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Quiet, Warm & Muggy Week Ahead

MONDAY: A quiet start to your work week; after starting close to 50°, we’ll make some big stride to near 80° through the afternoon hours amid a mostly sunny sky. Skies will remain clear overnight as low drop into the 50s.  
 
TUESDAY: We’ll keep sunshine through much of your Tuesday with highs in the lower 80s; a few storms may bubble up as moisture begins flowing in from the Gulf – leading to higher humidity levels through the rest of the week.  
 
MID-LATE WEEK: A sprawling Bermuda ridge will pump in warmth and moisture into the region – highs Wednesday through Friday will push into the middle and upper 80s. Thursday likely being the warmest day with a few spots in the state flirting with 90°. Showers and storms roll in late Friday as a front moves into the region.  
 
WEEKEND AHEAD: A scattering of showers, storms may fire near the front as it pushes south Saturday afternoon with a few lingering showers even into Sunday. We’ll be slightly cooler, but not by much. Highs will still top out in the lower 80s both Saturday and Sunday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Perfect Spring Weather!

A beautiful Sunday... Just about as good as it gets around here today; lots of sunshine, low humidity, highs in the 70s, along with a refreshing north breeze! 

Warmer and more humid next week; afternoon temps soar to the middle and upper 80s by Wednesday and Thursday. A few showers are possible midweek, followed by a better opportunity for storms Friday or early Saturday.

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

Beautiful Weekend

Lots of sunshine, warm, and pleasant... Highs reach the lower 80s this afternoon, and very pleasant due to comfortable humidity levels. Slightly cooler air slips in tonight and Sunday, leading to absolutely gorgeous weather. Temperatures hold in the 70s Sunday afternoon along with a refreshing north breeze and full sunshine.

The heat cranks up next week; warming to the middle and even upper 80s by midweek. A few showers are possible Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a better chance for rain and storms by Friday.

Michael Haynes

Quiet Weekend Ahead

FRIDAY: Watch out for patches of fog to start the morning off. Another weak disturbance may drop into the region Friday afternoon. This may spark one or two showers; but most of the area will likely stay dry.  Morning will 50s will yield highs in the lower to middle 70s, amid a mix of clouds and sun. Overnight, expect skies to be mainly clear with a few patches of fog possibly developing. Lows will fall to the 50s by morning. 
 
WEEKEND THOUGHTS: High pressure will build in for the upcoming weekend – bringing a few quiet and dry days for the weekend ahead. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with highs in the upper 70s to near 80°; mornings will be in the lower 50s. 
 
INTO NEXT WEEK: The ridge of high pressure will begin to shift east into next week. This will allow to return – bringing a few more clouds in the skies and the option for a few isolated storms through mid-next week.  Highs will head upward - into the lower and middle 80s through mid-week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Few Showers Possible Late Thursday & Friday

THURSDAY:  Rain showers are all but finished for the day - though an isolated shower can't be ruled out for the latter half of your day. For much the day, expect variably cloudy skies with highs in the 60s to near 70°. A few wayward showers can't be ruled out into the afternoon. Clouds will break up a bit overnight as low dip into the 50s.  
 
FRIDAY: Another weak disturbance may drop into the region Friday afternoon, bringing another chance for widely spaced showers.  Highs will rebound slightly, into the lower to middle 70s, amid a mix of clouds and sun. 
 
WEEKEND AND BEYOND: High pressure will build in for the upcoming weekend, finally ending our recent string of wet weekend weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures; upper 70s Saturday; nearing 80° on Sunday. As high pressure begins to move farther east, moisture will begin to return – bringing a few more clouds in the skies and the option for a few isolated storms through mid-next week.  Highs will head upward - into the lower and middle 80s through mid-week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Quiet Wednesday; Rain Returns Early Thursday

WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will be back to mix with a few clouds – overall, not a bad day. Temperatures will sneak their way into the middle and upper 70s by the afternoon. A weak disturbance will bring a chance for showers during the overnight as lows drop into the middle and upper 50s.  



THURSDAY: A weak disturbance will push across the region by Thursday morning – bringing a chance for showers and a few rumbles of thunder possible. Severe weather threat looks to be near-zero. The bulk of the rain should exit by mid-morning – though a few lingering showers will be possible into the afternoon. Temperatures will likely stay cooler – in the 60s to near 70°.  
 
FRIDAY: Another weak disturbance may drop into the region by late Friday, bringing another chance for a few showers – though highs will rebound slightly, into the lower 70s amid a mix of sun and clouds for the majority of the day. 
 
WEEKEND AND BEYOND: High pressure will build in for the upcoming weekend, finally ending our recent string of wet weekend weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures; upper 70s Saturday; nearing 80° on Sunday. As high pressure begins to move farther east, moisture will begin to return – bringing a few more clouds in the skies and the option for a few isolated storms by early next week.   
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds, Sun Mix Tuesday

TUESDAY: A pesky area of low pressure will continue to pinwheel clouds around the region; though occasional breaks are possible. Highs will top out in the 70s for most. The low begins to exit overnight – lows will drop off into the 50s by early Wednesday.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will be back to mix with a few clouds – overall, not a bad day. Temperatures will sneak their way into the middle and upper 70s by the afternoon. A weak disturbance will bring a chance for showers during the overnight as lows drop into the middle and upper 50s.  
 
LATE WEEK: Shower chances will remain elevated through Thursday – but severe weather isn't anticipated. Temperatures will remain stifled a bit; mainly in the 60s to near 70. Another weak disturbance may drop into the region by late Friday, bringing another chance for a few showers – though highs will rebound slightly, into the lower 70s. 
 
WEEKEND AND BEYOND: High pressure will build in for the upcoming weekend, finally ending our recent string of wet weekend weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures; middle 70s Saturday; nearing 80° on Sunday. As high pressure begins to move farther east, moisture will begin to return – bringing a few more clouds in the skies and the option for a few isolated storms by early next week.   
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Cloudy and Cool

Mostly cloudy today with the possibility for a brief passing shower. Temperatures remain cooler than average with highs in the upper 60s to lower 60s. 

Additional hit and miss showers arrive Tuesday, but certainly not an all day type of rain. Any shower that does develop will be light and won't last long. 

A warming trend kicks in Tuesday into Wednesday; afternoon temps reach the 70s both days. Our next storm system moves in Thursday morning, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and a few strong storms. 

For this weekend, clearing and pleasant.

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

Wet Morning

A soaking rain on this Sunday morning... A steady rain will continue throughout the morning, then taper down to showers after lunch time; totals will range between 1 and 2 inches. The severe threat is low, but we can't rule out some gusty wind embedded within the rain shield. Fortunately, the rain is helping to stabilize the atmosphere, limiting the severe potential.

For next week, a few hit and miss showers with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s and lows near 50.

Michael Haynes