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Strong Storms Sunday

Clouds are increasing in advance of system that will lead to yet another round of storms on Sunday. For today, becoming mostly cloudy, warmer, and more humid. A few passing showers are possible but nothing that would cause significant, all day problems for outdoor activities. Rain and storms become widespread late tonight into Sunday morning. The severe threat increases after sunrise Sunday; while the overall severe setup is not overly favorable for a major severe outbreak, conditions are marginally conducive for damaging straight line wind, hail, and we can't rule out the possibility for a few brief spin-up tornadoes. As always, we'll keep you posted as the storms arrive, and will go live if any tornado warnings are issued for Central and South Mississippi.

Michael Haynes

 

Sunday Storms

More changes ahead for this weekend... Dry and pleasant for this evening; lows dip into the upper 40s and low 50s tomorrow morning. A few showers are possible Saturday, but we are not expecting a widespread rain or severe storms; otherwise highs reach the middle 70s. Rain and storms become widespread Sunday morning, leading to the possibility for some storms to become severe. Severe threats include damaging wind, hail, and a few tornadoes, mainly south of I-20. Please stay with us over the coming days for the latest weather information.

Michael Haynes

Quiet Friday, Saturday; Storms Likely Sunday

FRIDAY: Expect a quiet end to your work week – after a chilly start in the 40s for most; temperatures will rebound to the upper 60s to lower 70s by the afternoon hours amid a mostly sunny sky. Clouds will spill in overnight, but we'll remain dry Friday night as lows dip into the upper 40s and lower 50s. 
 
SATURDAY: If you have any plans to be outside this weekend, Saturday will be the day to do them – expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs getting into the middle and upper 70s. A late shower or storms can't be ruled out; though most of the rain will hold off until after midnight.  



 
SUNDAY: Showers and storms turn likely for your Sunday as a slow-moving storm system edges into the area. A few strong storms can't be ruled out as we head into the morning hours of Sunday. main threat looks to be wind; though a spin-up tornado can't be ruled out. Highs will manage the lower 70s as the storms exit the area through mid-day, though occasional showers will continue.  
 
NEXT WEEK: The upper disturbance will be slow to exit the region; expect variably to mostly cloudy skies with the option for a few showers both Monday and Tuesday – highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Clouds will begin to break up by Wednesday as the system exits; highs will rebound into the middle 70s. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Cooler Thursday; Storms Loom For Weekend

THURSDAY: Behind a cold front, we'll turn cooler for the balance for the work week. Sunshine will return amid a breezy NW flow; highs will top out in the 60s. Overnight, mostly to partly clear skies will allow for temperatures to dip far into the 40s.  
 
FRIDAY: A few more clouds will spill into the region as move into Friday; but we'll likely remain dry to round out the work and school week. Expect highs to top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
HALF AND HALF WEEKEND: As we roll into the weekend, plan on doing your outdoor activities on Saturday as Sunday will likely feature showers and storms. Expect Saturday to feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the middle to upper 70s. By early Sunday morning, showers and storms will begin rolling in. A strong storm or two can't be ruled out; but there is still some uncertainty on the possibility of severe weather and will be determined by the track of the system. Highs on Sunday will be in the lower 70s.  
 
NEXT WEEK: The upper disturbance will be slow to exit the region; expect variably to mostly cloudy skies with the option for a few showers both Monday and Tuesday – highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Clouds will begin to break up by Wednesday as the system exits; highs will rebound into the middle 70s. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm Ahead of Weak Front Late Wednesday

WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will start the day off ahead of a weak front due to drop into the area through the latter part of the day, increasing clouds. A shower or two can't be ruled out, but most will stay dry. Highs will top out in the lower 80s. Overnight, clouds will slowly clear out with lows dipping into the 50s. 
 
LATE WEEK FORECAST: Sunshine will return through the day behind a cool down – expect highs to top out in the 60s to near 70 by the afternoon hours. Clouds will begin to return through Friday – though highs will remain near the same levels, in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Both days will stay dry.  
 
MORE RAIN TO COME: Another storm system will be brewing to the west of the area Saturday during the day. Highs will top out in the upper 70s. By nightfall, showers and storms may begin to increase, leading to a wetter situation by Sunday. A strong storm or two can't be ruled out. We'll come out of the weekend much cooler than how we came into it; we'll only manage the upper 60s by Monday amid clouds and a few showers. That trend will likely continue into Tuesday as the upper disturbance slowly pulls away.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Sunshine & Spring Warmth Tuesday

TUESDAY: A quick warm-up expected, from the 40s in the morning, to near 80° by the afternoon hours amid mostly sunny skies and an increasing southwest breeze. The southerly breeze will keep temperatures buoyed overnight – in the 50s to near 60°. 
 
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will start the day off ahead of a weak front due to drop into the area through the latter part of the day, increasing clouds. A shower or two can't be ruled out, but most will stay dry. Highs will top out in the lower 80s. 
 
MID-LATE WEEK: The front will help shave a few degrees off, getting highs in the lower and middle 70s amid mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Thursday and Friday as high pressure attempts to nose back into the fold.  
 
WEEKEND STORMS?: Another storm system will be brewing to the west of the area Saturday during the day. Highs will top out in the upper 70s. By nightfall, showers and storms may begin to increase, leading to a wetter situation by Sunday. A strong storm or two can't be ruled out. We'll come out of the weekend much cooler than how we came into it; we'll only manage the upper 60s by Monday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet, Mainly Dry Week Ahead

MONDAY: A chilly, yet quiet start to your work week across central Mississippi. Expect high pressure to bring sunshine giving way to afternoon 60s; below normal for this time of the year. We'll remain clear overnight as lows dip into the lower and middle 40s.  
 
TUESDAY: A quick warm-up expected, from the 40s in the morning, to near 80° by the afternoon hours amid mostly sunny skies and an increasing southwest breeze. This southerly breeze will keep temperatures buoyed overnight – in the middle and upper 50s.  
 
MID-LATE WEEK: We'll remain warm for Wednesday ahead of our next cold front that will push through Wednesday evening; expect lower 80s. A shower or two can't be ruled out along the front, but many will stay dry. This front will help shave a few degrees off, getting highs in the lower and middle 70s amid partly cloudy skies Thursday and Friday.  
 
MORE WEEKEND RAIN?: Another storm system will be brewing to the west of the area Saturday during the day. Highs will top out in the upper 70s to near 80°. By nightfall, showers and storms may begin to increase, leading to a wetter situation by Sunday. A strong storm or two can't be ruled out. We'll come out of the weekend much cooler than how we came into it; we'll only manage the upper 60s by Monday. 

Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Unseasonably Cool

Rain and storms are out of here, but unseasonably cool air is blowing in from the north. Temperatures struggle to reach the upper 50s this afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds. Also windy with gusts over 30 mph at times. Plummeting to the 30s Monday morning; some areas north of I-20 could briefly drop to freezing.

A quick warming trend kicks in over the coming days. Highs reach the 60s Monday, then upper 70s to near 80 each day throughout the remainder of the week. Once again, we're tracking the possibility for storms by next weekend; check back for updates as forecast details become clear.

Michael Haynes

Severe Threat Ending

The severe threat is shifting into East Mississippi and Alabama. Periods of rain will continue, but the severe threat is ending. We have received numerous reports of trees down and power outages; as of 9:30am, Entergy is reporting approximately 10,000 outages. We'll have a full report on WLBT at Fox 40 News this evening. 

Michael Haynes

Saturday Morning Update

Storms are increasing this morning from the west, bringing a risk for severe weather today across much of Mississippi. The greatest risk is along and southeast of the Natchez Trace Parkway for the remainder of this morning. Severe risks include damaging straight line wind and a few tornadoes. Flash flooding is also possible. Please stay close to a reliable source for receiving warnings such as our First Alert Weather App and a NOAA Weather Radio. Severe threat shifts into East Mississippi and Alabama this afternoon, although periods of rain will continue into the evening.

For Sunday, sharply cooler but dry; morning lows dip into the 40s and afternoon temperatures struggle to reach the low 60s.

Michael Haynes