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Hot, Muggy Days Ahead

MONDAY: The typical June pattern continues as we roll into the start of the new work week. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds with highs making their way into the lower 90s. Feels like temperatures will push closer to 100-105°, thanks to the added humidity. A few pop-up storms will be possible through the afternoon; quickly subsiding after sunset with lows in the 70s. 
 
TUESDAY: More summer heat and humidity expected with highs right back into the lower 90, feeling closer to 100-105° with the tropical air flowing in from the south. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with pop-up showers and storms by the afternoon hours. 


EXTENDED RANGE: The lather, rinse and repeat cycle will be in full effect over the next few days. A disturbance will pass north of the region by Thursday and Friday, helping to bring an uptick in rain chances to the area these days. Outside of that, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower to middle 90s; feeling closer to 100-105° each day – also each day featuring a chance for a few storms.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Father's Day Heat; Afternoon Storms

A hot Father's Day... Summer steam continues today with highs near 90. Scattered storms develop after lunch time. You know the deal; storms will be hit and miss, meaning it will not rain everywhere or constantly but be prepared for a storm at any point this afternoon. Storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, heavy rain, hail, and lots of lightning. 

Hot as we've been, the heat cranks up a notch by the second half of next week with highs in the low to middle 90s and heat indices over 100.

Michael Haynes

Hot; Scattered Storms

More heat and humidity this weekend... Our hot, steamy weather pattern continues with highs near 90 and heat indices at or over 100 degrees. Hit and miss storms develop, mainly after lunch time. Similar to previous afternoons, it will not rain everywhere and certainly not all day, but any storm that develops will have the potential to produce gusty wind, heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning.

Make sure you have our First Alert Weather App in order to track the radar; and please remember, if you hear thunder go indoors until the storm weakens or passes your location!

Michael Haynes

Hot, Steamy Father's Day Weekend

FRIDAY: The summer downpour regime to continue into the end of the work week – expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the lower 90s; feels like temperatures will push near 100°. Expect partly clear skies with lows in the lower and middle 70s by early Saturday morning. 
 
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Daily downpour chances will continue into the upcoming weekend – expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs running around 90°. Tropical moisture will flow into the region from the Gulf, pushing 'feels like' temperatures closer to 100°, including for Father's Day. Rain chances may go up slightly for Sunday – though don't anticipate a washout. 
 
NEXT WEEK: The Bermuda ridge will push farther west through next week – this will push rain chances down a bit, but will likely push temperatures a little higher - highs will run into the lower and middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will likely run closer to 100-105° throughout the week.   
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Daily Storm Chance Continues

WEDNESDAY: More of the same expected to head into the mid-week. Expect another mix of clouds and sun with a chance of scattered showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Once again, a few of storms could be strong with gusty wind, lightning and heavy rainfall. 
 
THURSDAY:  Afternoon showers and storms will continue to be the flavor of the day with a mix of clouds and sun. Expect highs to work their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s with humidity levels remaining high through the day.  
 



EXTENDED RANGE: Daily downpour chances will continue into the upcoming weekend – expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs running around 90°. Tropical moisture will flow into the region from the Gulf, pushing 'feels like' temperatures closer to 100°. 
 
TROPICS: Strong wind shear and dry air across much of deep tropics continue to keep the Atlantic quiet. The wind shear may lessen a bit in the western Caribbean through the latter half of the weekend that could allow a weak disturbance off central America try to develop. We’ll monitor it over the next few days, but as of now – nothing is expected to form in short order.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summer Storm Regime; Watching Tropics

TUESDAY: The typical June pattern will roll into Tuesday – expect a mix of clouds and sun through the day with the chance for scattered showers and storms flaring up during the afternoon hours. Highs will top on either side of 90° by a degree or two. Some of the storms could be strong with heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Storms may linger a bit into the evening – though most will fizzle out after sunset. Lows will dip into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: More of the same expected to head into the mid-week. Expect another mix of clouds and sun with a chance of scattered showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Once again, a few of storms could be strong with gusty wind, lightning and heavy rainfall.  
 
LATE WEEK: The open flow off the Gulf of Mexico will continue to usher in the moisture to help facilitate daily chances of showers and storms around the region. Expect highs around 90° with ‘feels like’ temperatures heading closer to 100° each afternoon. This will likely continue into the weekend, though an expanding ridge to the west may help to temper rain chances a bit into the early parts of the weekend. 
 
TROPICS: Strong wind shear and dry air across much of deep tropics continue to keep the Atlantic quiet. The wind shear may lessen a bit in the western Caribbean through the latter half of the weekend that could allow a weak disturbance off central America try to develop. We’ll monitor it over the next few days, but as of now – nothing is expected to form in short order.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Few Storms

A few scattered storms continue this afternoon. Some isolated flash flooding is possible, along with the potential for gusty wind, hail, and frequent lightning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy and muggy with highs in the 80s.

Showers and storms decrease this evening with morning lows in the 70s. This pattern continues through the weekend with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 along with his and miss storms on a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

Scattered Storms; Muggy

Starting out dry and muggy this morning, followed by a steamy afternoon. Highs warm to near 90, but due to the humidity it will feel closer to 100 degrees. Scattered storms develop, mainly after lunch time. Storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning. It will not rain constantly or everywhere, but be prepared for a passing storm at any point.

This pattern continues into next week with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s along with scattered showers, storms each day.

Michael Haynes

Weekend Steam

Hot, steamy weather continues... Our mid Summer-like pattern rolls along this weekend with highs in the 90s and heat index values near 100. A few spotty afternoon showers or storms are possible both days, but not a washout. Keep in mind, any storm that develops will have the potential to produce heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

No real change through next week; highs will run in the upper 80s to low 90 along with isolated to scattered storms on a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

Typical June Heat, Humidity, Storm Chances

FRIDAY: Quiet and clear to start off the day – expect mostly to partly sunny skies through the afternoon hours. As moisture begins to move back into the fold, a few isolated showers could flare up with the daytime heating. Outside of that, expect highs in the lower to middle 90s, feeling closer to 100°. Overnight, mostly clear skies and a light south breeze will keep temperatures up – around 70°. 


SATURDAY: Expect a typical June day across central Mississippi – mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 90s. Humidity levels will help to bolster a few hit and miss showers and storms. Expect 'feels like' temperatures to crest around or just above 100°. 
 
SUNDAY: A disturbance will sneak across the region, helping to spark a slightly better chance for afternoon downpours. Outside of that, more of the typical June fare with highs in the lower 90s, feeling closer to 100° amid mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
INTO NEXT WEEK: A front will sneak closer to the area – several disturbances will ride along the front, helping to facilitate chances for afternoon showers and storms through much of next week. Expect partly cloudy days away from any showers and storms with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s – lows in the lower 70s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx