the area late Saturday and early Sunday. The primary risk will come from damaging wind gusts, but a rogue spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. The time frame will run from about 9 pm near the Mississippi River to around 1-3 am in the Metro to 5-6 am moving into southeast Mississippi.  



 
SUNDAY: Bundle up! Don’t expect temperatures to much – if anything. Afternoon temperatures will be mainly in the 30s and lower 40s; wind chills will be well into the upper 20s and lower 30s. Don’t be surprised to see a few sleet pellets mixing in with any lingering showers in the area through mid-day. Skies will break up for some stars overnight with lows dropping into the 20s. 



 
EARLY WEEK: Expect a chilly start to the next work with – with partly sunny skies, we’ll only manage highs on Monday in the 40s; making it near 50 by Tuesday and even nearing 60 by Wednesday. 
 
LATE WEEK: A cold front will drop into the area by late Wednesday, sparking a chance for a few showers south of US 84 into early Thursday before clearing out. Expect a few quiet days leading up to Christmas with highs in the 50s on Thursday and Friday. Another system may approach the region by Saturday – this could bring a chance for rain with highs in the 60s. 

Patrick Ellis 
WLBT / FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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Chilly Afternoon, Cold Night

A clear, cold winter like afternoon... Temperatures are below average today as highs struggle to reach the upper 40s. Fortunately, we stay dry, although clouds will begin increasing this evening and tonight as moisture returns in advance of a system that will bring changes this weekend.

A few showers are possible Friday, but nothing widespread. Temperatures soar into the upper 70s and even a few low 80s during the day Saturday, followed by a round of storms Saturday night. A line of storms will move across the state, bringing heavy rain and the potential for gusty wind. The severe threat is low, but we can't rule out some warnings due to the wind threat. Turning sharply colder Sunday; temperatures plummet into the 30s and 40s along with an icy north wind. 

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Michael Haynes

 

Weather Roller Coaster

Cloudy and cool this afternoon. Despite the clouds, we are dry with temperatures in the 40s and low 50s. Clearing tonight and colder Thursday with afternoon temperatures in the 40s.

A warming trend begins Friday in advance of a storm system that will impact the state this weekend. Scattered showers develop Friday afternoon, then a line of storms arrives Saturday night; some severe storms are possible with the potential for damaging straight line wind, along with heavy rain. Storms end early Sunday morning, then turning very cold. Temperatures fall into the 30s and low 40s Sunday afternoon.

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Michael Haynes

 

South Mississippi Storms; Active Pattern Ahead

Showers and storms continue this afternoon...

The heavier rain and stronger storms will remain south of I-20, where gusty wind is possible; but overall, the severe threat is limited.

Rain/storms decrease this evening, then turning colder. Highs drop into the 50s Wednesday, then 40s Thursday.

More changes ahead for the weekend. Warming into the 70s Saturday in advance of a storm system that will bring heavy rain and the potential for strong to severe storms Saturday night and Sunday morning. Another blast of very cold air arrives during the day Sunday; temperatures fall into the 30s and 40s by afternoon.

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Michael Haynes

 

Into the Deep Freeze

A cold Friday! Lows dipped into the upper 20s this morning. Fortunately, we have full sunshine today, but not helping much; temperatures hold in the 40s along with an icy north breeze. The wind decreases tonight, and with a clear sky conditions are perfect for temperatures to drop like a rock. Most spots dip to freezing (or below) between 6pm and 8pm, then fall into the low to middle 20s by sunrise. On average, we're expecting 12-14 hours of sub freezing temperatures.

Mostly clear and slightly warmer during the day Saturday with afternoon temperatures in the lower 50s. Clouds increase Sunday, but the warming trend will continue with highs in the 60s. Showers and a few storms are possible Monday, then more old air arrives later next week.    

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Michael Haynes

Cold Through Saturday Morning

A blast of very cold air is moving into Mississippi. Temperatures are running in the 50s this afternoon under a cloudy sky, which is warm compared to what's coming. 

Cold, Arctic air will surge south tonight and tomorrow morning, knocking highs down into the 40s Thursday. And with an icy north wind it will feel even colder; wind chill values will stay in the middle to upper 30s during the day, then 20s after sunset.

Into the deep freeze Friday and Saturday mornings as lows plummet to the lower and middle 20s. A bit warmer Saturday afternoon; highs return to the 50s. Warming to the 60s Sunday along with some afternoon and evening showers.

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Michael Haynes

 

Cold Blast Coming!

Mostly cloudy with some patchy light drizzle this afternoon as temperatures hold in the 50s.

A blast of very cold air arrives Wednesday night, followed by a stretch of frigid weather. Temperatures hold in the 40s Thursday and Friday afternoons along with an icy north wind. We go into the deep freeze Friday and Saturday mornings as lows plummet into the low to middle 20s, including 6 to 9 hours of sub freezing temperatures.

A bit warmer Saturday afternoon as highs return to the 50s, followed by another chance for showers, Sunday. 

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Michael Haynes

 

Wet, Cool Monday

Cool and wet this afternoon with temperatures on the 50s. Showers continue through tonight; a few strong storms are possible over Southeast Mississippi, but the overall severe threat is low. Some storms will be capable of producing gusty wind and heavy rain.

Dry and cool Tuesday and Wednesday, then turning sharply colder Thursday; highs dip into the 40s with morning lows in the 20s Thursday and Friday! 

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Michael Haynes

Wet Weekend; More Changes Next Week

Dry and pleasant this afternoon with temperatures in the middle to upper 60s. Clouds are increasing as moisture returns in advance of a system that will bring rain to Mississippi this weekend. Showers increase in coverage Saturday morning, then become heavier and more widespread throughout the afternoon and into Sunday. On average, we're expecting 1 to 3 inches, which would be a tremendous help for our drought conditions. Temperatures hold in the 50s Saturday, then low 60s Sunday.

Warmer, unstable air surges into the state Monday, increasing the threat for strong to severe storms. At this point, we're expecting the greatest potential for severe weather in South and East Mississippi, Monday afternoon and evening. 

Longer term, a shot of very cold air blows in for the second half of next week. We're projecting highs in the 40s by Thursday with sub freezing lows. Get ready for a wild weather roller coaster!

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Michael Haynes