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Few Storms Tuesday; Heightened Severe Risk Wednesday

TUESDAY: The stalled front will begin to head back northward as warm front through the day – still yielding an opportunity for scattered showers and storms during the afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong as the warm front makes its way across the region. Temperatures will continue to creep back up into the upper 70s to lower 80s. The warm front will continue to lift over the area through the overnight period ahead, setting the stage for the potential for severe weather Wednesday.  



ALERT DAY WEDNESDAY: A potent storm system makes its way into central and southwest Mississippi – all modes of severe weather, featuring strong winds, hail and a few tornadoes will be possible. A strong southerly flow will bolster warmth (in the lower 80s) and unstable air across the region through the day. Severe weather potential will increase after lunch time, continuing through the early overnight period as the front sweeps eastward. Take the time to review your severe weather action plans in the event warnings are issued for your area. Storm risk exits after midnight, trending quieter and cooler into Thursday morning.  

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: In the wake of our severe weather maker – we'll trend quieter and cooler through the latter part of the week. Expect a mix of clouds and sun Thursday amid a breezy north flow. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 60s; in the upper 50s to lower 60s by Friday amid mostly cloudy skies. We’ll start to rebound temperatures through to near 70 by the end of the upcoming weekend. Chances for rain looks to return through next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Unsettled, Periods of Storms Through Mid-Week

MONDAY: The first of two systems due into the region this week will make progress across the state through the morning hours. A line of showers and storms will continue to move through the area through the day. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s after a warm start in the 60s. More opportunities for rain and storms will emerge as the front begins to stall to our south. Lows will be in the 60s.  


TUESDAY: The stalled front will begin to head back northward as warm front through the day – still yielding an opportunity for scattered showers and storms during the afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong as the warm front makes its way across the region. Temperatures will continue to creep back up into the upper 70s to lower 80s. The warm front will continue to lift over the area through the overnight period ahead, setting the stage for the potential for severe weather Wednesday.  

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: An ALERT DAY is in place for Wednesday as a potent storm system makes its way into central and southwest Mississippi – all modes of severe weather, featuring strong winds, hail and a few tornadoes will be possible. Timing for the system will bring the risk for severe weather higher through the afternoon and evening hours as a front slips by the region. In the wake of it, we’ll trend cooler to round out the work week with highs returning to the 60s, lows in the 40s as approach the official beginning of Spring on Saturday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
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Spring Warmth Continues; Rain Returns Early Next Week

FRIDAY: Spring warmth and breezes will continue to round out the work and school week. Morning temperatures near 60° will trend back toward the lower 80s by the afternoon hours. A few stray showers can’t be ruled out, but most will likely remain quiet and dry. Clouds will hang around overnight with lows dipping into the 50s to near 60.  


SATURDAY: Sun will mix in with clouds through the day as temperatures continue to run well above average for mid-March. Temperatures will run from the morning 50s and 60s to the 80s by afternoon. A few showers can’t be ruled out, though most, again, will remain dry. 

 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our next weather system will approach to round out the weekend. Chances for rain and storms will increase late Sunday as a front makes its way into the area. We’ll keep an eye on this feature for the potential for severe weather, but as of now, the potential remains low. Storms will tend to exit through mid-day Monday. We‘ll trend drier, but remain warm, in the 70s, for Tuesday. Our next system will move in Wednesday, sparking scattered showers and storms. Behind it, seasonably cool air will filter in to round out the week. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm, Breezy Days Continue Late Week

THURSDAY: Morning cloudiness will give way to sunnier breaks by the afternoon hours, all amid gusty warm southerly breezes through the day. Expect highs to peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s. A stray shower can't be ruled out, but most will remain dry. Skies remain variably cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s.  


FRIDAY: Spring warmth and breezes will continue to round out the work and school week. Morning temperatures near 60° will trend back toward the upper 70s and lower 80s. A few stray showers can’t be ruled out, but most will likely remain quiet and dry.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Looking ahead to the weekend, a few hit and miss showers can’t be ruled out, but most will remain dry Saturday. Chances for rain and storms will increase late Sunday as a front makes its way into the area. We’ll keep an eye on this feature for the potential for severe weather, but as of now, the potential remains low. Unsettled weather looks to remain a fixture into early next week with highs remaining in the 70s with a daily risk for rain and storms. Seasonably cool air looks to move in by late week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm, Breezy Late Week

WEDNESDAY: As a ridge of high pressure continues to build farther to the east, expect warmer, muggier air to continue to flow into the region. Highs will push their way into the upper 70s to near 80 amid a breezy southerly wind. Skies will be variably cloudy with a stray shower possible, mainly west of I-55. Lows will drop to the 50s to near 60.  



 
THURSDAY: Morning cloudiness will give way to sunnier breaks by the afternoon hours, all amid gusty warm southerly breezes through the day. Expect highs to peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s. A stray shower can't be ruled out, but most will remain dry. Skies remain variably cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: With a ridge of high pressure moving off the east coast, warm, muggier air will filter into the area through the latter parts of the week. Expect skies to be partly sunny to variably cloudy through Friday with highs pushing into the upper 70s to lower 80s. A few hit and miss showers can’t be ruled out, but most will remain dry. Chances for rain and storms will increase into Sunday as a front makes its way into the area. We’ll keep an eye on this feature for the potential for severe weather, but as of now, the potential is low. Unsettled weather looks to remain a fixture into early next week with highs remaining in the 70s with a daily risk for rain and storms. Cooler air looks to move in by late week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Trending Warmer, Muggier Through Late Week

TUESDAY: A few more clouds will begin to stream back into the skies as high pressure moves farther east through the day. A cool start will still yield a seasonably warm afternoon amid the mix of clouds and sun and a warm south breeze. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s.  


WEDNESDAY: As a ridge of high pressure continues to build farther to the east, expect warmer, muggier air to continue to flow into the region. Highs will push their way into the upper 70s to near 80 amid a breezy southerly wind. Skies will be variably cloudy with a few hit or miss showers possible. Lows will drop to the middle to upper 50s.  


EXTENDED FORECAST: With a ridge of high pressure moving off the east coast, warm, muggier air will filter into the area through the middle to latter parts of the week. Expect skies to be partly sunny to variably cloudy through Friday with highs pushing into the upper 70s to lower 80s. A few hit and miss showers can’t be ruled out, but most will remain dry. Chances for rain and storms will increase into Sunday as a front makes its way into the area. We’ll keep an eye on this feature for the potential for severe weather, but as of now, the potential is low. Unsettled weather looks to remain a fixture into early next week.  


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

Dry, Sunny and Seasonable Monday; Warmer Late Week

MONDAY: After a beautiful weekend, expect sunshine to win out again across central and southwest Mississippi to start off the new work and school week. A chilly start in the 30s will give way to highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Skies remain mostly to partly clear overnight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.


TUESDAY: A few more clouds will begin to stream back into the skies as high pressure moves farther east through the day. A cool start will still yield a seasonably warm afternoon amid the mix of clouds and sun and a warm south breeze. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: With a ridge of high pressure moving off the east coast, warm, muggier air will filter into the area through the middle to latter parts of the week. Expect skies to be partly sunny to variably cloudy Wednesday through Friday with highs pushing into the upper 70s to lower 80s. A few hit and miss showers can’t be ruled out, but most will remain dry. Chances for rain and storms will increase Saturday and Sunday as a front makes its way into the area. We’ll keep an eye on this feature for the potential for severe weather, but as of now, the potential is low.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Few Showers Friday; Sunshine, Seasonable Weekend Ahead

FRIDAY: Clouds will be more predominate in the skies through the day – leading to a chance for a few showers sneaking in along with a weak system. We’ll remain warm – after starting in the 40s, we’ll make our way into the 60s to near 70. Most of the showers will quickly exit, clouds will slowly clear overnight as well with lows in the 40s.

WEEKEND PLANNER: In the wake of our weak system – sunshine returns under another ridge of high pressure. Highs Saturday will run near-to-slightly below average, in the the lower to middle 60s - highs Sunday will near average for early March, in the middle to upper 60s. Lows both nights will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will gradually work its way off to the east into early next week, pushing highs into 70s. Sunshine Monday will fade behind some clouds Tuesday; turning partly sunny to variably cloudy by mid-late week. Rain chances will generally remain low through Wednesday. The pattern locks up a bit through late week, keeping most disturbances with rain potential to our west, before coming a bit more progressive by the weekend. Highs late week will run into the upper 70s to near 80.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warming Sunshine Thursday; Few Showers Friday

THURSDAY: A chilly start to the day will yield a seasonably mild finish with highs sneaking a few degrees above normal for this time of the year. Morning 30s will give way to 60s to lower 70s by afternoon amid mainly sunny skies. Clouds will begin sneak in overnight ahead of our next system due in Friday. Lows will fall to the upper 30s and lower 40s.

FRIDAY: Clouds will be more predominate in the skies through the day – leading to a chance for a few showers sneaking in along with a weak system. We’ll remain warm – after starting in the 40s, we’ll make our way into the middle and upper 60s. Most of the showers will quickly exit, clouds will slowly clear overnight as well.

EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will move in behind our quick moving system. Expect seasonable highs with sunshine this weekend in the 60s; 70s return through next week. Rain chances will generally remain low through Tuesday; picking up Wednesday into Thursday ahead of a front moving into the region.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

Sunshine Returns Wednesday

WEDNESDAY: The system that brought the rain to start the week will exit quickly through Wednesday morning – going from a few morning clouds and foggy banks to sunshine with highs in 60s by the afternoon hours. Skies will be clear overnight with lows in the 30s to near 40.



THURSDAY: A chilly start to the day will yield a seasonably mild finish with highs sneaking a few degrees above normal for this time of the year. Morning 30s will give way to 60s to lower 70s by afternoon amid mainly sunny skies. A few clouds will begin sneak in overnight ahead of our next system due in Friday. Lows will fall to the upper 30s and lower 40s.

EXTENDED FORECAST: Our next, quick moving, system will yield a few showers late Friday – exiting in time for a mostly dry weekend. Expect seasonable highs with sunshine this weekend in the 60s; 70s return through next week. Rain chances will generally remain low through Tuesday; picking up Wednesday into Thursday ahead of a front moving into the region.

Patrick Ellis

WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx