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Cloudy, Cool and Breezy Tuesday

WELCOME TO SPRING TUESDAY: Behind a cold front, an upper disturbance will move over the area bringing with it more clouds, options for a few showers amid a cool, brisk NE wind. Highs will struggle to hit 60° in some spots. Gradually, clouds will clear out – winds subside, lows fall back to the upper 30s and lower 40s.  
 
GRADUAL WARM-UP: A few frosty spots will be possible NE of the metro to start off both Wednesday and Thursday morning; mid-late March sunshine will do some work to push temperatures back into the 60s Wednesday afternoon; into the lower 70s by Thursday. A few more clouds will sneak in by Friday, though we’ll remain dry. Highs will sneak into the middle and upper 70s. 
 
MORE RAIN?: Our next storm system won't be too far off; expect a warm weekend with the option of showers and storms to return to the fold.  Highs will top out in the lower 80s. As of now; mostly to variably cloudy skies with chances of rain increasing by Monday and Tuesday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Foggy Start; Warm, Muggy Finish

BACK TO WORK & SCHOOL MONDAY: For many, it's back to work and school post-Spring Break; it'll feel more like the season we are nearing. Expect zones of fog to gradually mix out through the morning; giving way to a partly sunny day. A few storms will be possible along a cold front swinging through the area this afternoon. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. Cooler air will begin to filter into the region through the overnight – temperatures will drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
WELCOME TO SPRING?: For the first day of Spring – we'll back to feeling more like winter. Expect a mainly cloudy day with occasional showers moving through. Highs will only manage the 50s to lower 60s amid a cool northerly breeze. A gradual warm up through the latter half of the week with sunshine returning by Wednesday. Highs will be in the 60s, trending toward the 70s by Thursday and Friday. A few mornings, namely Wednesday and Thursday, may have some patchy zones of frost.  
 
MORE RAIN?: Our next storm system won't be too far off; expect a warm weekend with the option of showers and storms to return to the fold. Highs will top out near 80°. As of now; mostly to variably cloudy skies with chances of rain increasing into Sunday and Monday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Strong Storms Possible

Scattered storms arrive today... We are not expecting a constant all day type of rain, but plan of periods of showers and storms. Storms could become strong to severe; while this is not a setup for a widespread severe weather outbreak, some storms will have the potential for gutsy wind, large hail, heavy rain, and we can't rule out the possibility for a few tornadoes. Please stay close to a reliable source for receiving warnings such as our First Alert Weather App and a NOAA Weather Radio.

Cooler, drier weather arrives next week.

Michael Haynes

Warm; Scattered Storms

Warm and unsettled this weekend... Temperatures soar into the low 80s this afternoon along with a mix of sun and clouds. Expect and few hit and miss storms; it will not rain all day but be prepared for a passing storm including St. Patrick's Day events in Jackson.

Additional scattered storms develop Sunday into Monday; some storms could be strong to severe, bringing a threat for gusty wind and large hail; we can't rule out a tornado although the overall severe threat is limited.

Cooler, pleasant weather returns next week.

Michael Haynes

Storms Return Through Weekend At Times

FRIDAY: A disturbance will kick off scattered showers and storms through the day Friday – with it, the possibility of a few strong or severe storms may exist. Gusty winds and hail are the primary risks. Highs will top in the upper 60s and lower 70s amid a mostly cloudy sky. Storms will subside through Friday night, though we’ll be warm and muggy, in the upper 50s and lower 60s.  
 
ST. PATRICK’S SATURDAY: A nearly stalled front near the I-20 corridor will help to spark a few hit and miss storms through the day – overall, don’t expect the day to be a washout. There will likely be many dry periods. Expect mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies with highs running into the lower 80s.  
 
SUNDAY: Our next storm chance comes in through the afternoon of Sunday – where a few strong to severe storms may be possible through early Monday morning. Expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s. This setup may be a bit more robust than Friday’s storm setup – and will need to be watched closely.  
 
SPRING AHEAD: As we approach the first day of Spring Tuesday – we'll feel more like the season we look to enter. Highs on Monday will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s though a risk of strong storms will be possible to start the day before clearing through the afternoon. Skies will generally clear amid a cool down into the seasonable 60s through much of the week ahead.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Spring-Like Thursday; Spring-Like Storms Friday

THURSDAY: High pressure begins to build off toward the east - while still in control, the eastward push bringing back warmth from the south. After starting off in the frosty 30s; we'll make big strides into the lower 70s by Thursday afternoon amid mostly sunny skies. Clouds increase overnight as moisture quickly returns; leading to the chance for showers before sunrise Friday.  


FRIDAY: A disturbance will kick off scattered showers and storms through the day Friday – with it, the possibility of a few strong or severe storms may exist. Gusty winds and hail are the primary risks. Highs will top in the upper 60s and lower 70s amid a mostly cloudy sky. Storms will subside through Friday night, though we’ll be warm and muggy, in the upper 50s and lower 60s.  
 
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: The weekend ahead will be all about timing out small impulses that will try to give us random upticks in rain chances. Highs will top out in the 70s to near 80° amid a variably to mostly cloudy sky. At this point, there isn't a washout for the weekend, though off and on rain chances are possible. 
 
SPRING AHEAD: As we approach the first day of Spring Tuesday – we'll feel more like the season we look to enter. Highs on Monday will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s though a risk of strong storms will be possible to start the day before clearing through the afternoon. Skies will generally clear amid a cool down into the seasonable 60s to near 70° through Tuesday and Wednesday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet, Dry Through Thursday; Storms Return Friday

WEDNESDAY: Expect patchy frost to start off the day – sunshine will try to warm us up; but will likely only manage the upper 50s and lower 60s again. Clear skies and calm winds will allow for temperatures to dip into the lower to middle 30s, near freezing for many north of the metro, overnight.  
 
THURSDAY: High pressure begins to build off toward the east - while still in control, the eastward push bringing back warmth from the south. After starting off in the frosty 30s; we'll make big strides into the lower 70s by Thursday afternoon amid mostly sunny skies.  
 
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Quickly, the weather turns more unsettled heading into the upcoming weekend as a series of disturbances will push across the region. The first disturbance will move through Friday – bringing a chance of storms back into the fold. Highs will manage the lower and middle 70s. A couple of storms could be strong. The rest of the weekend will be timing out these small impulses that will try to give us random upticks in rain chances. Highs will top out in the 70s to near 80° amid a variably to mostly cloudy sky. At this point, there isn't a washout for the weekend, though off and on rain chances are possible. 
 
SPRING AHEAD: As we approach the first day of Spring Tuesday – we'll feel more like the season we look to enter. Highs on Monday will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s; a cool front will move through Tuesday; keeping highs in the lower to middle 70s with a partly cloudy sky. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Cool Sunshine Continue; Warmer, Unsettled By Weekend

TUESDAY: After a chilly start with sunshine, expect a few clouds to sneak in through the day with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Afternoon clouds will clear with lows dropping close to the lower and middle 30s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Expect patchy frost to start off the day – sunshine will try to warm us up; but will likely only manage the upper 50s and lower 60s again. Clear skies and calm winds will allow for temperatures to dip into the lower 30s, near freezing for many, overnight.  
 
GRADUAL WARM UP: Expect another start near freezing Thursday morning before rebounding into the lower 70s through the afternoon. Clouds will quickly return as high pressure moves eastward into Friday – bringing a chance for scattered showers and storms amid warm temperatures, in the middle 70s.  
 
WEEKEND AND BEYOND: A few disturbances will push across the region – bringing chance for clouds and a few showers and storms both Saturday and Sunday but, at this point, not looking to be washout either day. Temperatures will run warm, in the upper 70s to near 80.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds Clearing; Quiet Weather Prevails This Week

MONDAY: Behind our cold front, the weather turns quiet throughout much of the week ahead. Clouds will quickly exit leading to sunshine for your Monday. Expect temperatures to run cooler, mainly in the middle and upper 50s amid a brisk northerly wind. Winds will slacken overnight with lows dropping into the 30s by early Tuesday. 
 
TUESDAY: After a chilly start with sunshine, expect a few clouds to sneak in through the day with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s; just in time for another chilly blast to come southward. Afternoon clouds will clear with lows dropping close to freezing. 
 
GRADUAL WARM UP: High pressure will hold firm over the region through rest of the week. A weak, reinforcing shot of cooler air will come south for Wednesday, keeping highs in the 50s before we begin to nice warm up late in the week. Expect another start near freezing Thursday morning before rebounding into the upper 60s through the afternoon. A few more clouds will be in the skies by Friday but we’ll have highs in the middle 70s amid the option of a shower or two. 
 
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: A few disturbances will push across the region – bringing chance for clouds and a few showers and storms both Saturday and Sunday but, at this point, not looking to be washout either day. Temperatures will run warm, in the middle and upper 70s. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Storms Shifting South

Storms have weakened a bit since last night, but will continue to produce heavy rain that will shift into South Mississippi throughout the morning. The severe threat is decreasing, but a few strong storms are still possible south of I-20; large hail and gusty wind are the primary threats. Rain tapers down to lingering showers this afternoon with highs in the 60s and 70s.

Clearing and turning cooler for the first half of the week. Highs hold in the 50s to low 60s through Wednesday along with the possibility for a freeze Wednesday and Thursday mornings. 

Michael Haynes