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Late Spring Heat Wave

TUESDAY: The summer heat and humidity continue to hang on across the region through the day. Expect a mix of sun and clouds as highs soar to the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon. Humidity levels will push feels like temperatures well into the 90s this afternoon. Overnight, staying warm and muggy – clouds will thicken a bit as lows drop to the 70s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: The remnants of storm system will approach the area bringing a chance for a few showers and storms through the day. Outside of that, expect partly sunny skies with highs pushing their way to near 90°.  
 
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 
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Wet, Stormy Morning

Strong to severe storms continue to push across the state, producing heavy rain along with the potential for damaging straight line wind. The severe threat is limited but we can’t rule out the possibility for a few severe storms. A tornado watch continues until 10am for South Mississippi. Rain decreases in coverage throughout the morning followed by lingering hit and miss storms this afternoon; once again, a few strong storm are possible. The heat and humidity crank up next week as highs soar to near 90. Summer is just around the corner and it will certainly feel like it over the coming days.

Michael Haynes

Warm; Storms Sunday

The warming trend continues today as temperatures reach the middle 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. A few spotty storms develop later in the day followed by a round of storms Sunday morning with lingering hit and miss storms into the afternoon. There is a limited severe threat due to the potential for gusty wind and large hail. Also, expect heavy downpours; this is not a situation where it will rain constantly all day, but we will have do deal with periods of rain throughout the day Sunday.

Michael Haynes

Staying Summery; Storms Return By Sunday

THURSDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm near the region, but an increasing southerly flow will help to push in warmer and muggier air through the day. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s amid a mix of sun and clouds. A weak disturbance may kick off a shower or two, though most of the region will remain dry.   
 
FRIDAY: Expect a quiet end to the work week – though turning pretty toasty and muggy. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90° amid mostly to partly sunny skies. A stray shower can’t be ruled out, mainly east of I-55.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will continue to move farther east through into the upcoming weekend, flowing more moisture into the region. A few showers or storms could flare up, mainly south of I-20 on Saturday – but the better chance for storms will sneak back in by Sunday and Monday as a front pushes through the region. Highs will remain warm – well into the 80s, both days. Don’t anticipate a washout, but you may have dodge raindrops Sunday and Monday. We’ll trend warmer again by mid- next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Warmer & Muggier Trend Continues

WEDNESDAY: Our quiet weather pattern continues through the mid-portion of the week. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with warmer temperatures than the start of the week. Highs will top out in the middle 80s. A stray shower can’t be ruled out but most will be dry. We’ll trend clear overnight as lows drop to the 60s.  
 
THURSDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm near the region, but an increasing southerly flow will help to push in warmer and muggier air through the day. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s amid a mix of sun and clouds. Again, a shower or two can’t be ruled out, though the majority of the region will remain dry.   
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures gradually increase through the latter half of the week as southerly winds begin to pick up ahead of our next weather maker – that won’t make its presence known until Sunday. Expect highs to ramp up into the middle to upper 80s amid another ‘summer steam’ by the end of the work week. A few showers will be possible Saturday; a slightly better chance as a front approaches the area through Sunday and Monday, though, not a washout.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Quiet, Mild Tuesday; Warmer Days Ahead

TUESDAY: A continuation of quiet weather for all of central Mississippi; expect mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures. Highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s.  Clear and quiet conditions take us into the overnight period as lows drop into the 50s and lower 60s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: No rain? No problem. More drying time for our area rivers as they continue to rise as recent rainfall filters through their basins. Expect mostly sunny skies with warmer temperatures, sneaking into the middle 80s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will remain in control of our weather pattern through the majority of week ahead. Temperatures gradually increase through the latter half of the week as southerly winds begin to pick up ahead of our next weather maker – that won’t make its presence known until Sunday. Expect highs to ramp up into the middle to upper 80s amid another ‘summer steam’ by the end of the work week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

High and Dry This Week

MONDAY: A quiet start to the work week across central Mississippi; a few patches of fog possible to start the day off will give way to mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures. Highs will top out in the 70s to near 80°.  Clear and quiet conditions take us into the overnight period as lows sink into the 50s. 
 
TUESDAY: Expect another quiet and rain-free day as sunshine will push our morning 50s to near 80° by afternoon – seasonably mild for mid-May.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will remain in control of our weather pattern through the majority of week ahead. Temperatures will gradually increase through the latter half of the week as southerly winds begin to pick up ahead of our next weather maker – that won’t make its presence known until Sunday. Expect highs to ramp up into the middle to upper 80s amid another ‘summer steam’ by the end of the work week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Improving Weather

Improving weather for Mother's Day. The main area of rain and storms is shifting into Southeast Mississippi where flash flooding and a few strong storms will be possible this morning. For us, hit and miss remnant showers throughout the morning followed by a few peaks of sunshine this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s. The work week starts out dry and pleasant with highs near 80 and morning lows in the 50s. Rain chances remain low through midweek, finally giving us a chance to dry out.

Michael Haynes

Strong Storms Possible

Expect periods of rain and storms today; it will not be a constant washout, but you will have to dodge storms today into Sunday morning. Storms will be capable of producing gusty wind, hail, heavy downpours, along with a low end threat for a brief tornado. A Flash Flood Watch continues until 1pm Sunday. The bulk of the rain will be out of here for Mother's Day afternoon, followed by gradual clearing and highs in the upper 70s and decreasing humidity.

Michael Haynes

Stormier Pattern Ahead

WEDNESDAY: The start of the day will be quiet but expect increasing humidity levels and chances for showers and storms. A gusty strong storm or two can’t be ruled out. Outside of that, a mix of sun and clouds will still yield highs in the middle to upper 80s. We’ll keep a chance for showers and storms in the forecast into the evening hours as lows drop to the upper 60s and lower 70s. 
 
THURSDAY: Our next big weather maker makes its way into the region, bringing a chance for showers and storms through the afternoon and evening hours. A few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning. Highs will still manage the lower to middle 80s ahead of the storms flaring up over the area. We’ll keep the chance for storms in the forecast after sunset with lows near 70°. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The latter half of the week continues to feature rounds of showers and storms moving across the area. The waves continue to move through for Friday and through the weekend, heavy rain and the potential for flooding will become an issue. Rainfall amounts could total 2-4", with locally heavier amounts. Highs will stay in the upper 70s and lower 80s until we can trend a bit drier into early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx