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Toasty Weekend

Yet another steamy Summer weekend in Mississippi; temperatures reach the middle 90s with heat index values between 102 and 108. Hit and miss storms develop both days; while we're not expecting an all day type of rain, storms will have the potential to produce heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

No significant changes through Independence Day. Scattered, mainly afternoon storms develop on a daily basis with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Although, we are tracking a weak disturbance that will scoot along the Gulf Coast early next week which will enhance our ran/storm coverage a bit especially over the southern half of Mississippi.

Michael Haynes

More Heat and Humidity On The Way

FRIDAY: Yet another day featuring a 3 H special – hot, humid and hazy weather to be expected. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs pushing the middle 90s; feels like temperatures between 105-110°. Today will feature a slightly better chance of cooling afternoon and evening storms. Most of the storms will wane after midnight as lows drop into the 70s.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: The summer heat and humidity will remain into the upcoming weekend. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds each day with highs in the lower and middle 90s; feels like temperatures running between 105-110°. Scattered afternoon downpours will be possible; but don't expect a washout, though, be ready to head inside as the thunder roars.  
 
EXTENDED RANGE: A weak flow pattern overhead will keep the weather stagnant. Onshore flow, coupled with the daytime heating and a waning high pressure ridge to the east will help to spark daily scattered storm chances. Temperatures will likely remain toasty – in the lower 90s with lows in the lower and middle 70s. This will likely a yield a ‘typical’ July 4th holiday for most; some of us dodging afternoon storms, while others may be dry and hot.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Heat Advisories Likely To Continue

THURSDAY: The heat and humidity combination will be on full display again for your Thursday. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs making the trek back to the middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will be between 104-108° during the peak heating. Storms will be few and far in between. Skies turn partly clear overnight with lows in the 70s.  
 
FRIDAY: We’ll likely be similarly hot as we’ve been in the past few days – though, a slightly better chance of cooling downpours may emerge through the afternoon hours. Expect highs in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures will running between 104-108°. 
 
EXTENDED RANGE: A weak flow pattern overhead will keep the weather stagnant. Onshore flow, coupled with the daytime heating and a waning high pressure ridge to the east will help to spark daily scattered storm chances. Temperatures will likely remain toasty – in the lower 90s with lows in the lower and middle 70s. This will likely a yield a ‘typical’ July 4th holiday for most; some of us dodging afternoon storms, while others may be dry and hot.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllis

Oppressive Heat

Serious combination of heat and humidity this week... Yet another steamy Summer afternoon in Mississippi; temperatures are running in the middle 90s with heat index values between 102 and 108. Hit and miss storms develop mainly southeast of the Natchez Trace; while we're not expecting a widespread coverage of rain, any storm that does develop will be capable of producing heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

Scattered storms increase over the weekend, which will help to pull temperatures down a few degrees, but overall no major heat relief in sight.

Michael Haynes

Hot and Humid

Scorching heat this week... The steamy weather pattern continues with highs in the low to middle 90s this afternoon along with a slight chance for a brief shower or storm. Heat remains oppressive throughout the week; highs soar to the middle 90s each day with heat indices between 102 and 108. A few storms are possible each day through Thursday, followed by an increase in scattered storms Friday into the weekend.

Michael Haynes

Heat Increasing

Mid Summer-like heat and humidity... The first official weekend of Summer is certainly living up to it in terms of temperatures. Highs reach the low to middle 90s again this afternoon with heat indices between 100 and 105. A few spotty storms develop mainly between noon and sunset, but the chance for any one spot to get wet is low and you don't catch a storm it will be brief.

The pattern continues through next week with highs in the low to middle 90s each day, morning lows in the 70s along with a few widely spaced afternoon storms.

Michael Haynes

Weekend Steam

A steamy weekend ahead... The heat cranks up both today and Sunday as highs soar into the low and middle 90s, and with the humidity it will feel between 100 to 105. Storms are moving through North Mississippi this morning; some storms could become strong to severe with the potential for gusty wind, large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. For Central and South Mississippi, a few storms are possible. Once again, not a washout, but be prepared for a few hit and miss storms if you have outdoor plans. Rain chances decrease Sunday, but we can't completely rule out the possibility for a few popup afternoon storms.

Michael Haynes

Strong Storms Possible

Active weather continues... Storms will temporarily decrease this evening, followed by another batch of storms late tonight, mainly after midnight north of I-20; a few storms could become severe with the potential for gusty wind, large hail, and we can't completely rule out the possibility for a brief spin-up tornado. For Friday, periods of rain and storms; once again, storms will be capable of producing damaging wind, large hail, and heavy rain. Otherwise hot and steamy with highs near 90.

Storms become less numerous over the weekend, although a passing afternoon storm is certainly possible. Also, the heat will crank up as highs warm to the low and middle 90s; and with the humidity it will feel between 100 and 105 both days.

Michael Haynes

Muggy and Unsettled

A hot, steamy afternoon with highs near 90, and with the humidity it will feel like upper 90s. Hit and miss storms develop throughout the afternoon, followed by a bit of a lull this evening before storms increase again late tonight into Thursday morning.

The pattern remains unsettled through Friday with periods of storms. Some storms could become strong to severe due to the potential for gusty wind and hail. Storm coverage decreases over the weekend as temperatures increase; highs reach the 90s with heat indices over 100.

Michael Haynes

NWS Survery Confirms Tornado Damage in Lincoln Co

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado did briefly touch down in Lincoln Co Monday afternoon...

 

From National Weather Service Jackson: Approx 4 miles ESE of Brookhaven. This brief weak tornado began just south of Sycamore Trail and moved north parallel to Nalco Ln. Large limbs were broken off softwood trees along Sycamore Trail with a small tree uprooted. The tornado crossed Chatmon Trail where two barns sustained loss of sheet metal roofing and two homes sustained minor roof damage. Multiple Bradford trees were also snapped at the base at this location. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area just north of Chatmon Trail before reaching Nola Rd.