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Scattered Storms

Hit and miss showers and a few storms arrive this afternoon and evening; storms will increase in coverage from south to north. We're not expecting a washout, but if you have outdoor plans, be prepared for the possibility of a passing shower or storm.

Rain/storms become more widespread Monday and will develop on a daily basis throughout the week. Otherwise, hot and steamy with highs in the upper 80s to near 90.

Michael Haynes

Dry Saturday; Moisture Increasing

Another dry day as the weekend begins... A few clouds increase this afternoon, but overall, more sun then clouds with highs near 90. Humidity is increasing, making it feel less comfortable compared to recent days, but we remain dry through tonight.

Hit and miss showers and a few storms arrive Sunday afternoon and evening; storms will move in from the south. We're not expecting a washout, but if you have outdoor plans, be prepared for the possibility of a passing shower or storm.

Rain/storms become more widespread Monday into next week, including hit and miss showers and storms on a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

June Heat, Humidity Return For Weekend

TONIGHT: Expect another quiet night across central Mississippi; mostly clear skies with lows dropping into the lower and middle 60s by early Saturday. 



SATURDAY: High pressure will beginning to push a bit farther off to the east, allowing for more moisture to move into the area from the Gulf of Mexico. Mild morning temperatures will give way to hot afternoon highs near 90° under mostly sunny skies.  
 
SUNDAY: Temperatures, in most areas, will start off in the upper 60s; trending back to the upper 80s and lower 90s by the afternoon hours. A seabreeze boundary may be able to sneak far enough north to give a chance for a shower or storm for our southern counties; most will likely remain dry though.  
 
TYPICAL JUNE FARE NEXT WEEK: As the ridge of high pressure begins to edge farther off the southeast coast; we'll stand a better chance to see daily scattered showers and storms across the region. No one day will be a washout, but having an umbrella handy for afternoon downpours would be a smart move. Expect afternoon highs to run generally in the upper 80s to near 90; overnights in the lower 70s.   
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet and Mild Thursday; Warmer This Weekend

REST OF THURSDAY: More sunshine will take us through the remainder of your day. Expect temperatures to make run for the lower and middle 80s with a continued north breeze. Tonight, mostly clear skies with lows near 60.  

FRIDAY: Expect more sunshine throughout your Friday – temperatures will rebound a bit higher, into the middle and upper 80s as high pressure begins to firmly establish itself over the southeastern states heading into the upcoming weekend.  
 
HOT WEEKEND AHEAD: Underneath a large ridge of high pressure, temperatures will make a run for the lower 90s this weekend; not to mention southerly winds near the surface pumping in moisture – pushing heat indices to the upper 90s these days. By Sunday afternoon, a few hit and miss storms may be able to flare up along and south of US 84.  
 
UNSETTLED TO START NEXT WEEK: The ridge will break down briefly; allowing for scattered storms to flare up on its western flank to start off the new work week. Highs will run generally in the 80s. Scattered storms may stick around into the latter half of the week as the ridge breaks down, though temperatures may swell back to near 90° by Wednesday and Thursday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Lots of Sun, Lower Humidity!

Finally, sunshine has returned, kicking off a stretch of dry weather that will carry over into the weekend. Dry air is blowing into the state this afternoon, shutting down the stormy pattern, and also lowering humidity to comfortable levels. Highs reach the middle 80s.

Another beautiful day Thursday, featuring lots of sun, low humidity, and highs in the 80s.

Turning warmer and more humid this weekend with highs in the low 90s. We remain dry through Saturday, followed by a chance for a few showers or storms on Sunday; but, as of now, nothing widespread. Storms increase in coverage 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

 

Rain, Storms Ending!

One last wet evening... Periods of rain and storms are rolling along today, then will finally end tonight as a cold front arrives. The front will deliver much anticipated dry air that will finally put an end to this wet, stormy pattern.

Sunshine returns Wednesday, and thanks to the drier air, humidity levels will drop, making it feel more tolerable compared to the steamy conditions we've had over the past week. Dry into the weekend, although some spotty showers or storms are possible Sunday afternoon, and certainly 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

Storms Through Tuesday; Dry By Midweek

Yet again, scattered storms increase this afternoon into the evening. As in previous days, we're not expecting a washout, but expect periods of showers and storms. Storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours. Otherwise, warm and very muggy with highs in the middle 80s.

Scattered showers, storms continue Tuesday. Finally, dry air arrives for the second half of this week, leading mostly clear and less humid weather, followed by steamy conditions over the weekend. 

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, Muggy, and Unsettled

Another round of scattered showers and storms today... Starting out warm and muggy with areas of fog, early this morning. As in previous days, we're expecting periods of rain and storms today; it will not rain constantly, but be prepared for to get wet at any point. Otherwise, mostly cloudy and humid with highs in the 80s.

Finally, drier air arrives by the middle of next week behind a cold front, which will shut down the rain through the weekend.

Michael Haynes

Weekend Showers, Storms

The warm, muggy, and unsettled pattern continues into the weekend... Starting out in the upper 60s and low 70s this morning with patchy fog, along with areas of drizzle and light rain. No real change through Sunday; expect hit and miss showers and storms both days this weekend. As in previous days, it will not rain constantly, everywhere, but if you have outdoor activities, be prepared for a passing shower or storm at any point.

A cold front arrives Tuesday, delivering a shot of drier air that will finally shut down this wet pattern, at least through the end of next week.

Michael Haynes