The Saharan dust concentrations, while much lower, still are present in the skies – contributing to reduced air quality and an uptick in allergy symptoms. This will likely continue through much of the week ahead across central Mississippi.
MONDAY: Starting back to work on Monday will feature more heat and humidity over central Mississippi; expect variably cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Feels like temperatures will likely crest near 100 degrees by the afternoon hours. A few storms will develop amid the daytime heating; generally fizzling after sunset as lows drop into the 70s.
TUESDAY: Expect more the same as inch closer to the end of June; a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the lower 90s amid a chance for a few afternoon showers and storms. Storms will fade after sunset as temperatures slowly ease into the 70s by early Wednesday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A typical, summery pattern will continue through mid-week with an opportunity for afternoon showers and storms amid a mix of clouds and sunshine. Highs will top out in the 90s, lows in the 70s. By late week and into the Independence Day holiday weekend, an upper low will move over the Gulf States, upticking chances for rain and storms amid clouds amid highs in the 80s to near 90.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 2020
June 29, 2020
June 26, 2020
Hazy, Dusty Skies Friday
FRIDAY: Our messy pattern of heightened storm chances begins to diminish as the Saharan dust plume begins to move over the region. Morning showers will continue to diminish in coverage, though a few afternoon storms can't be ruled out. Skies will be hazy and variably cloudy as highs get closer to normal again, in the middle and upper 80s. The dust particles may cause some to have a flare up of allergies and may have impacts for those with breathing ailments amid lowered air quality through the day.
WEEKEND PLANNER: As the dust begins to disperse through the weekend, our typical summer weather pattern will re-emerge as well. Expect the hazy skies to stick around – outside of that, turning hot and humid and chances for afternoon storms both Saturday and Sunday. Highs Saturday will top out in the 80s; lower 90s by Sunday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The overall dust concentration will continue to disperse into next week, but there still a low concentration in the atmosphere through much of next week. In general – a typical summer pattern will take hold through much of next week with a mix of clouds and sun each day, highs in the 90s; lows in the 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 25, 2020
Scattered Storms Thursday; Hazy Skies This Weekend
THURSDAY: Yet another round of scattered storms will be possible around central Mississippi – so keep the umbrellas handy once again. Storm risks increase through the day amid a variably cloudy skies and highs in the 80s. A few of the storms could, once again, feature strong elements with gusty wind and hail amid the downpours and frequent lightning. Storms will tend to fade after sunset with lows in the 60s and 70s.
FRIDAY: Our messy pattern of heightened storm chances begins to diminish as the Saharan dust plume begins to move over the region. Expect a few showers and storms to develop through the day. Skies will be hazy and variably cloudy as highs get closer to normal again, in the middle and upper 80s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The plume of Saharan dust will flow into the area – causing concern with visibility, air quality and could cause issues for people with breathing ailments into the weekend. Amid the hazy skies, highs will still manage the upper 80s and lower 90s through the weekend. Each day will feature an opportunity for scattered showers and storms – though the dust may act as cap to hold back storms from developing until the latter parts of the afternoon. The dust will gradually disperse through next week as the daily storm regime continues.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 22, 2020
Periodic Rain, Storms Likely This Week
An unsettled weather pattern has returned to the region in the wake of quiet weather that has taken us through the past two weeks. In this pattern, rain and storms will be more likely amid the steamy air.
MONDAY: While the morning hours will generally remain dry, as the heating of the day comes into play, expect scattered showers and storms to develop around the region. Outside of any storms, expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies and warm temperatures, near 90. Storms that develop could have gusty winds, hail and frequent lightning. Storms will tend to fade after sunset as lows fall into the lower to middle 70s.
TUESDAY: Expect another uptick in scattered to numerous showers and storms through the afternoon hours. Clouds over the region may hold temperatures back to the middle to upper 80s. Humidity levels remaining high amid the approach of a boundary to the north will help spark the storms. These storms may have staying power after sunset, continuing into early Wednesday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Scattered storms will continue with heavy rain, gusty wind and frequent lightning Wednesday and Thursday – both day featuring highs in the 80s. A plume of Saharan dust will flow into the area from the south – bringing rain chances down along with visibility and air quality through late week. Amid the hazy skies, highs will still manage the lower 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 18, 2020
Summer Mugginess Returns This Weekend
THURSDAY: Temperatures continue to ratchet up gradually – sneaking into the upper 80s and lower 90s by the afternoon hours. Humidity levels will also ratchet up slightly Thursday, introducing a chance for an isolated storm to bubble up during the afternoon hours. Any storms that flare up will likely fizzle quickly after sunset as lows drop to the middle to upper 60s.
FRIDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm over the region to round out the work week. Expect mostly sunny skies as temperatures to climb into the lower 90s by the afternoon hours. With the addition of slightly higher humidity, feels like temperatures will run in the middle 90s. A stray shower is possible, but most of the region will remain dry.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As high pressure begins to backtrack over the eastern US, the upper disturbance off the Carolina coast will begin to make progress offshore – opening the flow pattern to becoming more progressive again. Expect temperatures, under the ridge of high pressure, to work their way into the lower to middle 90s. Feels like temperatures may crest above 100° through the Father’s Day weekend. As the high pressure ridge builds farther east – muggier air from the Gulf will bring back more scattered storms to the region by early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 17, 2020
Trending Warmer and Muggier
WEDNESDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm near central Mississippi, keeping the weather quiet and dry through mid-week. Expect sunshine to fill the skies amid a few clouds dotting the landscape. Highs will top out in the 80s to near 90.
THURSDAY: Temperatures continue to ratchet up gradually – sneaking into the upper 80s and lower 90s by the afternoon hours. Humidity levels will also ratchet up slightly Thursday, introducing a chance for an isolated storm to bubble up during the afternoon hours. Any storms that flare up will likely fizzle quickly after sunset as lows drop to the middle to upper 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As high pressure begins to backtrack over the eastern US, the upper disturbance off the Carolina coast will begin to make progress offshore – opening the flow pattern to becoming more progressive again. Expect temperatures, under the ridge of high pressure, to work their way into the lower to middle 90s. As the high pressure ridge builds farther east – muggier air from the Gulf will bring back more scattered storms to the region by early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 16, 2020
Less Humid Tuesday; Warmer Days Ahead
TUESDAY: In the wake of the front, temperatures will be a touch cooler for Tuesday – but still, plenty warm as we move through mid-June. Expect highs to top out in the 80s to near 90 under mainly sunny skies. We’ll remain clear overnight as lows drop into the 60s again by early Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: High pressure will continue to hold firm near central Mississippi, keeping the weather quiet and dry through mid-week. Expect sunshine to fill the skies amid a few clouds dotting the landscape. Highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Sandwiched between an upper low off the Carolina coast and a ridge of high pressure to the north and west; our weather will, generally, remain quiet through the rest of the week. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the 90s, lows in the 60s and 70s. By the start of next week, the ridge will begin to breakdown, offering a better chance for widely scattered storms to return to the forecast.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 15, 2020
Hot, Few Storms Possible Monday
MONDAY: After a quiet, warm weekend for most, the work week will kick off with a similar feel and look. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs making their way into the upper 80s and lower 90s. A weak front will approach from the north, helping to kick off a few isolated storms by the afternoon hours. Most storms will fizzle after sunset; under mostly clear skies, we’ll drop into the 60s by early Tuesday.
TUESDAY: In the wake of the front, temperatures will be a touch cooler for Tuesday – but still, plenty warm as we move through mid-June. Expect highs to top out in the 80s to near 90 under mainly sunny skies.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Sandwiched between an upper low off the Carolina coast and a ridge of high pressure to the north and west; our weather will, generally, remain quiet through the rest of the week. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the 90s, lows in the 60s and 70s. By the weekend, the ridge will begin to breakdown, offering a better chance for widely scattered storms to return to the forecast.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 12, 2020
Quiet, Dry and Warm Weekend Ahead
FRIDAY: Rounding out the work week with more sunshine and tolerable humidity levels around central Mississippi. Expect highs to creep a little warmer - in the upper 80s through the afternoon hours; lows dropping into the middle 60s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: High pressure will continue to hold firm over the region through the latter half of the week with tolerable humidity levels for mid-June standards. Expect mainly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s into the weekend.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A weak front will slip in, allowing for temperatures to ease back a few degrees by late Monday into Tuesday. We’ll still manage highs in the middle and upper 80s Tuesday. A ridge of high pressure will move eastward through the week, ushering in warmer temperatures – getting into the lower and middle 90s by week’s end.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 11, 2020
Less Humid, Drier Days Ahead
THURSDAY: High pressure muscles into the area, bringing bountiful sunshine, seasonably dry air and seasonable temperatures. Expect highs in the middle 80s, dropping into the 60s again by early Friday morning.
FRIDAY: Rounding out the work week with more sunshine and tolerable humidity levels around central Mississippi. Expect highs to creep a little warmer - in the upper 80s through the afternoon hours; lows dropping into the middle 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will continue to hold firm over the region through the latter half of the week with tolerable humidity levels for mid-June standards. Expect mainly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 into the weekend. Rain chances will remain low or near-zero through the majority of the weekend ahead, though, a stray shower or storm may emerge again by early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx