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Warm and Pleasant

The warming trend continues today as January comes to an end. Temperatures are soaring into the middle and upper 70s, a good 20 degrees above average. Mostly clear through this evening, then clouds begin increasing tonight as moisture returns. A few showers develop each day, beginning Wednesday, but nothing widespread or heavy. We remain above average through the weekend. 

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Michael Haynes

Warming Trend

Another cold morning with temperatures in the 30s. A nice warmup during the day; highs reach the middle to upper 50s under a mostly clear sky.

A warming trend begins tomorrow leading to another stretch of Spring like weather. Afternoon temperatures reach the 70s by midweek. We remain dry through Wednesday, followed by a better chance for some over the second half of the week.

Michael Haynes

Cold Morning, Pleasant Afternoon

Starting out cold this morning with locations near freezing; a bit warmer in South Mississippi due to some clouds, which is keeping temperatures a few degrees warmer compared to Central Mississippi.

Pleasant this afternoon with highs in the 50s under a good supply of sunshine. For Sunday, partially cloudy and seasonably cool with lows in the 30s and highs near 55.

Feeling like Spring again next week; warming to near 70s by Tuesday, then remaining mild throughout the week. Otherwise, no real chance for rain through Wednesday.

Michael Haynes

Quiet and Cool Through The Upcoming Weekend

REST OF FRIDAY: Temperatures will claw their way back into the lower 50s by the afternoon hours under a mix of high clouds and sunshine. With mostly clear skies being on the menu again - temperatures will quickly fall off into the 30s again by early Saturday morning.  
 
WEEKEND AHEAD: Our weather pattern, overall, looks to stay quiet through the weekend ahead. A few extra clouds may sneak in ahead of another reinforcing shot of cooler air on Saturday into Sunday. We'll look to stay dry with highs staying in the 50s; lows at night, in the 30s.  
 
NEXT WEEK: As an upper level trough begins to swing out of the region by mid-week; that will allow for temperatures to begin heading back to we've been use to seeing – above-normal readings. We'll transition from highs near 60 Monday to 60s to near 70 by Tuesday and Wednesday. There is an outside chance of a few showers Wednesday, but most of us look to be dry at this point. A weak disturbance may trigger a few more showers by Thursday, amid temperatures in the 60s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Wednesday Afternoon Check

Showers along with a few storms are moving across the state this afternoon. Rainfall totals will remain light and severe weather is not expected; although some gusty wind is certainly possible within any storm that develops.

Showers end this evening, then clearing and turning cooler through the weekend. Temperatures dip to seasonably cool levels with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30. After no today, no real chance for rain over the next 4 to 6 days.

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

Warm Through Wednesday

Another pleasant Winter day... Lots of sunshine this afternoon along with unseasonably warm temperatures; most spots reach the upper 60s to near 70. A broken linw of showers and storms moves across the state Wednesday, from late morning into early afternoon. Fortunately, the severe threat is very low, although a few storms will be capable of producing gusty wind.

Clearing and turning colder for the end of this week with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Longer term, a cooler pattern is setting up that will lead to multiple shots of cold air through the beginning February.

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

 

Cooler and Calmer Pattern

After a rough weekend across Mississippi, much improving and calmer weather ahead this week. Temperatures are seasonably cool this afternoon with highs near 60. A quick warming trend begins Tuesday leading to afternoon temperatures near 70 into Wednesday. A brief round of showers and a few storms arrives Wednesday in advance of a cold front; fortunately, severe weather is not expected.

Cooler air returns for the second half of this week with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Otherwise, we remain dry through the weekend.

Longer term, an overall colder pattern sets up for the end of this month and the beginning of February. We are not done with Winter just yet! 

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

Severe Weather Potential Increasing Tonight; Nicer Next Week

TONIGHT: There is the possibility that we could have some rough weather in parts of central Mississippi late Saturday and into early Sunday. The primary risk will come from damaging hail – though, wind and a few tornadoes can't be ruled out. The bulk of that round should be done well before sunrise. STAY WEATHER AWARE DURING THIS TIME. Outside of that, temperatures will drop into the 50s under mainly cloudy skies. 
 
SUNDAY: As the area of low pressure winds up tomorrow – expect winds to get fairly aggressive out from the west, eventually turning northwest late. Most of the day will feature sunshine amid some clouds; a chance for gusty showers will come by early evening. Some of the heaviest showers could have some small hail in them. Highs will be in the 60s; lows dropping into the lower 40s.  
 
EARLY WEEK: It'll finally feel more like January when you get started on Monday morning – expect a typical January afternoon with highs in the 50s to near 60 amid mainly to mostly sunny skies. That cooler air looks to be short-lived; we'll spike back to the 60s by Tuesday. 
 
LOOKING AHEAD: A quick moving front may bring a few showers to south MS Wednesday amid temperatures in the lower 70s; behind the front, a stark cool down in the 50s for highs the balance of the work week and to take us into the weekend.  
 

Saturday Morning Update

The severe threat is ending early this morning. Unfortunately, we have reports of significant damage and possible injuries in and around Hattiesburg due to a likely tornado. Travel is highly discouraged this morning in Lamar & Forrest Counties.

A break in the rain and storms today as temperatures remain above average; once again, highs reach the 70s. 

We aren't done with rough weather just yet. Another batch of storms arrives this evening and tonight, generally between 6pm and 2am. Some storms could become severe with the potential for damaging wind, large hail, heavy rain, and a few tornadoes.

Please make sure you have a reliable source for receiving warnings (WLBT First Alert Weather App and NOAA Weather Radio). As always, we'll go live on TV and our live stream whenever tornado warnings are issued.

Michael Haynes

Fog Likely Tonight; More Storms Friday Night

REST OF THURSDAY: Showers and storms will likely continue through the remainder of the day across central Mississippi – these showers and storms could lead to localized flooding, especially south of I-20 through this afternoon. Tonight – the weather turns quieter; showers, storms should diminish, leading to areas of fog; lows in the upper 50s.  
 
FRIDAY: The morning hours may be plagued with areas of dense fog to get started, rounding out the work week – overall, the day should be fairly quiet with a few hit or miss showers. Highs will likely soar in deep into the 70s amid partly sunny skies.  
 
LATE FRIDAY – EARLY SATURDAY: There is the possibility that we could have some rough weather in parts of central Mississippi after midnight Friday into Saturday morning. The primary risk will come from damaging winds – though, hail and a tornado can't be ruled out. The bulk of that round should be done by sunrise. STAY WEATHER AWARE DURING THIS TIME. 
 
SATURDAY: There will likely be a lull in the activity through the afternoon hours of Saturday as we wait for a second possibility of severe weather later in the evening. There is a good deal of uncertainty on whether or not the second round will fire; for now we'll keep the mention of it. Highs will be in the middle 70s.  
 
LOOKING AHEAD: As the low pressure winds up, it'll usher in cooler air by the beginning of the week. Scattered showers will stay in the forecast into Sunday with highs in the 60s before clearing out for Monday with highs in the 50s to near 60. A quick warm up expected for Tuesday before another front drops in – eventually bringing January weather back to central Mississippi by the end of the next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx