FRIDAY: With high pressure shifting eastward, temperatures and humidity levels will gradually move upward through Friday and heading into the upcoming weekend. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the lower to middle 80s. A rogue shower or two can’t be ruled around sunset, but most will stay dry. Lows will fall back into the muggier 60s under partly clear skies.
WEEKEND PLANNER: While clouds may be in place to start off Saturday, we’ll see sunshine breaking out for the afternoon hours, allowing for highs in the middle to upper 80s. As a front approaches the region, expect a few chances for rain and storms overnight into early Sunday. Rain coverage will come and go Sunday – but several hours will feature dry, yet variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s again.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our pattern sets up for continued warmth, early summer mugginess and occasional opportunities for showers and storms to crop, at random. The general fast west to east flow will help to keep the weather warm, muggy and a bit unsettled with variably cloudy skies, daily chances for rain and storms and highs in the 80s. Storms could turn feisty at times through mid-week if enough forcing near approaching fronts kicks up. Main risks will come from strong winds and hail potential amid heavy rain and lightning.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 2022
April 29, 2022
April 28, 2022
Summery Pattern To Emerge This Weekend, Next Week
THURSDAY: Sunshine will continue to be in high supply; though a few clouds will mix in from time to time. After a cool start, we’ll get a seasonable finish with highs rebounding into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Skies will remain mostly to partly clear as lows fall back into the 50s by early Friday.
FRIDAY: With high pressure shifting eastward, temperatures and humidity levels will gradually move upward through Friday and heading into the upcoming weekend. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the lower to middle 80s. A rogue shower or two can’t be ruled around sunset, but most will stay dry. Lows will fall back into the muggier 60s under partly clear skies.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our pattern sets up for continued warmth, early summer mugginess and occasional opportunities for showers and storms to crop, at random. A few pop-up showers and storms could be part of the story amid a mix of sun and clouds Saturday with highs in the middle to upper 80s. A front will slip southward to help to spark scattered storms Sunday with highs in the 80s. The general fast west to east flow will help to keep the weather warm, muggy and a bit unsettled with variably cloudy skies, daily chances for rain and storms and highs in the 80s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 27, 2022
Seasonable Wednesday; Summery Vibes Emerge Soon Enough
WEDNESDAY: High pressure settles over central and southwest Mississippi through mid-week. After a cool start in the 40s to near 50, we’ll rebound, amid sunshine, back into the 70s – seasonably mild for late April. Skies remain clear overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
THURSDAY: Sunshine will continue to be in high supply; though a few clouds will mix in from time to time. After a cool start, we’ll get a seasonable finish with highs rebounding into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Skies will remain mostly to partly clear as lows fall back into the 50s by early Friday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our pattern sets up for continued warmth, early summer mugginess and occasional opportunities for showers and storms to crop, at random. Expect highs to run generally in the 80s; possibly approaching 90 by Saturday amid a mix of sun and clouds. A few shower and storm chances may mix in through the weekend but – more hours than not will likely be dry. With no major features to move through the area – we'll stay stuck in this pattern through, at least, mid-next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 26, 2022
Showers, Clouds Exit Tuesday; Quiet Mid-Late Week
TUESDAY: Passing showers will start off your Tuesday as the front moves eastward through central and southwest Mississippi. Rain chances will tend to taper by mid-day, clouds will follow suit into the afternoon hours. Highs will run cooler, in the 70s. Skies become mainly clear overnight with lows falling back into the 40s to near 50.
WEDNESDAY: High pressure settles over central and southwest Mississippi through mid-week. After a cool start in the 40s to near 50, we’ll rebound, amid sunshine, back into the 70s – seasonably mild for late April. Skies remain clear overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: 80s quickly return by Thursday and Friday amid mainly to mostly sunny skies. By the weekend, widely scattered showers and storms may mix in from time to time, but we aren’t anticipating a complete washout. Highs will stay in the 80s, lows in the 60s with the highest chances of rain being on Sunday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 25, 2022
Rain, Storms To Return Early Week; Warm Spring Days Ahead
MONDAY: We’ll start the day off mostly dry – though, a front approaching central and southwest Mississippi will yield higher chances for showers and storms by the latter parts of the day. Severe weather is unlikely – though, a strong, gusty storm with small hail can’t be completely ruled out. Highs, before the storms move in, we’ll manage the lower to middle 80s. Storm chances will continue overnight as lows fall back into the 50s to near 60.
TUESDAY: Showery periods will continue to start off your Tuesday as the front sluggishly moves eastward through central and southwest Mississippi. Rain chances will tend to taper by mid-day, clouds will gradually follow suit through the afternoon hours. Highs will run cooler, in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Skies become mainly clear overnight with lows falling back into the 40s to near 50.
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure will move overhead again by the mid-latter parts of the work week – with gradually warming temperatures, yet again. Expect highs Wednesday to be in the 70s; 80s quickly return by Thursday and Friday amid mainly to mostly sunny skies. By the weekend, widely scattered showers and storms may mix in from time to time, but we aren’t anticipating a complete washout. Highs will stay in the 80s, lows in the 60s with the highest chances of rain being on Sunday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 22, 2022
Quiet, Toasty Weekend Ahead; Rain Returns Next Week
FRIDAY: A ‘lather, rinse, repeat’ forecast to round out the week from what we had on Thursday. A few patches of fog and clouds will greet some heading out the door – but giving way to sunshine with highs running up into the lower to middle 80s after a start in the 50s and 60s. We’ll bottom out in the 50s to lower 60s by early Saturday.
WEEKEND PLANNER: High pressure will hang around the region through the upcoming weekend – yielding mostly to partly sunny skies both on Saturday and Sunday. Expect rain chances to be near 0% Saturday; though, a few showers could sneak back in late Sunday. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. Humidity levels will gradually increase, leading to the chance for a few showers by Sunday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Another storm system will move across the region through to kick off the new work and school week, yielding chances for showers and storms by the afternoon and evening hours. While severe weather isn’t anticipated, we’ll keep an eye on the storms and their evolution. Rain will hang around for the start of Tuesday before clearing out – highs will go from the 80s Monday to the lower to middle 70s Tuesday. Expect a quick rebound back into the 80s with mostly to partly sunny skies through mid-late week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 21, 2022
Quiet Trend Continues Through Late Week, Into Weekend
THURSDAY: Clouds will break through the morning hours – leading to bright sunshine and warm temperatures through the day. Expect balmy breezes to continue with occasional gusts to 20-30 mph. Temperatures will get into the lower to middle 80s after starting off in the upper 50s and lower 60s early. Skies become mainly clear overnight – we'll remain mild in the upper 50s and lower 60s by early Friday.
FRIDAY: A ‘lather, rinse, repeat’ forecast to round out the week. A few patches of fog and clouds will greet some heading out the door – but giving way to sunshine with highs running up into the lower to middle 80s after a start in the 50s and 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: With high pressure beginning to scoot east of the area, sunshine will fade behind some clouds into the weekend. Highs will still run in the middle – even some upper – 80s. Humidity levels won’t spike until the late parts of the weekend with an approaching system that will kick up a chance for widely spaced showers and storms, leading into early next week. The current timing of the system looking to be centered, now, over Monday afternoon and evening. Most of the rain potential will shift out through early Tuesday – we'll fall back into the 70s for highs through mid-next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 20, 2022
Murkier Wednesday; Warming Trend to Continue Late Week
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will be a noticeable part of your Wednesday – though we’ll be able to warm up into the 70s to near 80 by the afternoon hours with some sun breaks mixing during the afternoon hours. Mild breezes will kick up through the day; gusting to 20-30 mph. A few wayward showers could mix in at times, though most will remain dry – as lows fall back into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
THURSDAY: Clouds will break through the morning hours – leading to bright sunshine and warm temperatures through the day. Expect balmy breezes to continue with occasional gusts to 20-30 mph. Temperatures will get into the lower to middle 80s after starting off in the upper 50s and lower 60s early. Skies become mainly clear overnight – we'll remain mild in the upper 50s and lower 60s by early Friday.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As high pressure moves back over the area, sunshine becomes more dominate through late week as highs rocket toward the middle – even some upper – 80s. Humidity levels won’t spike until the late parts of the weekend with an approaching system that will kick up a chance for widely spaced showers and storms, leading into early next week. The current timing of the system looking to be centered, now, over Monday afternoon and evening – a bit faster than previous thoughts. Most of the rain potential will shift out through early Tuesday – we'll fall back into the 70s for highs through mid-next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 19, 2022
Quiet Stretch Through Work Week Ahead
TUESDAY: Outside of a few passing high clouds, expect mainly sunny skies as we begin the warming process that will take us through the rest of the work week. Expect morning 40s to give way to afternoon 60s and lower 70s again. Clouds will gradually increase overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will be a noticeable part of your Wednesday – though we’ll be able to warm up into the 70s to near 80 by the afternoon hours with some sun breaks mixing during the afternoon hours. A few wayward showers could mix in late afternoon, also overnight – as lows fall back into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As high pressure moves back over the area, sunshine becomes more dominate through late week as highs rocket toward the middle – even some upper – 80s. Humidity levels won’t spike until the late parts of the weekend with an approaching system that will kick up a chance for widely spaced showers and storms, leading into early next week – more widespread chances by Tuesday that could feature a few strong storms.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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April 18, 2022
Much Quieter Post-Easter Storms; Warming Trend Ahead
MONDAY: After active parts of the Easter weekend, we’ll head into the beginning of the new week much quieter. Clouds – a few spritz and sprinkles will be possible to head out the door early, but gradually, clouds will break for more periods of sunshine through the afternoon hours. Amid cool north breezes, expect highs in the 60s to lower 70s. We’ll stay clear and quiet tonight with lows falling back into the 40s.
TUESDAY: Outside of a few passing high clouds, expect mainly sunny skies as we begin the warming process that will take us through the rest of the work week. Expect morning 40s to give way to afternoon 60s and lower 70s again. Clouds will gradually increase overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A weak front will approach the region through mid-week. This will help kick an opportunity for a few showers or storms, but most will likely get through this time dry. Wednesday will feature variably to mostly cloudy skies with highs in the middle to upper 70s. Sunshine becomes more dominate through late week as highs rocket toward the middle – even some upper – 80s. Humidity levels won’t spike until the late parts of the weekend with an approaching system that will kick up a chance for widely spaced showers and storms, leading into early next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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