FRIDAY: Another round of showers and storms will approach the region by early morning – some spots may kick off the day – though expect another day of variably cloudy skies and a general scattering of storms developing by the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in 80s to lower 90s, dropping to the 70s again overnight with some scattered downpours lingering into the overnight hours.
WEEKEND PLANNER: This weekend will be a ‘half and half’ one with rain chances remaining elevated and scattered Saturday – tending be a bit drier by Sunday. Saturday – expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the lower to middle 90s with another round of scattered storms at times. Sunday - in the wake of a weak front, will bring down slightly drier air, allowing for warm temperatures, in the lower 90s, and lower rain chances.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Another front will slip into the area Monday – yielding an uptick in rain chances briefly before ushering in a reinforcing push of drier air to take us into much of next week. Expect high pressure to nose south bringing highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid mostly sunny skies and lower humidity.
TROPICS: Tropical Storm Josephine will continue to trek northwestward over the next few days, strengthening a bit, before running into a strong belt of wind shear north of the Greater Antilles – likely pulling the storm apart by early next week. An area of low pressure moving off the Carolinas may have an opportunity to develop as it moves into the open waters of the Atlantic. Elsewhere in the basin, activity will be stymied a bit with wind shear and dry, dusty air through next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 2020
August 14, 2020
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August 12, 2020
Storm Chances Heightened Through Late Week
WEDNESDAY: The summery heat and humidity will continue to bake the region through mid-week – though, gradually – expect afternoon clouds to yield better chances for scattered showers and storms to develop. Storms could be heavy in nature as we still top out in in the 90s for highs; dropping into the 70s for lows.
THURSDAY: Another risk for rain and storms will develop, off and on through the day. Localized flooding could be a concern if you are caught under a slow-moving storm. Outside of that, expect a variably cloudy sky with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Factoring in the humidity, ‘feels like’ temperatures may run closer to 105°. Storms will, once again, tend to fade after sunset as lows dip into the 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The standard August pattern of daily scattered showers and storms takes hold again through the rest of the week - the summery steam will remain as well. Storms that bubble up could have heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Expect highs topping out in the lower 90s; overnight in the 70s. By the mid-portions of next week, there is an inkling of a temperature and humidity drop that could move into the region – something that will watched with great hope and anticipation by all.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 11, 2020
Typical August Pattern Hits Its Stride
TUESDAY: Yet another hot and humid day expect with highs in the middle 90s; though, contrary to recent days, the opportunity for afternoon and early evening storms may be a bit higher. If storms don’t affect you, expect a mixture of sun and clouds amid the summery heat and humidity. Storms will fade after sunset with lows in the 70s.
WEDNESDAY: The summery heat and humidity will continue to bake the region through mid-week – though, gradually – expect afternoon clouds to yield better chances for scattered showers and storms to develop. Storms could be heavy in nature as we still top out in in the 90s for highs; dropping into the 70s for lows.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The standard August pattern of daily scattered showers and storms takes hold again through the rest of the week - the summery steam will remain as well. Storms that bubble up could have heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Expect highs topping out in the lower 90s; overnight in the 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 10, 2020
Typical August Heat, Humidity This Week
MONDAY: If you were a fan of the weekend weather, expect it to carry over into the start of the new work week. Outside of a few fog patches early – mostly to partly sunny skies will prevail as high temperatures get back into the middle 90s. Tacking on the humidity levels, feels like temperatures will top out near 105. A few storms could bubble up during the afternoon – fizzling quickly after sunset as lows drop into the 70s.
TUESDAY: Yet another hot and humid day expect with highs in the middle 90s; though, contrary to recent days, the opportunity for afternoon storms may be a bit higher. If storms don’t affect you, expect a mixture of sun and clouds amid the summery heat and humidity.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The standard August pattern of daily scattered showers and storms takes hold again through the rest of the week - the summery steam will remain as well. Storms that bubble up could have heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Expect highs topping out in the lower 90s; overnight in the 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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Typical August Heat, Humidity This Week
MONDAY: If you were a fan of the weekend weather, expect it to carry over into the start of the new work week. Outside of a few fog patches early – mostly to partly sunny skies will prevail as high temperatures get back into the middle 90s. Tacking on the humidity levels, feels like temperatures will top out near 105. A few storms could bubble up during the afternoon – fizzling quickly after sunset as lows drop into the 70s.
TUESDAY: Yet another hot and humid day expect with highs in the middle 90s; though, contrary to recent days, the opportunity for afternoon storms may be a bit higher. If storms don’t affect you, expect a mixture of sun and clouds amid the summery heat and humidity.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The standard August pattern of daily scattered showers and storms takes hold again through the rest of the week - the summery steam will remain as well. Storms that bubble up could have heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Expect highs topping out in the lower 90s; overnight in the 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 07, 2020
Typical August Heat, Humidity Return
FRIDAY: Another beautiful, yet turning hotter, day in store for central Mississippi. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower to middle 90s. Thankfully, humidity levels will not be horrible - but still, feels like temperatures may crest above 100° during the afternoon hours. A stray shower can’t be ruled out, though most of region will remain dry.
WEEKEND PLANNER: High pressure will continue to hold nearby to the region through the upcoming weekend. Underneath the upper ridge, it’ll be hard to get a shower or storm to flare up on Saturday, though one or two bubble up amid highs in the middle 90s. Humidity levels will increase as the ridge shift east, bringing in a slightly better chance for a shower or storm by Sunday – though not a washout. Feels like temperatures both days will likely crest above 100-105°.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Typical August steamy weather will emerge again as the ridge slips farther east. There won’t be many triggers, outside of the daytime heating to pop showers and storms. But, with amount of moisture in play – expect a scattering of storms to be possible each afternoon with highs in the lower 90s, overnights in the middle 70s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 06, 2020
Gradually Warmer, Gradually Muggier
THURSDAY: A touch warmer as an upper ridge of pressure begins to nudge its way into the area. Expect mostly sunny skies; a stray storm risk and temperatures returning to the lower 90s by the afternoon hours; falling back to near 70° overnight.
FRIDAY: Another beautiful, yet turning hotter, day in store for central Mississippi. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower to middle 90s. Thankfully, humidity levels will not be horrible - but still, feels like temperatures may crest above 100° during the afternoon hours. A stray shower can’t be ruled out, though most of region will remain dry.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will generally hold firm over the region through the next several days. But, as the ridge begins to offer up moisture return off the Gulf of Mexico, expect, not only an increase in temperatures, but an increase in humidity as well. By the weekend, highs will manage the lower to middle 90s amid a mostly to partly sunny skies and a few pop-up downpours. Better rain chances emerge again by mid-week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 05, 2020
Tolerable Humidity Continues For Now In Early August
WEDNESDAY: Skies will remain mostly clear in the wake of the front slipping southward. Humidity level will remain in check for early August standards as highs creep into the upper 80s and lower 90s. A few pop-up showers or storms can't be ruled out, though many will remain dry and quiet. Expect another clear night as lows drop into the 60s.
THURSDAY: A touch warmer as an upper ridge of pressure begins to nudge its way into the area. Expect mostly sunny skies; a stray storm risk and temperatures returning to the lower 90s by the afternoon hours; falling back to near 70° overnight.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will generally hold firm over the region through the next several days. But, as the ridge begins to offer up moisture return off the Gulf of Mexico, expect, not only an increase in temperatures, but an increase in humidity as well. By the weekend, highs will manage the lower to middle 90s amid a mostly to partly sunny skies and a few pop-up downpours. Better rain chances emerge again by mid-week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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August 04, 2020
Seasonable Mid-Week; Steamy By Week's End
TUESDAY: Amid drier air moving into the region, expect a bright day with highs in the upper 80s to near 90°. Rain chances will remain near a minimum, though a few pop-up storms can’t be ruled out. Clear skies and calm winds overnight will allow for temperatures to drop into the 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Skies will remain mostly clear in the wake of the front slipping southward. Humidity level will remain in check for early August standards as highs creep into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Expect another clear night as lows drop into the 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will generally hold firm over the region through the week ahead, featuring highs near normal Wednesday and Thursday, trending warmer as moisture begins to return by the upcoming weekend. Rain chances will remain at a minimum through much of the next 7 days.
TROPICS: Isaías has made landfall in North Carolina late Monday night – and is now racing northward through the mid-Atlantic, quickly making it into New England by later tonight with heavy rain and gusty winds. The other wave, south/east of Isaías, still has a ‘lowered’ chance for development through mid-week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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