FRIDAY: More sunshine, heat and humidity to round out the work week. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies. A stray shower or storm could be the exception of a mainly dry rule through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the middle 90s with ‘feels like’ temperatures between 103-108°. Expect mostly clear skies with lows in the 70s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: The upper ridge over the region will continue to hold, keeping temperatures above average into the weekend. Expect highs to top out in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures around 103-108°, daily. Rain chances will, generally, remain low – though, a storm or two could mix in from time to time to bring some cooling relief.
NEXT WEEK: Our upper ridge continues to break down and move farther east through the week ahead. Expect highs to be near- to slightly-above normal with highs in the lower to middle 90s. By the end of the week, the ridge will break down enough to allow for more showers and storms to develop and swing over the region.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 2020
July 17, 2020
July 16, 2020
July Steam Continues; Heat, Humidity, Storm Risk Thursday
FRIDAY: More sunshine, heat and humidity to round out the work week. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with an opportunity for a few afternoon storms to develop amid a small weakness in the upper ridge, though coverage will be lower than mid-week. Highs will top out in the middle 90s with ‘feels like’ temperatures between 105-110°.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge over the region will continue to hold, keeping temperatures above average into the weekend. Expect highs to top out in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures around 105-110, daily. Rain chances will, generally, remain low – though, a few storms could mix in from time to time to bring some cooling relief. Better chances emerge by mid-next week for storms.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 15, 2020
Summer Steam, Storm Regime Possible Wednesday
WEDNESDAY: Expect more of the same heading into your Wednesday as afternoon highs top out in the middle 90s, though humidity levels will likely put ‘feels like’ temperatures in the 103-109 range. One change from the earlier parts of the week, a better chance for scattered storms to develop amid the southerly breezes. Storms will tend to fade after sunset, per the Summer standard, as lows drop into the 70s.
THURSDAY: On the edge of the upper ridge – expect another mix of clouds and sun, heat and humidity and a few storms. Highs will top out in the 90s, feels like temperatures running 104-109. Scattered storms will be possible through the afternoon as the remnants of Wednesday’s disturbance continues to trek westward. Storms fade after sunset with lows in the 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge over the region will continue to hold, keeping temperatures above average through the week ahead. Expect highs to top out in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures around 105-110, daily. Rain chances will, generally, remain low – though, a few storms could mix in from time to time to bring some cooling relief.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 14, 2020
ALERT DAY: Summer Heat Cranks Up Another Notch
TUESDAY: July will continue bring the heat through mid-week as a ridge of high pressure continues to expand eastward. With that, expect mostly sunny skies with a stray storm or two amid highs in the middle 90s. Humidity levels may be a few notches higher Tuesday – pushing ‘feels like’ temperatures closer to 106-112.
WEDNESDAY: Expect more of the same heading into your Wednesday as afternoon highs top out in the middle 90s, though humidity levels will likely put ‘feels like’ temperatures in the 106-112 range. One change from the earlier parts of the week, a slightly better chance for scattered storms to develop amid the southerly breezes. Storms will tend to fade after sunset, per the Summer standard, as lows drop into the 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge over the region will continue to hold, keeping temperatures above average through the week ahead. Expect highs to top out in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures around 105-110, daily. Rain chances will, generally, remain low – though, a few storms could mix in from time to time to bring some cooling relief.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 13, 2020
Summer Heat, Humidity Continue This Week
MONDAY: The searing summer heat looks to continue right into the start of the new work week across central and southwest Mississippi. Expect mainly to mostly sunny skies with highs, mainly, in the middle 90s. Factoring in the humidity levels, feels like temperatures will likely top out between 100-108°. A storm or two could bubble up – but many will remain dry. We’ll stay dry and mainly clear overnight with lows in the 70s.
TUESDAY: July will continue bring the heat through mid-week as a ridge of high pressure continues to expand eastward. With that, expect mostly sunny skies with a stray storm or two amid highs in the middle 90s. Humidity levels may be a few notches higher Tuesday – pushing feels like temperatures closer to 106-112°.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upper ridge over the region will continue to hold, keeping temperatures above average through the week ahead. Expect highs to top out in the middle 90s; feels like temperatures around 105-110°, daily. Rain chances will, generally, remain low – though, a few storms could mix in from time to time to bring some cooling relief.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
July 10, 2020
ALERT: Searing Summer Heat Hits Its Stride
FRIDAY: The pesky front finally begins to fade into obscurity – though, it will still yield an opportunity for a few storms before its exit. Expect highs to top out in the lower 90s; feeling closer to 105 amid a mix of clouds and sunshine. Storms will slip southward again through the afternoon, fading by sunset.
WEEKEND PLANNER: The weekend heat and humidity combination has cause for concern as feels like temperatures could be near 110-115 degrees – prompting Saturday and Sunday to feature the ALERT DAY designation. Actual air temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s; but high soil moisture content and general summer mugginess will yield the potentially dangerous heat. A storm complex or two could make their way into the area to offer some relief from the heat; but as of now, chances are lower than recent days to see this.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain chances, overall, into next week will remain at a premium with heat will continue to bake the region. Expect highs in the lower to middle 90s; feels like temperatures will still run in the 105-110 range on a daily basis.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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ALERT: Searing Summer Heat Hits Its Stride
FRIDAY: The pesky front finally begins to fade into obscurity – though, it will still yield an opportunity for a few storms before its exit. Expect highs to top out in the lower 90s; feeling closer to 105 amid a mix of clouds and sunshine. Storms will slip southward again through the afternoon, fading by sunset.
WEEKEND PLANNER: The weekend heat and humidity combination has cause for concern as feels like temperatures could be near 110-115 degrees – prompting Saturday and Sunday to feature the ALERT DAY designation. Actual air temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s; but high soil moisture content and general summer mugginess will yield the potentially dangerous heat. A storm complex or two could make their way into the area to offer some relief from the heat; but as of now, chances are lower than recent days to see this.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain chances, overall, into next week will remain at a premium with heat will continue to bake the region. Expect highs in the lower to middle 90s; feels like temperatures will still run in the 105-110 range on a daily basis.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx
July 09, 2020
Storm Risk Fades; Sizzling Heat Cranks Up
THURSDAY: Our unsettled weather pattern looks to continue for Thursday. Expect clouds to mix with sunshine with another opportunity for storms to develop near the stalled front. This could lead to localized flooding concerns as the front sharpens up through the day. Expect highs to top out in the 80s to lower 90s. Storms fade after sunset, though a few showers or storms may linger into Friday morning.
FRIDAY: The pesky front finally begins to fade into obscurity – though, it will still yield an opportunity for scattered storms before its exit. Expect highs to top out in the lower 90s; feeling closer to 105 amid a mix of clouds and sunshine. Storms will slip southward again through the afternoon, fading by sunset.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The weekend heat and humidity combination has cause for concern as feels like temperatures could be near 110-115 degrees – prompting Saturday and Sunday to feature the ALERT DAY moniker. Actual air temperatures will be in the middle 90s; but high soil moisture content and general summer mugginess will yield the potentially dangerous heat. There are few chances for cooling relief in the form of a few storms complexes that could move into the region. Summer heat and humidity will remain high heading into next week this lower rain chances, highs in the 90s and feels like temperatures around 105-110 daily.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 07, 2020
Unsettled, Steamy Storm Regime Continues Mid-Week
TUESDAY: The nearly stationary front over the region will continue to waver over Mississippi and the Gulf States; keeping the weather unsettled for yet another day. Expect more clouds and opportunities for storms to keep temperatures in the middle 80s. With the slow-moving nature of the storms, flooding may be an issue again. Storms will tend to fade after sunset with lows in the 70s again.
WEDNESDAY: The front continues to lift farther north – but will continue to hold reign over the weather pattern through mid-week. Expect another uptick in rain chances; possibly, starting in the morning then becoming more isolated in nature by the afternoon. Highs will top out in the 80s again.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A ridge of high pressure will begin to nudge its way into the region toward the end of the week. While we won’t turn completely dry, more hours will tend to be drier by the upcoming weekend amid a ramp up in heat and humidity. Expect highs to rise from near 90 Thursday, to the middle 90s by the end of the weekend with ‘feels like’ temperatures running closer to 105-110. In addition, we’ll keep an eye to the northwest each day as storm complexes could make their way toward central Mississippi on the back side of the heat ridge, centered to our west.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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July 06, 2020
Steamy Summer Storm Risk Continues
MONDAY: Our unsettled weekend weather will likely persist into the beginning of the new work week across central Mississippi. Expect patchy areas of fog to start the morning off; some clearing, giving way to a quick ramp up in temperatures. Highs will top out in the 80s to near 90 before scattered to numerous downpours develop. Some will be sluggish moving, causing concern for localized flooding. Storms tend to fade after sunset with lows dropping into the 70s
TUESDAY: The nearly stationary front over the region will continue to waver over Mississippi and the Gulf States; keeping the weather unsettled for yet another day. Expect more clouds and opportunities for storms to keep temperatures in the middle 80s. With the slow-moving nature of the storms, flooding may be an issue again.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The sluggish moving low will finally make moves toward the east through the latter parts of the week. Rain chances will remain elevated through Wednesday and Thursday; beginning to taper by the upcoming weekend. More hours will tend to be drier by the upcoming weekend amid a ramp up in heat and humidity. Expect highs to rise from near 90 Thursday, to the middle 90s by the end of the weekend with ‘feels like’ temperatures running closer to 105-110. In addition, we’ll keep an eye to the northwest each day as storm complexes could make their way toward central Mississippi on the back side of the heat ridge, centered to our west.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx