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Strong Storms Possible

Seasonably hot and humid weather continues through the end of this week and the weekend... Starting out in the 70s along with lots of sunshine. For today, a mix of sun and clouds this morning followed by a scattering of showers and storms by the afternoon and evening. Any storm that does develop will be capable of producing gusty wind, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning. This pattern continues through the weekend, featuring hot days and muggy nights along with hit a miss showers and storms each afternoon.

Michael Haynes

Typical June Heat, Humidity, Storms

TUESDAY: After starting off in the 70s; expect summer heat to crank up through the day – getting back to the upper 80s and lower 90s through the afternoon. Yet another round of showers and storms may develop through the latter half of the day and could produce a strong storm or two. Lows will drop into the 70s, while there will still be a risk for a storm during overnight period. 
 
WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds will take us through the day – weak high pressure to the east of the region will flow in muggy Gulf air. Highs will manage the upper 80s and lower 90s with a chance for a few afternoon downpours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: While high pressure will build over the region through mid-week, tempering rain chances a bit, expect a daily opportunity for a few storms to develop with the daytime heating. Highs will generally top out near 90°, lows near 70. As the ridge breaks down a bit through the weekend ahead, rain chances will also take a slightly upward trend.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

More Heat; Rain Chances Increasing

Another hot, steamy day ahead. Once again, highs reach the low to middle 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. And due to the humidity, it will feel closer to 100. A complex of showers and storms arrives late tonight and early Monday. Some storms could become strong to severe in Northwest Mississippi with the potential for gusty wind and large hail. For Monday, mostly cloudy along with lingering morning showers.

Michael Haynes

Storms Ending; Heat Cranks Up

THURSDAY: Expect lingering showers and storms to start the day off as our overnight storm system continues to exit the region. Expect clouds to break for sunshine amid highs working their way into the lower 90s, feels like temperatures will push toward 100°. Widely spaced storms may flare up by the afternoon hours. Storms will fizzle after sunset as we drop into the middle 70s. 
 
FRIDAY: Heat and humidity will continue to be common place for the end of the work week. Highs will skyrocket into the middle 90s, feels like temperatures nearing 105°. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a few afternoon downpours to dodge. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. As the ridge begins to break down early next week, expect another uptick in rain chances by Monday as temperatures begin to ease back a few notches.  

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

Heat, Humidity Wednesday; Storms Possible Late

WEDNESDAY: Rain chances will ease back a little bit through your Wednesday – to around 30%, and heat will crank up a bit. Amid a mix of sunshine and clouds, highs will work their way into the lower to, a few, middle 90s. Feels like temperature will make a run toward the 100° mark through the afternoon. Overnight, clouds will thicken – leading to a chance for scattered storms after midnight, a few of the storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and hail being the primary risks.  
 
THURSDAY: A complex of storm may drop in across the state to start of the day – this may bring a heavy rain and wind threat to the region. Behind that, sunshine will break out with a few more scattered storms developing by the afternoon amid highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. As the ridge begins to break down early next week, expect another uptick in rain chances by Monday as temperatures begin to ease back a few notches. 

Heat, Humidity, Scattered Storms Continue

TUESDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat –  another round of sporadic showers and storms develop at times through the day. While storm chances will be lower Tuesday than for Monday, chances will remain overall elevated. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90°. Overnight, rain chances diminish – under partly clear skies, lows will fall to the lower to middle 70s. 
 
WEDNESDAY: Rain chances will ease back a little bit through your Wednesday – to around 30%, and heat will crank up a bit. Amid a mix of sunshine and clouds, highs will work their way into the lower to, a few, middle 90s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A few more weak disturbances will keep rain chances elevated through Thursday. Impacts will feature heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Eventually, high pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up. Feels like temperatures by the weekend could be approaching 105°. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summery Storm Pattern Ahead

MONDAY: Our second disturbance in a familiar summery pattern will begin to head toward central Mississippi through the afternoon hours. Expect morning zones of fog to lift amid a mix of clouds of sunshine through the day. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s. A scattering of showers and storms will develop with heavy downpours and lightning as the disturbance moves into the region. Storms will subside after sunset as lows drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
TUESDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat – expect more of the same; while storm chances may be slightly lower Tuesday than for Monday, chances will remain overall elevated. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to near 90°. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A series of weak disturbances will continue to parade across the region over the next several days. This will kick up a daily chance for scattered showers and storms that will feature heavy rain, lightning and few gusts of wind. High pressure will nose its way in through the latter half of the week and into the upcoming weekend, bringing rain chances back down and cranking the heat back up.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Rain Chances Increasing

A warm and humid Father's Day... The weekend heat continues today for Father's Day. Highs reach the upper 80s to near 90 under a mix of sun and clouds. A few passing storms arrive late this afternoon and evening followed higher rain chances as we get into the work week. We're not expecting a washout on any given day, but we will have to dodge isolated to scattered storms a daily basis.

Michael Haynes

Summery Heat, Humidity Returns

FRIDAY: A cool start to the day in the 50s will give way to the highs in the 80s by the afternoon hours. High pressure will hold over the region, keeping clouds away and sunshine in full force. Humidity levels will stay in check through the morning hours, but quickly return through the afternoon and evening hours. Lows will only fall to the upper 60s and lower 70s. 
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Summery heat and humidity will quickly return through the Father’s Day weekend across central Mississippi as high pressure continues to build farther east. Expect highs to top out in the lower 90s – feeling like the middle to upper 90s. A few showers or storms can’t be ruled out but no washouts are expected.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our weather pattern turns a bit more muddled into next week as a more typically summer pattern takes hold. Expect daily chances for scattered showers and storms as weak disturbances push across the region each day. The entire day may not be a washout but you’ll likely need to keep an umbrella handy for occasional rounds of downpours. Highs will generally be near 90°, lows near 70°. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Summery Heat, Humidity Crank Up By Weekend Ahead

THURSDAY: In the wake of our second June ‘cool front’ in a week, humidity levels will remain in check again as we head through the day. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs rebounding to the lower to middle 80s after starting off in the lower 60s. We’ll turn cool and clear overnight as lows drop into the 50s by early Friday. 
 
FRIDAY: A cool start to the day in the 50s will give way to the highs in the 80s by the afternoon hours. High pressure will hold over the region, keeping clouds away and sunshine in full force. Humidity levels will stay in check through the morning hours, but quickly return through the afternoon and evening hours.
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure moves farther east, pulling moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico, quickly turning muggy and hot. Highs will rocket back to the upper 80s and lower 90s, overnights in the lower 70s with scattered showers and storms will be possible by the weekend and early next week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx