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Lower Humidity Friday, Saturday; Staying Toasty

FRIDAY: A few areas of haze and fog possible to start off the day, gradually giving way to sunshine to round out the short work week. Expect highs to top out in the upper 80s to near 90. Northerly breezes will usher in slightly drier air into the region. Drier air will push lows into the middle 60s by early Saturday morning under mostly clear skies.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Drier air will win out most of the weekend; a mild start to Saturday morning will still yield a toasty afternoon. Highs will work their way back to the lower 90s. Moisture will begin to sneak back in as winds turn southerly by Sunday – but still a solid day, highs will top out in the lower 90s under a mostly to partly sunny sky.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will loosely hold on through the start of the new work week – highs will stay in the lower 90s; lows near 70. Each day will feature a mix of sun and clouds with a chance for a hit or miss storm. High pressure will begin to break down late in the week, opening the region up to higher chances for showers and storms. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Few Afternoon Storms Thursday

THURSDAY: The ridge will finally lose its grip over the region – while it’ll stay warm, we’ll begin to introduce a few storm chances by the end of the day. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun. A gusty storm or two can’t be ruled out by severe weather isn’t likely.  
 
FRIDAY: Expect areas of fog to be in place to start the day, gradually giving way to sunshine to round out the short work week. Expect highs to top out in the upper 80s to near 90. Northerly breezes will usher in slightly drier air into the region.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The drier air winning out its place over the region will last into parts of the weekend ahead. Saturday will likely by dry – starting in the 60s, pushing up to near 90° by the afternoon. Humidity levels will begin to increase heading into the early portions of next week, highs will sneak back into the lower 90s, with chances for a few hit and miss storms sneaking back in as well.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Hazy, Hot, Humid Wednesday; Few Storms Late Thursday

WEDNESDAY: The ridge of high pressure will re-assert itself for one last round of heat locally – highs will top out in the lower, to a few, middle 90s amid a mostly to partly sunny sky. We’ll remain quiet overnight with partly clear skies and lows in the upper 60s to near 70. 
 
THURSDAY: The ridge will finally lose its grip over the region – while it’ll stay warm, we’ll begin to introduce a few storm chances by the end of the day. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our persistent ridge of high pressure loses its fight by the latter parts of the week, leading to slightly cooler air and increased chances for the showers and storms by Thursday. Severe weather isn’t likely, but a few gusty storms can’t be ruled out. Highs by the latter half of the week will be in the upper 80s to near 90°. Another high pressure area will move in by the weekend, boosting highs into the 90s and keeping rain chances low, but not zero.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Wave Continues; Rain Chances Increase Late Week

TUESDAY: As everyone heads back to work after the long weekend, expect the heat and humidity to stick around underneath the ridge of high pressure parked over the southeast. Morning 70s will rebound into the lower, and a few, middle 90s by afternoon. Partly clear skies overnight will let temperatures to drop into the lower 70s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: The ridge of high pressure will re-assert itself for one last round of big time heat locally – highs will top out in the lower to middle 90s amid a mostly to partly sunny sky. We’ll remain quiet overnight with partly clear skies and lows in the upper 60s to near 70. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our persistent ridge of high pressure will begin to lose its fight by the latter parts of the week, leading to slightly cooler air and increased chances for the showers and storms by Thursday. Severe weather isn’t likely, but a few gusty storms can’t be ruled out. Highs by the latter half of the week will be in the upper 80s to near 90°. Another high pressure area will move in by the weekend, boosting highs into the 90s and keeping rain chances low, but not zero.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summery Heat, Mugginess Continues

MEMORIAL DAY: To round out the long weekend, expect more the same of what we’ve seen in the past several days – sunshine will mix with clouds as highs work their way back to the lower 90s; feeling closer to the upper 90s. We’ll remain quiet overnight – lows will fall to the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
TUESDAY: As everyone heads back to work after the long weekend, expect the heat and humidity to stick around underneath the ridge of high pressure parked over the southeast. Morning 70s will rebound into the lower and middle 90s by afternoon.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our persistent ridge of high pressure will hold itself through Wednesday – but will begin to lose its fight by the latter parts of the week, leading to slightly cooler air and increased chances for the showers and storms by Thursday. Severe weather isn’t likely, but a few gusty storms can’t be ruled out. Highs by the latter half of the week will be in the upper 80s to near 90°. Another high pressure area will move in by the weekend, boosting highs into the 90s and keeping rain chances low, but not zero.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Hot Memorial Day

