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Strong Storms Possible

Starting out dry this morning, but hit and miss showers develop this afternoon in advance of a strong cold front. As the front pushes across the state this evening, a line of strong to severe storms will move through; storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, large hail, and heavy rain. The tornado threat is low, but we can't completely rule out the possibility for a brief spin-up tornado. Turning sharply colder tonight into Sunday; lows dip into the 40s early Sunday morning, then we hold in the 50s tomorrow afternoon. 

Michael Haynes

Warm Friday, Saturday; Storms Loom for Late Saturday

FRIDAY: Clouds will continue to mix with sunshine to round out the work week – expect highs to rebound from the 40s and 50s early to the middle 70s by the afternoon hours. A shower or two could be possible, but don’t expect many people to get wet.  
 
SATURDAY: Clouds will be in place to start off the day amid a southerly breeze, flowing in warmth and moisture ahead of a front. A few sunny breaks will be possible during the afternoon hours with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. Scattered storms will develop along a front that will usher in cooler air for Sunday. A few of storms could be gusty with hail with the most intense cells late Saturday afternoon into the evening hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the front, highs by Sunday will likely hold in the upper 50s to lower 60s as the cooler air pushes in. Behind the front, we’ll slowly warm back up into next week, but generally, expect cooler than average temperatures to start off April.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet, Warm Thursday; Storms Return Into Weekend

THURSDAY: High pressure will begin to lose its grip on central Mississippi as it shifts farther east. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the middle to upper 70s as winds turn southerly. Clouds will thicken late as lows attempt to drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
FRIDAY: Clouds will continue to mix with sunshine to round out the work week – expect highs to rebound from the 40s and 50s early to the middle 70s by the afternoon hours. A shower or two could be possible, but don’t expect many people to get wet.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain will generally hold off until later Saturday as a cold front moves toward the region. There will likely be plenty of dry hours for Saturday, but expect Saturday night into Sunday morning to be wet as the front pushes through. A few of the storms could be gusty as they roll through, but the overall severe threat is low. Highs by Sunday will likely hold in the upper 50s to lower 60s as the cooler air pushes in. Behind the front, we’ll slowly warm back up into next week, but generally, expect cooler than average temperatures to start off April.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Seasonable Wednesday; Rain, Storms Return By Weekend

WEDNESDAY: After a chilly start to your morning – we'll see a nice rebound to the upper 60s and lower 70s amid mostly sunny skies through the afternoon hours. Expect mainly clear skies overnight with lows in the middle to upper 40s.  
 
THURSDAY: High pressure will begin to lose its grip on central Mississippi as it shifts farther east. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the middle to upper 70s as winds turn southerly.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Clouds will begin to thicken for your Friday with a chance of a late day shower or two – mainly west of I-55. We’ll stay warm, in the middle to upper 70s. Rain will generally hold off until later Saturday as a cold front moves toward the region. Expect Saturday night into Sunday morning to be wet as the front pushes through. Highs by Sunday will likely hold in the upper 50s to lower 60s as the cooler air pushes in. Behind the front, we’ll slowly warm back up into next week, but generally, expect cooler than average temperatures to start off April.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Clouds & Sun Tuesday; Trending Warmer Ahead

TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds expected for today across central Mississippi. After a cool start in the 40s, we’ll manage the 60s by the afternoon hours amid cool northerly breeze. We’ll remain quiet and clear overnight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: After a chilly start to your morning – we'll see a nice rebound to the upper 60s and lower 70s amid mostly sunny skies through the afternoon hours. Expect mainly clear skies overnight with lows in the middle to upper 40s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  High pressure will hold firm into Thursday, pushing highs in the 70s amid mostly sunny skies. Clouds will thicken with a chance for an afternoon shower or two by Friday. Showers and storm chances increase by Saturday afternoon as another cold front pushes into the region. Highs will drop from the 70s to the 60s by Sunday and Monday as the storms exit. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Storms At Times Monday; Quiet, Brighter Days Ahead

MONDAY: A cold front will sweep through the region to start off the new work and school week. Expect a scattering of showers and storms; a few could be feisty with gusty winds and hail amid heavy rain and lightning. Highs will still manage the middle to upper 70s. Skies will begin to clear through the late afternoon; as we drop back into the middle to upper 40s by early Tuesday. 
 
TUESDAY: Sunshine returns in full for Tuesday. After a cool start in the 40s, we’ll manage the middle to upper 60s by the afternoon hours amid cool northerly breeze. We’ll remain quiet and clear overnight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  High pressure will hold firm throughout the majority of the work week. Wednesday and Thursday will feature highs in the 70s amid mostly sunny skies. Clouds will thicken with a chance for an afternoon shower or two by Friday. Showers and storm chances increase by Saturday afternoon as another cold front pushes into the region. Highs will drop from the 70s to the 60s by Sunday as the storms exit. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Another Warm Afternoon

Starting out in the upper 40s a low 50s this morning along with areas of clouds. A few showers are possible in the Delta, but rain chances remain low throughout the day. Otherwise, periods of clouds and warm with highs in the 70s. Scattered showers and storms arrive Monday; given the hit and miss nature of the storms, it will not rain constantly or everywhere, but any storm that does develop will have the potential to produce brief downpours, gusty wind, and hail especially in South Mississippi. Overall, temperatures remain above average this week.

Michael Haynes

Cool Morning, Warm Afternoon

A pleasant weekend ahead.... Starting out dry and cool this morning with temperatures in the 40s. A nice warmup by afternoon as highs surge into the 70s. Meaning, great weather for The Hal's St. Paddy's Parade and events in Jackson. Rain chances increase late Sunday into Monday; scattered storms arrive Monday morning with hit and miss showers/storms into the afternoon. A few strong storms are possible in South Mississippi, but the overall severe threat is low.

Michael Haynes

All Green For St. Paddy's Parade & Festival

FRIDAY: After a cool start, expect mostly sunny skies to round out the work week. Morning 40s will give way to the upper 60s and lower 70s by the afternoon hours as high pressure holds firm over the region. A few clouds may sneak back overnight – but most of the night will be clear and quiet; lows will drop into the lower 40s.  
 
SATURDAY: The annual St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival looks to have stellar weather – morning 40s will give way to afternoon 70s with a mix of sunshine and clouds. If you have plans to come downtown early, have a jacket – you'll shed it through the afternoon. Rain will not be an issue Saturday.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure continues to push farther east, allowing for moisture to stream back into central Mississippi. Chances for rain begin go upward into the late Sunday; more so for Monday as a storm system drops into the region. We’ll be watching for the possibility for a few strong storms by that point in time. Behind that, expect a drop in temperatures by Tuesday as skies clear – highs will be in the lower to middle 60s; rebounding to the upper 60s by Wednesday. Another round of storms may be in the offing by Thursday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Quiet, Seasonable Weather Continues; Rain Returns Early Next Week

THURSDAY: Behind a weak front, our weather turn quiet and clear once again. A few patches of fog possible north of I-20 early; other than that, expect mainly sunny skies with highs rebounding to the upper 60s and lower 70s. Overnight – clear skies will allow for temperatures to fall back into the upper 30s and lower 40s.  
 
FRIDAY: After a cool start, expect mostly sunny skies to round out the work week. Morning 40s will give way to the upper 60s and lower 70s by the afternoon hours as high pressure holds firm over the region.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Into the weekend, though more clouds will roll in Saturday, we’ll remain dry and mild. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s. Chances for rain begin go upward into the late Sunday; more so for Monday as a storm system drops into the region. We’ll be watching for the possibility for a few strong storms by that point in time. Behind that, expect a drop in temperatures by Tuesday as skies clear – highs will be in the lower to middle 60s; rebounding to the upper 60s by Wednesday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx