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Hot; Scattered Storms

A hot and steamy weekend... Temperatures soar to the middle 90s this afternoon with heat indices over 105 at times. A heat advisory has been issued for the western half of Mississippi through this afternoon. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds along with a few afternoon and evening pop up storms.

Very similar weather for Sunday; once again, hot with highs in the middle 90s and scattered storms mainly after lunch time.

For the eclipse Monday, we're expecting a partly cloudy sky with the possibility for a passing shower or storm. Bottom line, we'll have puffy cumulus clouds developing, but not enough to completely block visibility of the sun.

Michael Haynes

 

Hot, Humid Amid Occasional Storm Chances

TONIGHT: Most of the showers and storms this evening will lose their steam past sunset – temperatures will drop to the middle and upper 70s by morning. With a front nearby, we'll keep mention of a few morning showers around the I-20 corridor. 


 
FRIDAY: Morning clouds will break for afternoon sunshine – highs will make another run for the lower 90s, feeling closer to 100 - 105°. As the front sags a little farther south, expect scattered showers, storms to flare up, mainly south of I-20 through the afternoon hours. Those storms will, again, fall apart after sunset, with lows in the lower to middle 70s.  

 

WEEKEND THOUGHTS: Expect daily chances for hit and miss storms amid partly cloudy skies; afternoon highs will mainly top out in the lower 90s, but with the humidity, it'll feel closer to 100 - 105° both Saturday and Sunday.  

 

NEXT WEEK: All eyes are on Monday for #MSDarkestDay; we expect our daily normal of partly cloudy skies with highs in the 90s. During the eclipse, temperatures will actually cool off slightly, before popping back into the 90s. We'll also keep the mention of a few storms each day through the week ahead with highs generally in the 90s, overnight in the 70s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Scattered Storms; Hot & Steamy

No major changes in our weather pattern through the weekend... Hit and miss storms continue for the remainder of this afternoon, then will weaken by sunset. Storms aren't severe, but are producing gusty wind, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. For Thursday, a mix of sun and clouds, hot & steamy, along with a few isolated to scattered storms. Rain chances remain elevated through the weekend due to a weak front that will stall across the state. Once again, not a washout, but expect passing storms on a daily basis. For the eclipse Monday, partially cloudy with hit and miss storms. Impossible to know the expect placement of storms, but fortunately, as of now we are not expecting a widespread, all day rain. Otherwise, hot with highs in the low to middle 90s and morning lows in the 70s.

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

 

 

Few Storms; Hot

August heat is cranking up.... A bit hotter over the coming days with highs in the low to middle 90s into the weekend; due to the humidity, heat index values will reach 105+ at times. Scattered afternoon storms develop each day, although the coverage will decrease slightly through Thursday, followed by higher rain changes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. At this point, we're not expecting a all day type rain this weekend, but be prepared for a passing storm at any point; and as always, go indoors the moment you thunder.

In the tropics, Gert is now a Category 1 hurricane located west of Bermuda, but is no threat to land. We are tracking a couple waves in the Atlantic; something to watch over the coming days. We'll keep you posted!

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

 

Steamy With Scattered Storms

Hot and steamy this week along with occasional storms... A band of rain with embedded storms is moving through North Mississippi early this afternoon. Some flash flooding is possible north of Highway 82. Additional scattered storms develop in Central and South Mississippi throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rain and frequent lightning.

The heat cranks up over the coming days; highs reach the low to middle 90s. The coverage of rain and storms will also decrease, although we'll maintain the possibility for passing storms each day. Rain chances increase once again by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Gert is located west of Bermuda and could become a minimal hurricane; but is not a threat to the U.S.

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

Hit and Miss Showers, Storms

Clouds are increasing this morning ahead of a disturbance moving slowly through Arkansas where rain and storms are ongoing. The disturbance will weaken, but will be enough to kick off hit and miss showers and a few storms across Central and South Mississippi later this morning and afternoon. Heavier storms are likely in NW Mississippi by late afternoon and evening.

Scattered storms continue on a through midweek, followed by a decreasing coverage Thursday into the weekend as highs return to the middle 90s.

Michael Haynes

Warm and Unsettled

Unsettled and muggy weather rolls along... No real change over the coming days; expect warm, humid conditions along with hit and miss storms. For this weekend, warming to near 90 both afternoons; scattered storms develop with the potential for heavy rain and isolated areas of flash flooding. Otherwise, more clouds than sun.

The coverage if storms decreases by the second half of next week, but we still maintain the chance for passing showers or storms into 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

 

Daily Storm Chances Continue

REST OF FRIDAY: Warm and muggy to round out out your work week around central Mississ
ippi. Expect sun peeks amid variably cloudy skies – highs will top out in the upper 80s; heat indices running close to 100°. Scattered downpours could cause localized flooding and a few of the storms could strong this evening. Storm chances will generally diminish overnight with lows in the middle 70s. 
 
WEEKEND THOUGHTS: Have the umbrella handy, though, you likely won't need it the entire weekend. Expect morning clouds and fog to give way to sun intervals through the afternoon amid the chance for scattered downpours daily. Expect highs in the 80s to around 90°.  
 
ACTIVE PATTERN CONTINUES:  Another front will stall out over the region, keeping the weather pattern unsettled and active. All of this, coupled with copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere will keep rain chances elevated, right into next week. Expect highs to run in the upper 80s to near 90 – overnights in the middle 70s.  
 
TROPICS: Franklin is no more – though its moisture has moved into the Pacific and may form into a depression there. We are still keeping an eye on a disturbance nearing the Leeward Islands that has a chance to develop over the coming days as it moves between the southeast coast and Bermuda.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Periods of Downpours Continue

REST OF THURSDAY: Scattered to numerous downpours will continue to be on the menu through the remainder of today. Localized flooding is a concern again, with any slow-moving storm. Highs will generally top out in the 80s. Storm chances will diminish overnight, though we'll maintain a chance with lows in the middle 70s. 

 

FRIDAY: Expect more of the same to round out the work week – a few showers in the morning, gradually growing to a scattered to, at times, numerous coverage around central Mississippi. Expect sun peeks amid variably cloudy skies – highs will top out in the upper 80s. Locally heavy downpours could lead to flooding concerns.  
 
ACTIVE PATTERN CONTINUES: Another front will attempt to drop into the region through the weekend, but it too, will stall out over the region, keeping the weather pattern unsettled and active. All of this, coupled with copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere will keep rain chances elevated, right into next week. Expect highs to run in the upper 80s to near 90 – overnights in the middle 70s.  
 
TROPICS: Franklin has made its way inland from the central Mexican coastline and will continue to degenerate as it pushes westward. We are still keeping an eye on a disturbance nearing the Leeward Islands that has a chance to develop over the coming days as it moves between the southeast coast and Bermuda.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Heavy Rain Continues

A flash flood watch continues for Central Mississippi until 7pm today... Storms producing heavy rain with the potential for flash flooding are moving across Central and South Mississippi.

Storms decrease in coverage tonight, then refire during the day Thursday. Due to the clouds and rain, temperatures hold in the 80s. This unsettled weather pattern continues through the weekend; expect periods of rain and storms with the possibility for flooding. Highs remain in the 80s with morning lows in the 70s.

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