The hot weather continues through Memorial Day... Another clear, dry, and muggy morning across Central and South Mississippi. Temperatures are running near 70. A quick warmup today and highs reach the low to middle 90s; between 90 and 93 for most spots. For Memorial Day, once again hot and partially cloudy; a few widely spaced storms aren't out of the question, but the chance for rain at any given location is very low.

Michael Haynes

Heat Cranks Up Into Holiday Weekend

FRIDAY: After morning clouds and patches of fog break, expect another round of hot, summery sunshine to take us round out the work and school week. Highs will work their way back into the lower 90s, feeling like the upper 90s, thanks to the humidity. Overnight – partly clear skies with a few patches of fog possible by morning; lows will drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Our late Spring heat wave will crank up throughout the weekend; expect more of the same though, with morning clouds giving way to sunshine fairly quickly. Highs will push their way into the lower and middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will near 100° at times.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our ridge of high pressure will continue through Memorial Day and the start of the short work week for many with highs in the middle 90s. Expect a few more clouds in the skies Monday, breaking into more sunshine again by Tuesday. By the end of the week, the heat will dial back a few clicks as the ridge of high pressure begins to break down – this will bring up chances for showers and storms to return.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Cranks Up Into Holiday Weekend

FRIDAY: After morning clouds and patches of fog break, expect another round of hot, summery sunshine to take us round out the work and school week. Highs will work their way back into the lower 90s, feeling like the upper 90s, thanks to the humidity. Overnight – partly clear skies with a few patches of fog possible by morning; lows will drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Our late Spring heat wave will crank up throughout the weekend; expect more of the same though, with morning clouds giving way to sunshine fairly quickly. Highs will push their way into the lower and middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will near 100° at times.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our ridge of high pressure will continue through Memorial Day and the start of the short work week for many with highs in the middle 90s. Expect a few more clouds in the skies Monday, breaking into more sunshine again by Tuesday. By the end of the week, the heat will dial back a few clicks as the ridge of high pressure begins to break down – this will bring up chances for showers and storms to return.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Heat Continues To Build Into Holiday Weekend

THURSDAY: After early Thursday clouds, expect mostly sunny skies with highs pushing into the lower 90s by the afternoon hours. Feels like temperatures will approach the upper 90s. Overnight, skies will clear for a bit before another batch of clouds and fog attempts to develop prior to sunrise. Lows will fall to the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
FRIDAY: After morning clouds break, expect another round of hot, summery sunshine to take us round out the work and school week. Highs will work their way back into the lower 90s, feeling like the upper 90s, thanks to the humidity.    
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: An expansive ridge of high pressure will move over the southeast, keeping substantial rain chances away into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This will also push temperatures deeper into the 90s amid July and August humidity levels – making feels like temperatures near 100° at times. The ridge may hold firm, with its heat and humidity, through mid-next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Memorial Day Weekend Heat Wave

WEDNESDAY: The remnants of storm system will approach the area, bringing a chance for a few showers and storms by the afternoon. Outside of that, expect partly cloudy skies with highs pushing their way to near 90°. Overnight, clearing skies will cloud back up after midnight, a few patches of fog will be possible with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.   
  
THURSDAY: After a few patches of fog early Thursday, expect mostly sunny skies with highs pushing into the lower to, a few, middle 90s by the afternoon hours. Feels like temperatures will approach the upper 90s.   
  
EXTENDED FORECAST: A expansive ridge of high pressure in the upper levels will move over the southeast, keeping substantial rain chances away through the remainder of the work week and into the upcoming holiday weekend. This will also push temperatures deeper into the 90s amid July and August humidity levels – making feels like temperatures near 100° at times.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx