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Few Storms Wednesday; Severe Weather Possible Overnight

WEDNESDAY: For the majority of your Wednesday, the weather will just be warm and breezy. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs pushing into the lower and middle 80s. Winds will get aggressive, with gusts pushing 20-30 mph. A few storms may flare up during the afternoon hours; while many of the “trick-or-treat” hours, remain quiet and dry. After 10-11 PM, storm chances will begin to go up from west to east as cold front pushes into the area.  
 
THURSDAY: Storms will likely impact the region through the start of Thursday; some of which could be strong to severe. The main risk coming from strong winds and localized flooding, but a brief spin-up tornado and hail can’t be ruled out. We advise everyone remain weather aware through Thursday morning. Highs will top out in the 60s to near 70; dropping late in the day a second front pushes through. Lows will drop into the 40s by early Friday. 
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Expect clouds to gradually clear through Friday evening as our storm system exits to the east. Highs will stay in the middle 60s Friday – rebounding with mostly sunny skies by Friday to near 70°. A few showers are possible Sunday and Monday ahead of our next storm system due into the region by late Monday into Tuesday. Highs will make their way back into the middle to upper 70s ahead of the next storm threat.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet Tuesday; Midweek Strong Storms Likely

TUESDAY: A quiet day overall, similar to your Monday – expect zones of fog to start off, lifting by mid-morning. Outside of that, expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs pushing back into the lower to middle 80s. Overnight, partly clear skies and a southerly breeze will keep temperatures warmer, in the 60s.  
 
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN?: For the majority of your Wednesday, the weather will just be warm and breezy. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs pushing into the lower and middle 80s. Winds will get aggressive, with gusts pushing 20-30 mph. A few storms may flare up during the afternoon hours; while many of the “trick-or-treat” hours, remain quiet and dry. After 10-11 PM, storm chances will begin to go up from west to east as cold front pushes into the area.  
 
THURSDAY AND BEYOND: Storms will likely impact the region through the start of Thursday; some of which could be strong to severe. The main risk coming from strong winds and localized flooding, but a brief spin-up tornado and hail can’t be ruled out. We advise everyone remain weather aware through Thursday morning. As the front pushes through, the temperatures will drop out too. 80s will transition to 60s for highs to round out the work week. Our next chance for showers won’t re-emerge until early next week. 

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

Tracking Midweek Storms

The week is beginning dry and warm; highs reach the upper 70s to low 80s today and middle 80s Tuesday. 

We are tracking our next storm system that will arrive late Wednesday into Thursday; fortunately, the latest model trends are indicating the widespread rain will hold off until late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, which is great news for Halloween activities. Keep in mind, isolated showers are a possibility earlier in the evening, which is something to watch especially if we have lightning. As the main line of storms pushes in, conditions will be conducive for some storms to become severe with the potential for damaging wind, a brief spinup tornado, and flash flooding. 

For the remainder of the week, cooler and drier weather returns through Sunday.

Michael Haynes

Warm Sunday

Patchy areas of fog early this morning, followed by dry and warmer weather throughout the day. Temperatures are starting out in the 50s and will warm quickly as the wind switches around from the south; highs soar to the low and middle 80s under a good supply of sunshine. 

We remain warm through midweek ahead of our next storm system that's set to arrive Wednesday, leading to widespread rain either late Wednesday afternoon or night. We are also tracking a threat for strong to potentially severe storms. In terms of Halloween activities, exact timing remains in question so check back for updates as confidence increases over the next 24 hours.

Michael Haynes

Dry, Pleasant Weekend

Starting out dry and cool this morning with temperatures in the 40s. For today, lots of sunshine and very pleasant; afternoon temperatures hold in the in upper 60s to lower 70s along with low humidity. A warming trend begins Sunday as highs reach the low to middle 80s.

We remain warm through Halloween ahead of a system that will bring a round of rain and storms by Wednesday afternoon into the night, including the possibility for strong to severe storms. Bottom line, if your community is Trick or Treating this Wednesday, there is a very real treat for rain.

Michael Haynes

Clouds Slow To Clear Friday; Sunshine For Upcoming Weekend

FRIDAY: Clouds will be stubborn to round out the work week in central Mississippi. A few showers may linger behind our rain maker early Friday, but generally, we’ll trend drier. Clouds will hold temperatures down in the lower to middle 60s. Gradually, after sunset, clouds will thin out as lows drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: After a dreary end to the work week; expect the weekend to be fantastic – Saturday will feature mostly to partly sunny skies with highs mainly in the 70s; Sunday, we’ll get into the upper 70s and lower 80s, ahead of our next front. Overnight will be in the 40s and 50s mainly. A passive cold front will push through late Sunday, ushering in a slightly milder air mass for the start of the work week.  
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Behind our mainly dry front late Sunday, expect a cooler start to the week. Highs out in the lower 70s with an abundance of sunshine. 40s to lower 50s will greet you early Tuesday ahead of a warm up into the middle 70s.  As of now, Halloween now looks a little iffy with partly cloudy skies through the day, rain chances will may begin to increase by the end of the day as cold front approaches the region. Temperatures will top out near 80°. lows in the lower to middle 50s. Clouds and rain chances continue into the early parts of Thursday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Dreary End To The Work Week; Nicer Weekend Ahead

THURSDAY: Grab the umbrellas as you head out the door for your Thursday. Our next storm system will approach the region, spreading rain showers over the area. Rainfall totals will be between ½ to 2”. Rain could be heavy at times, but we don’t expect severe weather. Temperatures will likely begin near 60°, dropping into the middle to upper 50s by the end of the afternoon. Rain start to taper off through the evening hours.  
 
FRIDAY: Clouds will be stubborn to round out the work week in central Mississippi. A few showers may linger behind our rain maker early Friday, but generally, we’ll trend drier. Clouds will hold temperatures down in the lower to middle 60s. Gradually, after sunset, clouds will thin out as lows drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Clouds will break for more periods of sunshine through the weekend and into next week. Expect highs to rebound into the upper 60s and lower 70s Saturday; lower to middle 70s Sunday ahead of a passive front that will knock highs back a few notches to start off the new week.  As of now, Halloween looks to be mainly dry with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will top out in the lower 70s, lows in the lower to middle 50s.  

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

Cooler Than Normal; Unsettled Days Ahead

TUESDAY: A cool start to your day, but not as chilly as Monday morning. Expect, overall, not a bad day, though there will be more clouds to contend with. A shower or two can’t be ruled out mainly south of I-20. Temperatures will remain below normal, mainly in the lower to middle 70s. Skies will clear a bit overnight as lows drop back into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: A lull in the activity, clouds will break for periods of sun to start the day, trending back to clouds by the afternoon. We’ll mention a shower or two late in the day ahead of our next storm system. Highs will top, again, in the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Grab the umbrellas heading out the door for Thursday. Our next storm system will bring showers, a few rumbles of thunder on the onset and another blast of chilly air. Highs on Thursday may struggle to hit 60°. The system will begin to exit Friday, though clouds may hold along with a chance for morning showers. Temperatures will remain well below normal, in the upper 50s and lower 60s. We’ll try to rebound back into the 70s by the weekend.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Cool Weather Continues

After a cold start we are warmer this afternoon with temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 under a mix of sun and clouds. Morning lows will run in the 40s the next two nights.

Rain returns Wednesday night into Thursday; in fact, Thursday looks like a cold, wet day with periods of rain and highs in the 50s.

Longer term, temperatures remain below average through the weekend and likely into next week.

Michael Haynes

Pleasant Days, Chilly Nights

A cool October morning; temperatures are starting out in the upper 40s and low 50s along with a chilly north breeze. Lots of sunshine today as the cool weather continues; we hold in the 60s along with low humidity and a cool north breeze. Lows plummet to the upper 30s and low 40s Monday morning, followed by another dry and seasonably pleasant day. 

Dry through Tuesday, then rain chances increase over the second half of next week as temperatures remain below average.

Michael Haynes