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Late October Warm-Up Commences

MONDAY: Expect skies to become mostly sunny skies through mid-day with highs getting into the lower to middle 80s. Lows will drop back into the lower to middle 60s - amid a chance for patchy fog to develop once again by early Tuesday morning.


TUESDAY: Sunshine will mix some clouds through the day as high pressure continues to move farther east – flowing in moisture over the region. Expect the muggier air – amid a mainly dry rule, to make highs creep upward into middle 80s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: A stray shower or two can’t be ruled out Wednesday or Thursday as Gulf moisture continues to flow into the region. Amid that expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the middle 80s. A weak front will sweep through by Friday – offering a better chance for scattered storms and a slight cool down into the weekend – taking highs back to the upper 70s and lower 80s.

TROPICS: Tropical Storm Epsilon formed in the central Atlantic this morning - it will meander in the Atlantic, southeast of Bermuda and won’t pose a threat to the US. It has a chance to strengthen over the next few days, possibly to hurricane status by the end of the week. In the southwest Caribbean, an area of disturbed weather has a low chance of development in the next several days, but the area should be monitor over the next week or so for the possibility of development – but nothing to worry about at this point.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

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Cooler Friday; Quiet, Bright Weekend Ahead

FRIDAY: A cold front will slip through central Mississippi through the day – we'll see scattered showers along with a band of clouds through morning hours. Expect clouds to gradually to clear from northwest to southeast through the day. Temperatures will be stuck in the 60s amid a cool northwest breeze in the wake of the front. Grab a jacket if you have fair or football plans Friday night as temperatures will quickly drop off – bottoming out in the 40s by early Saturday under clear skies.  
 

WEEKEND PLANNER: After a chilly start to Saturday, expect sunshine to win out the weekend across central and southwest Mississippi. Highs will rebound nicely into the lower to middle 70s for Saturday, near 80° by Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows will be, generally, 50s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Into next week, high pressure will shift farther east, ushering Gulf moisture once again – allowing for partly cloudy skies and an opportunity for a few showers here and there. Highs will run a touch above-normal, in the lower to middle 80s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm Thursday, Cooler Friday

THURSDAY: After a cool start in the 50s, expect a lot of sunshine to take us through the day with temperatures pushing back into the lower 80s through the afternoon hours. A strong front will approach the region after sunset – pushing clouds and a few showers into the region through the evening hours.  



 
FRIDAY: A cold front will slip through central Mississippi through the day – we'll see a few showers along with a band of clouds through morning hours. Expect clouds to gradually to clear from northwest to southeast through the day. Temperatures will be stuck in the 60s amid a cool northwest breeze in the wake of the front. Grab a jacket if you have fair or football plans Friday night as temperatures will quickly drop off – bottoming out in the 40s by early Saturday under clear skies.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Heading into the weekend, expect the skies to feature sunshine and temperatures in the 70s Saturday, near 80 by Sunday. Into next week, high pressure will shift farther east, ushering Gulf moisture once again – allowing for partly cloudy skies and an opportunity for a few showers here and there. Highs will run near normal or just above-normal, in the upper 70s and lower 80s. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Seasonable Sunshine Mid-Week; Cooler By Friday

WEDNESDAY: High pressure nudges into the region through midweek bringing a chilly start in the upper 40s and lower 50s under clear skies will give way to a milder afternoon with highs rebounding into the upper 70s and lower 80s. We’ll see another night in the 50s to start off Thursday morning.  


THURSDAY: After a cool start in the 50s, expect a lot of sunshine to take us through the day with temperatures pushing back into the lower 80s through the afternoon hours. A strong front will approach the region after sunset – pushing clouds and a few showers into the region through the evening hours.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the front moves through, we’ll keep a chance for a few showers and bringing highs into the middle and upper 60s; lows in the 40s to round out the work week. The weekend will feature sunshine and highs in the 70s. By next week, high pressure will shift farther east, ushering Gulf moisture once again – allowing for partly cloudy skies and an opportunity for a few showers here and there. Highs will run near normal, in the middle and upper 70s. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Mild Mid-Week; Turning Much Cooler Late Week

TUESDAY: Expect sunny to mostly sunny skies to push temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s through the afternoon hours. Mainly clear skies and calm winds will allow for lows to fall back into the upper 40s and lower 50s overnight.
 

WEDNESDAY: High pressure nudges into the region through midweek bringing a chilly start in the upper 40s and lower 50s under clear skies will give way to a milder afternoon with highs rebounding into the upper 70s and lower 80s. We’ll see another night in the 50s to start off Thursday morning.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Thursday will feature sun and a few clouds with highs in the lower 80s, a touch above average for mid-October standards. A strong cold front is poised to move through late Thursday into early Friday – sparking a chance for a few showers and bringing highs into the middle and upper 60s; lows in the 40s to round out the work week. The weekend will feature sunshine and highs in the 70s. By next week, another front will approach the region, offering a better chance to see scattered showers and storms.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm Monday; Mild Mid-Week

MONDAY: Ahead of our next front, expect a warmer than normal day across central Mississippi. Clouds will break giving way to sunshine to push highs into the middle and upper 80s by afternoon. A cold front will sweep through the area late Monday – but should pass through mainly dry. Lows will drop into the 50s and 60s.  


TUESDAY: In the wake of the front moving through, sunshine returns quickly amid highs that will rebound to the upper 70s and lower 80s through the afternoon hours. Clear skies and calm winds will allow for lows to fall back into the upper 40s and lower 50s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Sun and a few clouds will continue to be the flavor of mid-week as temperatures run in the lower 80s, a touch above average for mid-October standard. A strong cold front is poised to move through late Thursday into early Friday – sparking a chance for a few showers and bringing highs into the middle and upper 60s; lows in the 40s to round out the work week. The weekend will feature sunshine and highs in the 70s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Blustery Showers Continue Saturday

SATURDAY: Delta’s expansive wind field continues to provide gusty breezes through the remainder of the day. Expect gusts of 30-40 mph through mid-day, back to 25-35 mph this afternoon. Occasional rain showers will continue pivot through the area amid occasional sun breaks as drier air filters in from the southwest. Temperatures will hold steady in the 70s. Clouds and a few showers continue to pinwheel over the area – near and north of I-20 overnight with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.  


SUNDAY: Clouds will gradually break for periods of sun through the afternoon hours as Delta’s broad circulation begins to move farther away. Highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s amid a chance for a morning shower or two.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A front will slip through the region early in the week – ahead of it, highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s Monday – behind the front, highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s return through mid-week. Another opportunity for scattered showers may emerge by the end of the week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

ALERT DAY: Rain, Wind Impacts Increase Later Friday Into Saturday

FRIDAY: An ALERT DAY as impacts from Delta will begin to become more noticeable by the latter part of the afternoon and evening hours as the storms continues to trek onshore after making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Highs will top out in the 80s. Bands of tropical rains, gusty breezes along with a severe weather risk will begin to move Friday evening and continue overnight as tropical storm conditions become more prevalent over the area. Power outages will be possible as winds remain elevated.  



 
DELTA’S IMPACTS: Locally, impacts from Delta will increase from southwest to northeast as the core circulation of the storm will pass nearby to the region. By the afternoon and evening hours, tropical rain bands will begin to lift northward over the area. Amid the tropical bands, expect heavy rain, gusty winds and the potential for a few spin-up tornadoes. Highest impacts will be for areas west of I-55 where rainfall totals could be between 2-6", farther east, 1-3" possible. Winds will also be strongest west of I-55, where 50-60 mph gusts will be possible at times. Farther east, 40-45 mph gusts are possible. 
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Saturday’s ALERT DAY will be for the remnants of Delta continuing to pinwheel over the region bringing rain and wind over the region through the day. Winds will begin to subside late in the day as tropical showers begin to taper off slowly. Morning showers may linger Sunday before gradually clearing into the afternoon hours with highs in the 80s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A front will slip through the region early in the week – ahead of it, highs will top out in the middle 80s Monday – behind the front, highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s return through mid-week. Another opportunity for scattered showers may emerge by the end of the week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Delta Strengthens Ahead Friday Landfall; Local Impacts Expected Late Friday, Saturday

THURSDAY: Cloudy skies will continue ahead of rain chances increasing through the latter part of the day. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. Rain will lift northward overnight before tapering off around sunrise – under mostly cloudy skies, lows will fall back into the upper 60s and lower 70s.


FRIDAY: An ALERT DAY as impacts from Delta will begin to become more noticeable by the latter part of the afternoon and evening hours as the storms continues to trek onshore after making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Highs will top out in the 70s and 80s. Bands of tropical rains, gusty breezes along with a severe weather risk will begin to move Friday evening and continue overnight as tropical storm conditions become more prevalent over the area. Power outages will be possible as winds remain elevated.

EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain, wind and severe weather impacts will continue for central and southwest Mississippi into Saturday, keeping an ALERT DAY status in place. Stay alert, vigilant and responsive to forecast changes ahead. Most indications show Delta moving away from the region by Sunday, though lingering moisture and an approaching storm system will keep opportunities for a few showers in the forecast through mid-next week.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

ALERT DAYS Issued Friday, Saturday Ahead of Impacts from Delta

WEDNESDAY: High pressure over the region will keep the weather quiet for another day as the Mississippi State Fair kicks off this evening. Expect a lot of warm October sunshine through the day. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s, a bit above normal for this time of the year. We’ll stay quiet through the day - a few more clouds will stream through the skies overnight as lows drop into the middle 60s.  
 
THURSDAY: Clouds will continue to increase across the region as bands of clouds and a few showers sneak in through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. Rain will taper overnight – under mostly cloudy skies, lows will fall back into the upper 60s and lower 70s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Locally, our forecast will be highly dependent on the ultimate track of Hurricane Delta, which is expected to make a landfall along the northern Gulf Coast by Friday evening. Interest from deep east Texas to the Mississippi Gulf Coast should remain on alert and prepared. Farther inland, rain, wind and severe weather impacts are becoming more likely for central and southwest Mississippi by Friday into Saturday. Stay alert, vigilant and responsive to forecast changes ahead. Most indications show Delta moving away from the region by Sunday, though lingering moisture and an approaching storm system will keep opportunities for rain in the forecast through mid-next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx